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About San Mateo, CA

San Mateo anchors the Peninsula between San Francisco and Silicon Valley along Highway 101. Route 92 cuts through downtown, connecting the bay to Half Moon Bay's coast. SFO airport sits 15 minutes south. The city's Japanese Garden hosts authentic monthly tea ceremonies in its traditional teahouse, a 1966 gift from sister city Toyonaka, Japan.

Where is San Mateo, CA on the map?

San Mateo, CA is in United States, at 37.552, -122.312 - about 33 km west of Union City, CA.

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What is the closest airport to San Mateo, CA?

The closest airport to San Mateo, CA is San Francisco International Airport, 19 km (about 20 min by car). Other airports nearby: San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.

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