Guidebook for San Mateo
Food Scene
Sushi Sam's Edomata
218 E 3rd AveQuality restaurant grade sushi at reasonable price.
Everyday Beijing Restaurant
637 S B StAuthentic northern Chinese home-made breakfast
Grill on your own + Japanese tapas + beer. Happy hour available
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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
329 S Ellsworth AveGrill on your own + Japanese tapas + beer. Happy hour available
Authentic Vietnamese food; really nice owners; Recommend the imperial Spring rolls
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Saigon City Restaurant
418 E 3rd AveAuthentic Vietnamese food; really nice owners; Recommend the imperial Spring rolls
Tacos Al Vapor
602 B E 4th AveCheap + fast + authentic Mexican food. A popular spot among the locals.
Very decent sandwich around town. Opens early at 6am. Great for a quick breakfast.
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Ike's Place
680 East 3rd AvenueVery decent sandwich around town. Opens early at 6am. Great for a quick breakfast.
ShareTea
204 2nd AveBest foam milk tea!
Ramen Dojo
805 S B StPopular ramen and long lines
Bangkok Patio Bar & Restaurant
615 E 3rd AveVery decent Thai restaurant. Try their Tom Yum soup in a pot
Essentials
Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveWhole-food grade grocery + wine
Dean's Produce
44 E 4th AveCheap and fresh fruits!
Takahashi Market
221 S Claremont StSmall family run Hawaiian themed grocery store. Recommend their spam musubi
Sightseeing
Izindiza zaseJapan
50 E 5th AveA peaceful retreat within Central Park
Good small hide + great views of the Bay
Runner/Bike/Dog friendly trails
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Seal Point
Good small hide + great views of the Bay
Runner/Bike/Dog friendly trails
Half Moon Bay
Beach!
Sawyer Camp Trail
Crystal Springs RoadGreat trail + great views
Airbnb headquarter. Ask me for a ride in the morning, and I'm happy to give you a quick tour too.
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588 Brannan St
588 Brannan StAirbnb headquarter. Ask me for a ride in the morning, and I'm happy to give you a quick tour too.
Shopping
7-Eleven
600 E 3rd Avefor the essentials
Arts & Culture
Century 12 San Mateo
320 2nd AveOne of a few movie spots around