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  • 9.3

    Sawyer Camp Trail

    Hiking Trail Crystal Springs Rd San Mateo, CA

    People also say (35 tips):

    • Caroline D.
      Caroline Deng: "Beautiful paved trail that is perfect for bikers, joggers, and pedestrians. Make sure to reach the bridge that takes you across the reservoir. Has a lot of shade after the first stretch!"
  • People also say (23 tips):

    • Chris R.
      Chris Rae: "Awesome home made Cannoli's and Home made Spumoni"
  • 9.0

    Cuban Kitchen

    Cuban Restaurant 3799 S El Camino Real San Mateo, CA

    People also say (11 tips):

    • pɹoɟuɐs@
      pɹoɟuɐs@: "Amazing rope vieja and pork. Plantanos were soft. Not too keen on the cortadito but great mint limeade"
  • 9.0

    Dean's Produce

    Market 44 E 4th Ave San Mateo, CA

    People also say (7 tips):

    • Iuliia S
      Iuliia S: "nice store with good food selection. you can find some russian food here (like buckwheat/grechka). love greek and turkish food also"
  • 8.8

    CuriOdyssey

    Science Museum 1651 Coyote Point Dr San Mateo, CA

    People also say (17 tips):

    • Ian C.
      Ian Cruickshanks: "Fun place to visit with small kids. Perfect for 1.5hrs of fun."
  • 9.0

    Apple Fritter

    Breakfast Spot 1901 S Norfolk St San Mateo, CA

    People also say (42 tips):

    • Meah B.
      Meah B: "One of the best breakfast joints in San Mateo. The Hippie Hash is my 'go to' for a nice kick first thing in the morning...or early afternoon if you wake around then on weekends like me."

People are talking about these places in San Mateo:

  • 9.0

    San Mateo Main Library

    Library 55 W 3rd Ave San Mateo, CA

    People also say (18 tips):

    • Brian N.
      Brian Nguyen: "this is a really nice library. highlights include free parking, easy-to-use self-checkout kiosks everywhere, and a drive-thru book drop."
    • Bruno W.
      Bruno Wu: "Beautiful library. Open airy spaces. Modern architecture. Tall ceilings. Cafe on third floor with outdoor patio space. Just nice."
  • 9.0

    Central Park

    Park 50 E 5th Ave San Mateo, CA

    People also say (25 tips):

    • Kyle E.
      Kyle Else realtor®: "Central Park is San Mateo's signature park. The Japanese Tea Garden is one of the finest in CA & was designed by Nagao Sakurai. Make sure to visit in late winter or early spring; Cherry blossoms bloom"
    • Michael A.
      Michael Alba: "Contemplate the simplicity of life in the Japanese garden, stop to smell the roses in the rose garden, play sports in the Green, run around on the little preschool playground or kids playground."
  • 9.0

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery Store 1820-22 S Grant Street San Mateo, CA

    People also say (15 tips):

    • Allison D.
      Allison Dollard: "Easy parking and nice staff! One of the better trader joes! Plus it's really spread out"
    • Lani C.
      Lani Chin: "Very convenient, close to Hwy 92, but store is smaller than Westlake and Stonestown."

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