Food scene
Right in the neighborhood, it's about a 5 minute walk. They have an amazing taqueria inside.
7 locals recommend
Chavez Supermarket
500 S Norfolk StRight in the neighborhood, it's about a 5 minute walk. They have an amazing taqueria inside.
This is a great breakfast spot right around the corner. Ask for the Salvadorean breakfast.
America's House
1440 Cary AveThis is a great breakfast spot right around the corner. Ask for the Salvadorean breakfast.
Another Shoreview Plaza favorite. Great for lunch or dinner, they have a lunch platter that is delicious.
7 locals recommend
Tabla Indian Restaurant
450 S Norfolk StAnother Shoreview Plaza favorite. Great for lunch or dinner, they have a lunch platter that is delicious.
Support a local cafe' in the hood. It's a little tucked away, in North Shoreview, but the atmosphere is great. Grab a sandwich or latte.
7 locals recommend
Kingston Café
19 N Kingston StSupport a local cafe' in the hood. It's a little tucked away, in North Shoreview, but the atmosphere is great. Grab a sandwich or latte.
Yummy yummy yummy! A great way to get your donut fix. Take them to go on your way to Seal Point park.
Golden Bell Donuts
1500 E 3rd AveYummy yummy yummy! A great way to get your donut fix. Take them to go on your way to Seal Point park.
A little bit of a drive compared to Chavez, but a great place to get your culinary necessities. This is a great place for discounts, but be sure to check your expiration dates.
8 locals recommend
Smart & Final Extra!
1840 S Norfolk StA little bit of a drive compared to Chavez, but a great place to get your culinary necessities. This is a great place for discounts, but be sure to check your expiration dates.
Aldo's Pizza
600 South Norfolk StreetCause it's good! A quick trip for great pizza.
San Mateo
A beautiful paved walk adjacent to the San Francisco Bay. On a clear day you can see the skylines of both San Francisco and Oakland. There's also some fun wildlife to spot, and a playground for the kids. Count how many planes perform overwater landings at SFO! Ride your bike north to Coyote Park, or south to Foster City and beyond. To get there faster on foot or bike, take the shortcut along the creek.
9 locals recommend
Seal Point Park Public Restrooms
A beautiful paved walk adjacent to the San Francisco Bay. On a clear day you can see the skylines of both San Francisco and Oakland. There's also some fun wildlife to spot, and a playground for the kids. Count how many planes perform overwater landings at SFO! Ride your bike north to Coyote Park, or south to Foster City and beyond. To get there faster on foot or bike, take the shortcut along the creek.
Head North, and then west on the Third Avenue Bridge to travel over 101 and straight to San Mateo downtown. Tons of shops, restaurants, a huge park and movie theater. Also your stop for Caltrain. This route is pedestrian and bike friendly.
3rd Avenue
3rd AvenueHead North, and then west on the Third Avenue Bridge to travel over 101 and straight to San Mateo downtown. Tons of shops, restaurants, a huge park and movie theater. Also your stop for Caltrain. This route is pedestrian and bike friendly.
Recreation
Shoreview Park
950 Ocean View AveTennis courts, a playground, and skatepark make this a fun place to be for all ages.
If you want a book but don't want to head into downtown, the Marina library off of Norfolk will certainly serve your needs. They also have a fantastic kids section.
Marina Branch - San Mateo Public Library
1530 Susan CtIf you want a book but don't want to head into downtown, the Marina library off of Norfolk will certainly serve your needs. They also have a fantastic kids section.
Another spot for tennis, open fields, playgrounds, and wait for it....a public swimming pool.
6 locals recommend
Joinville Park
2111 Kehoe AveAnother spot for tennis, open fields, playgrounds, and wait for it....a public swimming pool.
Sundries
About a 7 minute drive from the house, but definitely bikeable. A local fave. It's 100% cool, but be smart and don't leave anything of value visible in your car. Supercharge your Tesla here too.
32 locals recommend
Target
2220 Bridgepointe PkwyAbout a 7 minute drive from the house, but definitely bikeable. A local fave. It's 100% cool, but be smart and don't leave anything of value visible in your car. Supercharge your Tesla here too.
They are kind, reasonably priced, and good at what they do. They are also in walking distance.
Rose Cleaners
550 S Norfolk StThey are kind, reasonably priced, and good at what they do. They are also in walking distance.
Transportation
San Francisco International Airport
SFO is 10-15 minutes away.
A great way to travel into San Francisco or down to San Jose. Connects to BART at Millbrae. Public Parking is available. A five minute drive from the rental, or use the footbridge to walk about 20 minutes.
Downtown San Mateo Association
380 1st AveA great way to travel into San Francisco or down to San Jose. Connects to BART at Millbrae. Public Parking is available. A five minute drive from the rental, or use the footbridge to walk about 20 minutes.
City/town information
San Mateo
Sightseeing
Tons of restaurants, shops, a movie theater, produce market, a scenic Central Park and Japanese garden await
26 locals recommend
Downtown
Tons of restaurants, shops, a movie theater, produce market, a scenic Central Park and Japanese garden await