Warm and sunny, San Mateo County on the San Francisco Peninsula is graced with natural scenic beauty and an incredible variety of activities that would be hard to match elsewhere. San Mateo County is the location of the San Francisco International Airport and is just minutes away from downtown San Francisco. Picturesque Monterey, Yosemite and the Napa Valley wine country are just a couple of hours away. The county itself offers an unending array of activities to enjoy. On the ocean side, one can participate in a unique elephant seal or whale watching adventure, enjoy deep-sea fishing or stroll the miles of unspoiled beaches and magnificent redwoods. Golf, tennis, wind surfing and horse racing will thrill the sports lover. Historic mansions, museums, lighthouses and important landmarks of the county’s fascinating past will delight history lovers. Gorgeous natural scenery, attractions, showplace homes and colorful fields and gardens offer a feast for the eyes. All this, plus fine dining, entertainment, shopping and accommodations to fit every budget, make San Mateo County, conveniently located on the San Francisco Peninsula, its a great place to live.