San Mateo United States
San Mateo is a Bay Area city in San Mateo County on the western shore of San Francisco Bay, roughly midway between San Francisco and San Jose. The city is served by the Caltrain commuter rail line, making it about 35 minutes from San Francisco’s Caltrain terminal and 20 minutes from San Jose Diridon station. San Mateo is a practical choice for Bay Area conferences: less congested than San Francisco with a more affordable hotel market, and a compact downtown of restaurants, cafes, and hotels around the train station and the San Mateo County Event Center. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 15 minutes north by road and is connected by the BART-SFO shuttle and the SFO AirTrain to regional transit.
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Coyote Point Recreation Area - Bayfront park with a beach, windsurfing, and the CuriOdyssey science museum, about 10 minutes from downtown.
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Hillsdale Shopping Center and its surroundings - Large regional mall with good dining options nearby.
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Japanese Tea Garden - Central Park’s small Japanese garden is a pleasant break from conference sessions.
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Day trip to San Francisco - 35 minutes by Caltrain to 4th and King station, then a short Muni or walk to Union Square, the Ferry Building, or SOMA.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 15 minutes north by road or about 30 minutes by BART to Millbrae then Caltrain to San Mateo. San Jose International Airport (SJC) is about 25 minutes south by car.
Caltrain is the main intercity rail option, connecting San Mateo to San Francisco and San Jose on a frequent schedule. The SamTrans bus network covers the wider city. Ride-sharing is widely used. Downtown San Mateo near the Caltrain station is walkable.
Bay Area weather is mild year-round. May through October is warm and sunny, with cooler fog in mornings near the coast. SaaStr Annual in May typically sees clear, pleasant weather.
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Our picks in San Mateo
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo
2000 Winward Way, San Mateo, CA 94404
Practical three-star hotel near the Foster City border with an outdoor pool and on-site restaurant, about 2.5 km from the Event Center...
Homewood Suites by Hilton San Mateo
300 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94401
Extended-stay suite hotel near downtown San Mateo and the Caltrain station with full kitchenettes and complimentary breakfast, about 3 km from the...
Hyatt Place San Mateo
1688 S Norfolk St, San Mateo, CA 94403
Modern three-star hotel with complimentary hot breakfast and spacious rooms, about 2 km from the San Mateo County Event Center - best...
San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport
1770 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
Reliable four-star Marriott near Highway 101 with an outdoor pool and full-service restaurant, about 1.5 km from the San Mateo County Event...
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