Things to Do near Our San Mateo Expo Hotel Near San Francisco

The Silicon Valley may be a technology leader, but we're not all business. San Mateo and the surrounding area also share California's magic blend of beautiful weather and excitement. At Best Western near San Francisco, our friendly staff will gladly help you plan a day of fun with suggested attractions, directions, tour guides and more! But if it's business that brings you here, we're also located just 3 miles from the San Mateo Expo Center and only 7 miles from SFO International Airport.

Below you'll find just a few of the many wonderful things to do in San Mateo, CA and beyond:

Attractions

Candlestick Park
This football stadium is the home of the San Francisco 49ers.

Alcatraz Island
This historic prison, accessible by ferry, is one of San Francisco's most popular tourist attractions.

Chinatown in San Francisco
Get a taste of Asian culture with restaurants, shops and architecture celebrating this vibrant culture.

Exploratorium Museum
Hands-on science museum with over 650 science, art and human perception exhibits to explore.

Fisherman's Wharf
This famous historic waterfront includes great dining, performance and attractions such as Pier 39, Maritime National Park, Ghirardelli Square and Boudin Museum & Bakery.

Golden Gate Bridge
This famous bridge is one of the most breathtaking manmade structures in the world. Visitors can ride bikes, walk or drive over the span.

Napa Valley
Food and wine connoisseurs will adore the famous wine estates of this beautiful area.

Paramount's Great America
Amusement park coasters, water rides, shows and other attractions make for a day of family fun.

Redwoods
The magnificent 2000-year-old trees of Muir Woods, some of the world's tallest, are not to be missed.

San Mateo Expo Center
Large convention and event center featuring business, entertainment and athletic events.

SBC Stadium
This classic brick baseball park is home to the San Francisco Giants.

Stanford University
Prestigious university with a beautiful campus and many wonderful attractions.

The Tech Museum of Innovation
Cosmopolitan museum with interactive exhibits focused on technology and an IMAX theater.

Shopping

Hillsdale Shopping Center
60 Hillsdale Shopping Center
(650) 345-8222

San Francisco Shopping Center
865 Market Street
(415) 495-5656

Serramonte Center
3 Serramonte Blvd.
(650) 992-8686

Stanford Shopping Center
680 Stanford Shopping Center
(650) 617-8585, (800) 772-9332

The Shops At Tanforan
1150 El Camino Real
(650) 873-2000

For more information about San Mateo businesses, please visit the Convention & Visitors Bureau. You may also find flight information at SFO International Airport.