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Top 268 Photo Spots in San Mateo (2026)

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Crystal Springs Reservoir Overlook

Crystal Springs Reservoir Overlook

San Mateo, California, United States
Skyline Boulevard Scenic Overlook

Skyline Boulevard Scenic Overlook

19001 Skyline Boulevard, Portola Valley, California 94028, United States
Fitzgerald Marine Sanctuary Cypress Grove

Fitzgerald Marine Sanctuary Cypress Grove

200 California Avenue, Moss Beach, California 94038, United States
Skyline Boulevard Sunset Overlook

Skyline Boulevard Sunset Overlook

20777 Skyline Boulevard, La Honda, California 94020, United States
Skyline Boulevard Ridge Overlook

Skyline Boulevard Ridge Overlook

19001 Skyline Boulevard, Portola Valley, California 94028, United States
Devil's Slide Bunker

Devil's Slide Bunker

1550 Miramontes Street, Half Moon Bay, California 94019, United States
Filoli Historic House & Garden

Filoli Historic House & Garden

San Mateo, California, United States
Foster City Lagoon Bridge

Foster City Lagoon Bridge

909 Clipper Lane, Foster City, California 94404, United States
Menlo Park Exotic Car Spotting

Menlo Park Exotic Car Spotting

849 Cambridge Avenue, Menlo Park, California 94025, United States
Crystal Springs Reservoir Overlook

Crystal Springs Reservoir Overlook

125 Lessingia Court, Redwood City, California 94402, United States
AutoVino San Carlos

AutoVino San Carlos

307 Fairfield Drive, San Carlos, California 94070, United States
Cypress Tree Tunnel, Half Moon Bay

Cypress Tree Tunnel, Half Moon Bay

201 Magnolia Street, Half Moon Bay, California 94019, United States
Box HQ Redwood City

Box HQ Redwood City

415 Lathrop Street, Redwood City, California 94063, United States
Burlingame Bayfront Park

Burlingame Bayfront Park

1125 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame, California 94010, United States
Venice Beach Skatepark

Venice Beach Skatepark

1 Venice Beach Rd, Half Moon Bay, California 94019, United States
Half Moon Bay Beach

Half Moon Bay Beach

500 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, California 94019, United States
Crystal Springs Woodland

Crystal Springs Woodland

8655 San Mateo Rd, Redwood City, California 94062, United States
Devil's Slide Trail Coastal Overlook

Devil's Slide Trail Coastal Overlook

5981 Devil’S Slide Trail, Montara, California 94037, United States
Portola Valley Automotive Meet

Portola Valley Automotive Meet

815 Portola Road, Portola Valley, California 94028, United States
Moss Beach Cypress Grove

Moss Beach Cypress Grove

221 Cypress Avenue, Moss Beach, California 94038, United States
Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

19001 Skyline Boulevard, Portola Valley, California 94028, United States
Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Pigeon Point Lighthouse

210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, California 94060, United States
Filoli Historic House & Garden

Filoli Historic House & Garden

86 Cañada Road, Redwood City, California 94062, United States
Sugarloaf Mountain Park

Sugarloaf Mountain Park

San Mateo, California, United States
Skyline Boulevard Overlook

Skyline Boulevard Overlook

20547 Skyline Boulevard, Portola Valley, California 94062, United States
Martins Beach

Martins Beach

50 Martins Beach Road, Half Moon Bay, California 94019, United States
Treasure Island Skyline Overlook

Treasure Island Skyline Overlook

2499 Hillside Boulevard, Colma, California 94014, United States
Skyline Boulevard Overlook

Skyline Boulevard Overlook

20777 Skyline Boulevard, La Honda, California 94020, United States
Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35)

Skyline Boulevard (Highway 35)

12671 Skyline Boulevard, La Honda, California 94020, United States
Wavecrest Open Space Cliffs

Wavecrest Open Space Cliffs

201 Wavecrest Road, Half Moon Bay, California 94019, United States
Pigeon Point Lighthouse

Pigeon Point Lighthouse

390 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, California 94060, United States
Pillar Point Bluff

Pillar Point Bluff

300 West Point Avenue, Half Moon Bay, California 94038, United States
Linda Mar Beach

Linda Mar Beach

1003 Anza Drive, Pacifica, California 94044, United States
Pacifica State Beach

Pacifica State Beach

500 Linda Mar Boulevard, Pacifica, California 94044, United States
Filoli Historic House & Garden

Filoli Historic House & Garden

86 Cañada Road, Redwood City, California 94062, United States
Pacifica Coastal Cliffs

Pacifica Coastal Cliffs

204 Seaside Drive, Pacifica, California 94044, United States
San Carlos Industrial Backdrop

San Carlos Industrial Backdrop

340 Industrial Road, San Carlos, California 94070, United States
Pillar Point Harbor

Pillar Point Harbor

2 Pillar Point Harbor Blvd, Half Moon Bay, California, United States
Linda Mar Beach Sunset Overlook

Linda Mar Beach Sunset Overlook

219 Roberts Road, Pacifica, California 94044, United States
Pulgas Ridge Overlook

Pulgas Ridge Overlook

San Mateo, California, United States
South San Francisco City Hall Reflection Pool

South San Francisco City Hall Reflection Pool

301 Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, California 94080, United States
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

780 Departures, San Francisco, California 94128, United States
San Carlos Automotive Detail Spot

San Carlos Automotive Detail Spot

319 Fairfield Drive, San Carlos, California 94070, United States
Mori Point Coastal Trails

Mori Point Coastal Trails

1003 Anza Drive, Pacifica, California 94044, United States
SFO Plane Spotting - Adrian Road

SFO Plane Spotting - Adrian Road

1635 Adrian Road, Burlingame, California 94010, United States
Alice's Restaurant

Alice's Restaurant

112 Skylonda Drive, Woodside, California 94062, United States
Pacific Shores Center

Pacific Shores Center

1200 Seaport Boulevard, Redwood City, California 94063, United States
Crystal Springs Reservoir Overlook

Crystal Springs Reservoir Overlook

125 Lessingia Court, Redwood City, California 94402, United States

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