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The Dublin Wave Waterpark

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The Wave is a 31,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art aquatics facility anchored by a natatorium (indoor pool), outdoor Read more...
4201 Central Pkwy
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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San Mateo Japanese Garden

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The Japanese Garden, in San Mateo Central Park is one of the finest gardens in Read more...
50 E 5th Ave
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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The Giant Dipper

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The Giant Dipper is a historic wooden roller coaster located at the Santa Cruz Beach Read more...
400 Beach St
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Kennedy Park

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Kennedy Park is a large, multi-use park in Hayward, California, managed by the Hayward Area Read more...
19501 Hesperian Blvd
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Central Park

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The city purchased the Kohl Mansion property in 1922 and transformed this 16.3-acre property into Read more...
50 E 5th Ave
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Raging Waters San Jose

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Raging Waters San Jose was founded in 1985 and is Northern California’s Largest Waterpark, offering Read more...
2333 S White Rd
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10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Closed
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Closed
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10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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10:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Places to Stay Find the perfect places to stay for you and your loved ones

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Smiley’s Schooner Saloon

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Our Hotel is a great place to stay if you enjoy being in the energetic Read more...
41 Wharf Rd
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12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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12:00 pm - 12:00 am
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12:00 pm - 2:00 am
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12:00 pm - 2:00 am
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Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

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The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay is a luxury boutique hotel with spectacular views Read more...
4100 Cabrillo Hwy
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Open 24 hours
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Half Moon Bay Inn

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Right in the center of Half Moon Bay, a quaint California coastal town known for Read more...
409 Main St
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11:00 am - 6:30 pm
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11:00 am - 6:30 pm
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11:00 am - 6:30 pm
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11:00 am - 6:30 pm
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11:00 am - 6:30 pm
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11:00 am - 6:30 pm
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11:00 am - 6:30 pm
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The Inn San Francisco

Bed & Breakfast
Capturing the romantic spirit of the Victorian era, Inn San Francisco, one of the most Read more...
943 S Van Ness Ave
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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8:30 am - 10:00 pm
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8:30 am - 10:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Dolores Place

Bed & Breakfast
This delightful Victorian row house, built in the early 1900’s, is nestled at the foot Read more...
3838 25th St
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Hotel Strata

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Hotel Strata features 58 boutique style rooms and suites for relaxing, working and family stays Read more...
93 W El Camino Real
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Best San Mateo Dishes and Foods Wide variety of cuisines and local delicacies to choose from.

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Vesta

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We have always loved food and how it brings people together. The sharing of a Read more...
2022 Broadway
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Closed
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Pasta Moon

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Pasta Moon is committed to the Farm to Table concept just as it was 30 Read more...
845 Main St
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5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 2:00 pm
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5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 2:00 pm
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Dad’s Luncheonette

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Dad’s Luncheonette is a historic train caboose on scenic Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay, Read more...
225 Cabrillo Hwy S
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Closed
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Closed
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Mavericks Creperie

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At Mavericks we believe the food we consume should be fresh, nourishing, affordable, and convenient, Read more...
146 San Mateo Rd
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8:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Closed
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Fattoria E Mare

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Chef Pablo Estrada moved to San Francisco from Mexico in 1993 after being raised in Read more...
315 Main St
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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11:30 am - 9:30 pm
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10:30 am - 9:30 pm
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10:30 am - 9:00 pm
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Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen

Restaurants
A snacking menu features unusual international flavors at this brewpub with guest & house beers. Read more...
730 Main St
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11:30 am - 7:00 pm
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Closed
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Closed
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11:30 am - 7:30 pm
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11:30 am - 7:30 pm
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11:30 am - 7:30 pm
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