Tourist attractions in San Mateo

The natural beauty of San Mateo County has made it one of the top destinations for leisure and business travelers. Golf courses, camping, museums, day spas, wineries and beaches ensure that there is never a dull moment when exploring this part of California. Here are some of the loved attractions of San Mateo County:

Redwood City
Redwood is located at about fourteen miles from the airport and boasts of several activities apt for a family vacation. But one of the biggest attractions of the city is wine tasting. Places such as Savvy Cellar Wines are run by coinsurer vintners to create incredible wines. The lovers of the drink can visit and indulge their taste buds in a variety of locally produces alcoholic beverages.

Burlingame
Located only a few miles from San Francisco International Airport, this little city has a lot to offer to people of all ages. The Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia attracts both old and young crowd who want to learn about the famous candy. The place displays several vintage dispensers, a lot of which are also available for purchase. Apart from this, the city also has a lot for sports lovers. There are beautiful golfing courses, GoKart Racing tracks and paintball facilities.

San Carlos
Bordered by Redwood City, San Carlos is located about thirteen miles from the international airport of San Francisco. This city is also a paradise for wine lovers. The tasting rooms of Domenico Wines remain open seven days a week, from noon to 5pm, for visitors. Domenico Wines is also extremely popular for corporate events, weddings, relaxing with friends and for social gatherings. Apart from this, the Hiller Aviation Museum and The Museum of San Carlos History offer a lot of in-depth knowledge for visitors.

Belmont:
Located between San Carlos and San Mateo, Belmont is a housing community that resides about 26,000 residents and offers a small-town feel. Visitors can enjoy local shops while spending their day here.

Foster City:
Foster City is a prosperous suburb located close to San Mateo. It is home to VISA International and the Sony headquarters. The residents of this city enjoy the element of community and the public sports facilities. Visitors can indulge in the relaxed environment and closeness of the city to the Bay Area.

Hillsborough
Visitors at Hillsborough will be amazed at the variety of mansions that give it the status as a community that resides some of the wealthiest residents of Bay Area. No condos, apartments, or townhouses can be found within the area; the skyline is dominated by large homes.

Montara
Only twenty miles from south of San Francisco, the coastal area of Montara has a mild climate year-round. The Montara State Beach is a haven for professional surfers who are eager to ride the swells during the winter months. Rare and endangered flower species such as Hickman's potentilla can also be found in Montara. Even though the community resides only 2,950 residents, Montara still remains one of the most popular destination for people looking to unwind in a more natural setting.

Colma
Colma is located near South San Francisco. It houses about 1,000 residents and comprises of eighteen cemeteries. Apart from the burial grounds, attractions comprise of the Lucky Chance Casino that specializes in traditional slots and card games.

These cities are known to have a well developed public transportation system with options such as SamTrans and BART. There are also several transit companies that boast of a fleet of yellow taxis that can take travelers from one city to another without much hassle. The yellow taxis are state-of-the-art with facilities such as GPS system and credit card machines to make life easier for the passengers.

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