Car rental San Francisco and San Mateo County
Beautiful beaches and amazing amenities are waiting for you in San Mateo County, San Francisco's neighboring community. Stretching from the Pacific Coast to the beaches of San Francisco Bay, San Mateo is a convenient place to visit while vacationing in the Bay Area. So whether you’re looking to relax in the sun or hit the waves for some serious surfing, San Mateo may be your perfect car rental San Francisco vacation destination.
About the County
San Mateo County is the gateway to Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. Known for its convenient location right next to San Francisco, San Mateo County provides visitors with outstanding amenities and fantastic scenery. More than 90 miles of coastline make this destination a must visit for surf stars, and who could forget about the area's outstanding shopping and cultural scene. Car rental San Francisco travelers might also be interested to note the county’s growing reputation as a culinary hotspot. This is due in part to the incredibly fresh produce that is grown in the southernmost part of the county, as well as the seafood that is caught in the Pacific. Locally produced cheese, wine and microbrew only add to the area’s appeal, and the reputation of local restaurants.
See the structures that make San Mateo County famous
Car rental San Francisco travelers will enjoy touring San Mateo County in their Super Cheap vehicle, thanks to the area's outstanding collection of well known structures. In the community of Hillsborough, car rental San Francisco travelers will find the Carolands Mansion and Crocker Mansion. In Woodside, there’s the Pulgas Water Temple and the Filoli Mansion. Other prominent structures include the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center in Menlo Park, the Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, and the Cow Palace in Daly City.
Hit the beaches of San Mateo County
San Mateo County is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches on the West Coast. Whether you're driving up for the afternoon or planning to stay for a week, chances are you’ll find yourself sunning on at least one of the following beaches (listed from the Pacific north to the Pescadero in the south).
- Thornton State Beach, Esplanade Beach, Sharp Park State Beach, Rockaway Beach, Pacifica State Beach, Gray Whale Cove State Beach, Montara State Beach, James V. Fitzgerald Marine Reserve, Mavericks, Pillar Point Harbor, El Granada Beach, Miramar Beach, Dunes Beach, Venice Beach, Francis Beach, Pelican Point Beach, Cowell Ranch Beach, Martins Beach, San Gregorio Private Beach, San Gregorio State Beach, Pomponio State Beach, The Gulch, Pescadero State Beach, Pebble Beach, Bean Hollow State Beach, Pigeon Point, Gazos Creek Access, The Fist, Ano Nuevo State Reserve
Reserve a room in San Mateo County
Car rental San Francisco travelers will find more than 15,000 hotel rooms in San Mateo County, ranging from deluxe accommodations to economical hotel rooms. Accommodations are available on the waterfront, as well as in the many towns and cities that are spread throughout the county. Unique lodging options are available in the many area bed and breakfasts, while large resorts provide car rental San Francisco travelers with every amenity imaginable. Rooms aren't always easy to come by in San Mateo County however, so be sure to call and reserve your guestroom well in advance.
For more information on San Mateo County, log onto the official site of the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.sanmateocountycvb.com. You can also contact the Bureau by telephone for more detailed information. The office number is 650-348-7600. The San Mateo County Convention and Visitor's Bureau is a full-service bureau specializing in convention site selection, official San Mateo County publications and maps, and suggestions on things to see and do in the area.
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