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You might like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which gets positive reviews from our travellers: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel - 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this motel.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 499 mm.

In general, San Mateo is known for its festivals, restaurants and sports. Major attractions include Oracle Park, Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay. Get out into nature with places such as Coyote Point Park, Central Park and Sawyer Camp Trail. Cultural attractions include CuriOdyssey, Hiller Aviation Museum and Fox Theatre.

Keep this information about transit options in San Mateo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 5 mi (8.1 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is Oakland, CA (OAK-Oakland Intl.), located 12 mi (19.3 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. To see more of the area, hop on a train at San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station or Hillsdale Station.