San Mateo, California
City in California, United States
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San Mateo is the most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It is part of the San Francisco Bay Area metropolitan region, and is located about 20 miles (32 km) south of San Francisco. San Mateo borders Burlingame to the north, Hillsborough to the west, San Francisco Bay and Foster City to the east and Belmont to the south. The population was 105,661 at the 2020 census. Some of the biggest economic drivers for the city include technology, health care and education.
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Central Park (San Mateo)
Public park in San Mateo, California, United States
0.7 mi away
Hillsdale Shopping Center
Shopping mall in California, United States
1.4 mi away
San Mateo Creek (San Francisco Bay Area)
River in California, United States
1.5 mi away
Aptana
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1.4 mi away
Peninsula Library System
Library system in California, United States
0.7 mi away
Seal Slough
Tidal canal in San Mateo County, California
1.6 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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