Living
If you call San Mateo home, or are thinking about it, this section is for you! From local government information to performance venues and relaxing walks to exciting adventures San Mateo provides residents with a high quality of life at any age.
If you are curious about San Mateo, check out the Community Guide. If you are looking for some fun, head over to the Events Calendar or the Things To Do pages.
Event Calendar
Check upcoming events in and around San Mateo
Community Guide
This guide links you to the San Mateo City’s resources to thrive locally away from big city life in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Palo Alto, or San Jose.
Parks, Pools, & Community Centers
The City manages 200 acres of green spaces including 6 community centers with 2 pool areas. Explore the activities that San Mateans enjoys the most.
Performance Venues
From the San Mateo Event Center to high school performing arts centers San Mateo has a variety public and private places to host events.
Downtown San Mateo
Downtown San Mateo is full of history and features central park a relaxing place for residents and tourists to gather.
Shopping
San Mateo provides several shopping options from the Hillsdale Mall to smaller shopping centers.
Things to Do and See
San Mateo provides new and long-time residents a strategic location. See what types of things there are to do in San Mateo.
Restaurant Guide
Elegant, modern, romantic, organic, fusion or purist choose a favorite cuisine.