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Happy Hollow Park Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Attractions
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo is a place for the young and the young at Read more...
748 Story Rd
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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San Mateo Farmers’ Market

Shopping
Farmers’ market featuring vendors with seasonal fruits & vegetables, plus artisanal goods. The College of Read more...
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
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9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Closed
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Sawyer Camp Trail

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Sawyer Camp Trail is a popular 6-mile trail located in the San Andreas Fault rift Read more...
950 CA-35
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8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Doggie Adventures – Off Leash Beach Hikes & Boarding

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All day OFF LEASH beach hikes and the best Doggie Daycare – your pooch will Read more...
A9
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8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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The Dublin Wave Waterpark

Attractions
The Wave is a 31,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art aquatics facility anchored by a natatorium (indoor pool), outdoor Read more...
4201 Central Pkwy
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Dad’s Luncheonette

Restaurants
Dad’s Luncheonette is a historic train caboose on scenic Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, Read more...
225 Cabrillo Hwy S
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Places to Stay Find the perfect places to stay for you and your loved ones

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Oceano Hotel & Spa Half Moon Bay

Hotels
Offering the premier resort experience, The Oceano Hotel & Spa showcases the natural beauty of Read more...
280 Capistrano Rd
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Open 24 hours
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Cowper Inn

Bed & Breakfast
The Cowper Inn is a historic turn-of-the-century Victorian home in the city of Palo Alto. Read more...
705 Cowper St
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San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport

Hotels
Pool and restaurant are OPEN! Stay at a modern San Francisco Airport hotel located just Read more...
1770 S Amphlett Blvd
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Open 24 hours
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West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Hotels
Situated on a bluff across from Cowell’s Beach and the famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Read more...
174 W Cliff Dr
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Smiley’s Schooner Saloon

Bed & Breakfast
Our Hotel is a great place to stay if you enjoy being in the energetic Read more...
41 Wharf Rd
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12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 12:00 am
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12:00 pm - 2:00 am
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12:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Half Moon Bay Lodge

Hotels
Located on the coast, just 30 minutes south of San Francisco, Half Moon Bay Lodge Read more...
2400 Cabrillo Hwy S
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Open 24 hours
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Best San Mateo Dishes and Foods Wide variety of cuisines and local delicacies to choose from.

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Redwood Grill

Restaurants
Airy, rustic-industrial stop serving comfort-food staples such as burgers, plus craft beer & wine. Read more...
356 Woodside Plz
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Closed
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Delizie Cucina & Vino

Restaurants
“Delizie”, meaning delicious, is an enthusiastic endeavor to preserve sacred family traditions and bring delight Read more...
1107 San Carlos Ave
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Hayashi Sushi

Restaurants
Hayashi Sushi is a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant. We offer fresh ingredients and delicious tastes Read more...
80 CA-1
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Closed
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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La Fonda

Restaurants
On the first of May 2015 the dream begins. Luis and Alfredo Santos (Los Carnalitos) Read more...
820 Veterans Blvd STE C
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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10:00 am - 10:00 pm
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Closed
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Aroma House

Restaurants
Aroma House Restaurant, delivers the most high-grade Indian cuisine. Aroma House Restaurant offers both vegetarian Read more...
3215 Oak Knoll Dr C
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4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 2:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 2:30 pm
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4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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Vesta

Restaurants
We have always loved food and how it brings people together. The sharing of a Read more...
2022 Broadway
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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