San Mateo County Family Hotels

If being by the water is a major draw, Miramar Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from central Half Moon Bay. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Naples Beach, Vallejo Beach, and Roosevelt Beach, all 3 within a short walk.

If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Half Moon Bay State Beach, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Half Moon Bay. Catch the sunset by the shore at Poplar Beach, just a short walk away.

San Mateo County Event Center is worth a pic or two when discovering South San Mateo. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.

Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Pacifica State Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from central Pacifica. Catch the sunset by the shore at Rockaway Beach, just a short walk away.

If seeing the sights is on your list of things to do, head to Filoli – just one of the landmarks located 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from central Redwood City. Hotels.com travellers also say the area is full of friendly people and that it has lots of nice beaches.

Facebook Campus is worth a visit, located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from central Menlo Park.

If you'd like to get a taste of Atherton student life, check out Menlo College in West Atherton.

You can catch an event at Cow Palace, located 3.3 mi (5.2 km) from central Daly City. Let yourself be amazed at the museums and art galleries in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Cow Palace is cool, you might also like Chase Center and Kezar Stadium, both located nearby.