San Mateo County Coastal, Peaceful + People pictures

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Drive, bike or walk across the state-of-the-art bridge that connects San Francisco to Oakland and the East Bay beyond.

This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day. 

Visitors may get the wrong idea from the name of this attraction. It’s actually a charming landmark of days gone by in this city by the bay.

This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

This mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

Relax on the sand, spot seabirds, fly kites and enjoy other outdoor activities at this secluded San Francisco beach.

Discover the man behind Mickey Mouse at this interactive museum located in the heart of San Francisco’s Presidio neighborhood. 

This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

Admire the incredible array of blooms on display, from insect-eating plants to elaborately shaped orchids, at this well-preserved Victorian-era conservatory.

This mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard. 

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

A city made for love, not walking – San Francisco is known for its great counter-cultural history and incredibly steep hills.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

The oldest public Japanese garden in the United States is a place of peace and beauty nestled in Golden Gate Park.

Go boating on Golden Gate Park’s largest lake. The placid body of water is the home of turtles, ducks and during winter, Canadian geese.  

This mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.