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Vacationing in San Mateo

San Mateo is located not far from San Fransisco, but it shouldn't be written off as a sleepy suburb. This lively city has numerous activities for young and old and is a perfect outdoor vacation destination. Featuring a number of beautiful parks and with easy access to the East Bay, San Mateo is great for travelers looking for a breath of fresh air without sacrificing the conveniences of city life. Travelers with children should check out Central Park, as it has a miniature railway for kids to ride. There are numerous dining and drinking options in downtown San Meteo, with restaurants offering both local and international cuisines. San Francisco is just a short journey away, perfect for a day trip. If you're looking for a bit of a challenge, it is even possible to hike to the San Francisco Bay.

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House San Mateo
Nov 11 - Nov 18
-19%
$1,076
$868 per night
House ∙ 20 guests ∙ 8 bedrooms
Vacation Home in Baywood - Aragon with Japanese Garden
5.0
Outstanding (16 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Dec 2 - Dec 9
-77%
$925
$215 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Vacation Home in Sugarloaf with Free Parking + Breath-Taking View
5.0
Outstanding (8 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Nov 11 - Nov 18
-75%
$666
$165 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Wonderful Vacation Home in Beresford Park with Indoor Fireplace
5.0
Outstanding (3 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Dec 2 - Dec 9
$313 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
House in Sugarloaf with Grill & Yard + Mountain View
4.7
Excellent (36 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Jul 6 - Jul 13
$290 per night
House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Entire Vacation Home in North Central with Grill
4.9
Outstanding (14 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Apartment San Mateo
Jun 15 - Jun 22
$107 per night
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Rental Apartment in Beresford Park with Complimentary Parking
5.0
Outstanding (5 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Mar 30 - Apr 6
$162 per night
House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Vacation Home in Shoreview + Garden View
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Feb 3 - Feb 10
$426 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Charming House in North Central
4.6
Excellent (14 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Nov 11 - Nov 18
-57%
$178
$76 per night
House ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Charming House in North Central
5.0
Outstanding (2 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Villa San Mateo
Nov 11 - Nov 18
$1,003 per night
Villa ∙ 8 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms
Villa in Beresford Park
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Apartment San Mateo
Jun 15 - Jun 22
$110 per night
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Rental Apartment in Beresford Park with Complimentary Parking
4.0
Very good (2 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Villa San Mateo
Jul 6 - Jul 13
$287 per night
Villa ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Modern Villa in North Central
5.0
Outstanding (1 rating)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Apartment San Mateo
Dec 2 - Dec 9
$201 per night
Apartment ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms
Nice Rental Apartment in North Central with Grill
4.8
Outstanding (12 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Dec 2 - Dec 9
-18%
$448
$367 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
House in Hayward Park with Grill
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House San Mateo
Nov 11 - Nov 18
-63%
$619
$229 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
House in North Central with Japanese Garden
5.0
Outstanding (2 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Budget-friendly Vacation Rentals in San Mateo

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Apartment San Mateo
Dec 2 - Dec 9
-19%
$137
$111 per night
Apartment ∙ 5 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Bright Rental Apartment in Sugarloaf
4.0
Very good (4 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Apartment San Mateo
Oct 21 - Oct 28
$214 per night
Apartment ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Apartment in Sugarloaf
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Apartment San Mateo
Jun 15 - Jun 22
$107 per night
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Rental Apartment in Beresford Park with Complimentary Parking
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Dog-Friendly Vacation Rentals

Bring Fido on your next trip and book a stay in one of these pet-friendly rentals in San Mateo!

Apartment  San Mateo
Oct 20 - Oct 27
-30%
$117
$83 per night
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Rental Apartment in Beresford Park with Complimentary Parking
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House  San Mateo
Oct 21 - Oct 28
-31%
$117
$81 per night
House ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Wonderful Vacation Home in Beresford Park with Complimentary Parking
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House  San Mateo
Jul 6 - Jul 13
$343 per night
House ∙ 8 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Vacation Home in Shoreview with Grill
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Best vacation rentals with a balcony

Looking for a home with a balcony? Check out these vacation homes in San Mateo with their own private patios and balconies.

House  San Mateo
Nov 27 - Dec 4
-56%
$1,236
$548 per night
House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms
Vacation Home in El Granada with Yard & Grill
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Condo  San Mateo
Oct 14 - Oct 21
$303 per night
Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Condo in Menlo Park with Large Balcony
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House  San Mateo
Dec 2 - Dec 9
$406 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
Beautiful Vacation Home in San Bruno with Patio
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Apartments With Balconies or Patios

Looking for a home with a balcony? Check out these vacation homes in San Mateo with their own private patios and balconies.

Apartment  San Mateo
Jan 13 - Jan 20
-27%
$151
$111 per night
Apartment ∙ 3 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Apartment in Shoreview
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
Balcony/Patio
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Apartment  San Mateo
Nov 11 - Nov 18
-34%
$143
$94 per night
Apartment ∙ 2 guests ∙ 1 bedroom
Apartment in Sugarloaf
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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House  San Mateo
Apr 13 - Apr 20
$276 per night
House ∙ 6 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms
House in North Central with Japanese Garden
4.9
Outstanding (77 ratings)
San Mateo, San Mateo County, California, United States
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Popular Rental Amenities in San Mateo

  • Pet-friendly (95)
  • WiFi (312)
  • Kitchen (205)
  • Pool (93)
  • Parking (35)
  • TV (305)
  • Washing machine (150)
  • Microwave (244)
  • Air conditioning (272)
  • No smoking (216)
  • No pets (233)
  • Grill (66)

San Mateo is a wonderful vacation destination if you want a property with a pool, as 29% of the properties there provide one. In addition, rentals with pools in San Mateo cost, on average, $237 a night. Most of the available accommodations with pools are apartment rental. Among these rentals, 38 of them are located within 2 miles of water.

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Above are the weather conditions for San Mateo. In July maximum temperatures go higher than 77°. On the contrary, the coolest month is December. The rainiest month is March while the driest month is June.

7-Day Weather Forecast in San Mateo

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Where to find the best food in San Mateo?

Where to eat in San Mateo?

San Mateo is lucky to enjoy some unusual and unique dining options for a range of budgets. For tasty, budget eats, head to Nini's Coffee Shop, a casual yet classy corner spot featuring hearty American breakfasts, lunches, and snacks in the classic dining room or outdoor patio. This unpretentious eatery serves some notorious Cajun pork chops which are well worth digging into. Or, for something more high-end, there are several fantastic Japanese restaurants to try, such as Sushi Yoshizumi and Sushi Sam's Edomata. More for special occasions than for a midweek family meal, these two fierce rivals battle it out to be the very best Japanese dining experiences in the area, and if the budget allows, make sure you book in advance!

What are the best activities for families in San Mateo?

Family-friendly fun

CuriOdyssey was built with kids in mind, and they'll absolutely adore this wildlife reserve. Over 100 species of wild animals, native to California and who wouldn't survive in the wild, are housed here. Kids will love learning about the animals and explore the interactive science exhibits. Or take a trip to San Mateo's Japanese Garden, which promises traditional Japanese design, perfect for families looking for a peaceful excursion. Expect to walk over ponds lined with cherry blossom on charming wooden bridges. One of the best things about San Mateo's Japenese Garden, especially in comparison with the one in San Francisco, is that it's free!

Families from San Mateo with small children favor Laurelwood Park above other equivalent destinations in the area. Laurelwood Park has a great playground that is perfectly suited to small kids, with little slides and sit-in swings to make sure they have great fun, safely. Fitness lovers frequent Laurelwood Park, too. A range of hiking trails cut through the park, leading toward the town's famous Sugarloaf Mountain.

Where are the unique attractions in San Mateo?

Things to do in San Mateo, CA

Holidays in San Mateo aren't suitable for a couch-potato! San Mateo promises a range of fun and invigorating outdoor activities for people of all ages. Leave your house rental behind for the day and head into the great outdoors.

Only a stone's throw away from San Mateo city center is Sawyer Camp Trail, a popular hiking route that spans 12 miles of the notorious San Andreas fault. It promises beautiful views of the Pacific coast and the gorgeous California countryside. Or, head to the auspiciously named Sugarloaf Mountain through Laurelwood Park. An extensive range of hiking trails is available which lead from this urban park to Sugarloaf Mountain. When you reach the top, you'll enjoy beautiful views of San Mateo and the Pacific coast below.

Each weekend, locals head down to Coyote Point to relax and enjoy the sunshine. Travelers will enjoy the beach that is accessible from Coyote Point. Anyone who's looking to do water sport activities like kite-surfing or wind-surfing will be happy with a visit to Coyote Point, for there are many rental services available on the beach. Aside from that, if you only want a nice time relaxing with a picnic or barbeque, Coyote Point is the perfect place to people watch, grill out, and catch up with loved ones.

What are the best events and festivals in San Mateo?

Regular events in San Mateo California

Locals love bicycle Sunday, where everyone is encouraged to leave their cars behind for the day and cycle along a closed stretch of road to the beautiful Filoli Gardens​. Each Sunday, from 9 am to 3 pm, visitors can enjoy bicycling along a stretch of Highway 82, alongside rollerskaters, skateboarders, and other cyclists.

Information about vacation rentals in San Mateo

🏡 Vacation rentals available 329 homes
💳 Possible discounts up to 52%
🌙 Nightly prices starting at $99
⭐ Popular amenities Pets allowed, Internet and Kitchen
🐾 Pet friendly homes 94 homes
🏊 Vacation rentals with pools 94 homes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nightly price for a vacation rental in San Mateo?

The price of a night's stay in San Mateo starts at $99. If you would like to stay in a apartment rental, the average price is $166 per night. A house rental San Mateo will cost $288 per night on average.

How many vacation homes are available to book in San Mateo?

There are currently 329 rentals from 5 different providers in San Mateo.

What are the most popular amenities for vacation rentals in San Mateo?

Three most popular amenities for vacation rentals in San Mateo include accommodations that have: Pets allowed, Internet, and Kitchen.

How many vacation rentals with pools are in San Mateo?

Browse 94 vacation rentals available in San Mateo.

Are dogs allowed in vacation homes in San Mateo?

Yes, there are 94 rentals in San Mateo that allow dogs and the average price is $160 per night.

What are the best months to travel to San Mateo?

July and August are typically the warmest months in San Mateo with temperatures around 77 °F. December and January in San Mateo are the coldest, with 43 °F on average.

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