Things to do in San Mateo County

Activities, attractions and tours

A lighthouse on a cliff by the sea during sunset.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.
A clear lake with a fountain, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.
A lighthouse on a rocky cliff by the ocean.
A beach with waves, rocks, and a sunset.

Things to do

Golden Gate Bay Cruise Service: sail around Alcatraz!

Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)

€34
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

€95
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoia Tour

San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour

€177
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
California Academy of Sciences General Admission

California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission

€42
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: 7D Ride Experience

San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39

€11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: 7D Interactive Thrill Ride at PIER 39
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

€52
per adult
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise

€108
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat

San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration

€34
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
Bridge 2 Bridge Tour: Golden Gate Bridge to Bay Bridge

San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)

€42
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
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Miramar Beach

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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Miramar Beach during your travels in Half Moon Bay?
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The Golden Gate Bridge with a clear view of the towers and cables, spanning across the water.

San Francisco

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and the ocean.

San Mateo

A suspension bridge with illuminated cables, a calm body of water, and a distant city skyline at dusk.

Daly City

A white building with a dome and arched windows, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

Belmont

A suspension bridge at sunset with city lights in the distance.

Burlingame

Brilliant sunset in local Arastradero Park. Hiking trails up and down hills lined with eucalyptus trees.

Menlo Park

A waterfront with a dock, a house, and a bridge.

Fremont

A beach with waves, people, and houses in the background.

Half Moon Bay