Water Dog Lake Trail A nice little 1-mile hike in Belmont, CA See the map below for the best trail head we've found to access Water Dog Lake. The … [Read more...]
Pancho Villa Taqueria, San Mateo
Pancho Villa Taqueria This is now our favorite place for a burrito in San Mateo. Very informal but good burritos and Mexican (non-alcoholic) drinks. … [Read more...]
Cream Cookies & Ice Cream, San Mateo
Cream cookies and ice cream How would you like tasty ice cream sandwiched between two warm cookies. Me too though my first reaction is that "this … [Read more...]
Buckys Cocktail Lounge
Bucky's Cocktail Lounge A classic dive bar in old San Mateo just off El Camino north of Highway 92. A pleasant older crowd that is not very wild. … [Read more...]
Crystal Springs Cross Country Course
This a fantastic place to run or walk. It is in the open rolling hills in the watershed lands above Highway 280. It's accessible, trails are open … [Read more...]
El Palenque Taqueria, San Mateo CA
Locals love this little authentic taqueria in San Mateo. It's one of the best in town ... both taste and price are excellent. Mainly take out so … [Read more...]
Kingston Cafe, San Mateo CA
This hidden gem of a coffee shop has very tasty food and nice friendly service. It's way more appealing than the chains. Everything is organic and … [Read more...]
Tacos Peralta Food Truck
Cheap, delicious, quick Mexican food to go. Nasty decor :) but the beef burritos for $4 are outstanding! Open 7 days/week from 10am-8pm Mon-Sat and … [Read more...]
Crystal Springs United Methodist Church
Nice, friendly, beautiful community church located in the San Mateo Highlands, just off Highways 280 & 92. It has a surprising variety of of good … [Read more...]
Toa Yuen Chinese Restaurant
Toa Yuen Chinese Restaurant A great deal for Chinese lunch! Nothing fancy or haute cuisine but pleasant service and a lot of decent food for the … [Read more...]