Discover the Area

Welcome to the San Mateo County Event Center conveniently located near Highways 101 and 92, just 10 minutes from SFO and steps from the Hillsdale Caltrain Station. Explore nearby coastal beauty, fresh local cuisine, and unique shopping. San Mateo County is easy to reach and hard to leave.

Food

Please visit: https://www.thesanfranciscopeninsula.com/food-and-drink/ for more information!

Food in San Mateo
Beer in San Mateo
Food in San Mateo
Beer in San Mateo

Shopping

San Mateo offers a wide variety of retail shops and dining. From Hillsdale Shopping Center, the largest regional shopping center in San Mateo County with over 130 stores and restaurants, to 25th Avenue, Downtown San Mateo, and El Camino Real with their smaller, more eclectic choice of shopping and dining.

Downtown San Mateo

Downtown San Mateo is a vibrant district filled with 800+ businesses, historic charm, and the Century 12 movie theater. Shop, dine, and explore unique boutiques and restaurants. Free parking after 6 PM makes visiting easy.
Learn more at www.dsma.org.

Hillsdale Shopping Center & Pinstripes

Hillsdale Shopping Center is a top Bay Area retail destination with over 100 stores, including Apple, Nordstrom, and Macy’s. Enjoy elegant surroundings, unique dining at Pinstripes, and fun with bowling, bocce, and cozy fire pits.

Learn more at hillsdale.com

Hillsdale shopping center

Park Place Plaza

This is a higher-end neighborhood center in San Mateo across Highway 101. Park Place Plaza features Whole Foods Market, Peets Coffee and Super Duper. Located at Saratoga Drive and Park Place.

Park Place

Bridgepointe Shopping Center

Bridgepointe Shopping Center is located at Mariner’s Island off Highway 92 between Highway 101 and the San Mateo Bridge. Bridgepointe Shopping Center features retail, dining, office, hotel and residential uses.

Bridgepointe

25th Avenue

Just a short drive from the Event Center, 25th Avenue in San Mateo is a bustling street lined with diverse dining options. From cozy cafés and family-owned restaurants to popular takeout spots and sweet treat shops

25th Avenue