Best points of interest near San Mateo
28 points of interest · 28 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near San Mateo, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 28 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
The Juggler
1.5 mi away
The Juggler is a public art installation located near Belmont in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Visitors to this outdoor artwork will find a sculptural piece accessible…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#2
Wing Lam gravesite
3.3 mi away
Wing Lam gravesite is a historical burial site located near San Mateo in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Visitors to this attraction can pay respects at this significant…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#3
Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum
3.6 mi away
The Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum is located in the San Francisco Bay Area near Burlingame, California. The museum focuses on local history and heritage of the Burlingame…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Kite Surfing Windsock
3.8 mi away
Kite Surfing Windsock is an attraction located near Foster City in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. The site serves as a waypoint or landmark for kite surfing enthusiasts…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
CuriOdyssey
4.1 mi away
CuriOdyssey is a science museum and zoo in San Mateo, California containing animals and interactive science exhibits. CuriOdyssey is home to nearly 100 rescued animals, most…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
Filoli Estate
4.3 mi away
Filoli Estate is a historic site located near San Carlos in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. The property features a mansion and formal gardens open to visitors. The…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Lemos Farm
5.7 mi away
Lemos Farm is an attraction located near San Mateo in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Visitors can learn more about the farm and its offerings by visiting their website…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Millbrae Train Museum
5.7 mi away
Millbrae station is an intermodal transit station serving Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Caltrain, located in Millbrae, California. The station is the terminal station for BART…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Public Bocce Court
5.9 mi away
This public bocce court is located near Redwood City, California, offering a recreational space for the traditional Italian bowling game. The facility operates daily from 8 AM to…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
Domin Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center
6.2 mi away
The Domin Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center is located near Redwood City, California. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. and Sundays from…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
C⛰
#11
Curiosity and Discovery
6.5 mi away
Curiosity and Discovery is an art gallery located near Millbrae in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. Visitors to this gallery can explore contemporary artwork and exhibits…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
Fly & Explore: Video Arts
6.8 mi away
Fly & Explore: Video Arts is an art gallery operated by SFO Museum near Millbrae, California. Open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., the gallery features video art installations…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Coastal Arts League
7.3 mi away
Coastal Arts League is an art gallery located in the San Mateo area of California. Visitors will find exhibitions and artwork displayed throughout the facility. The gallery serves…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near San Mateo
The San Mateo area has 28 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near San Mateo
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.