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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