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Places in San Mateo that are Wheelchair Accessible

Offering its visitors cultural attractions, scenic beauty, beautiful neighborhoods, and several other landmarks, San Mateo remains an interesting and diverse place to visit. However, one of the interesting things about San Mateo that few people know is it is also wheelchair accessible, offering ample of public transportation, including subway, bus systems, streetcars, rental vehicles, and ferries. Places that are Wheelchair Accessed Landmark Sites Physically challenged tourists and travelers can find several wheelchair-accessible San Mateo landmarks sites to choose from. For instance, they can easily visit Padre Junipero Serra Redwood Bust, a carved redwood bust of Junipero Serra in El Camino. Other remarkable tourist destinations include Menlo park, pigeon point, several restaurants, malls and streets. All these sites are wheelchair accessible, though sometimes navigating through the pedestrian traffic might become stressful. Hiking Trails Here are a few accessible hi

Things to do in San Mateo California

The city of San Mateo boasts of green landscapes, horse-racing tracks, parks, and a host of sightseeing and shopping opportunities. The city shares its name with San Mateo County, a region just south of the Silicon Valley. Here are some of the things you can do to enjoy your stay in San Mateo Parks Central Park is located in the core of San Mateo. It boasts of a Japanese Tea Garden, an array of cherry blossom trees and waterfall. Apart from this, there is a miniature train that runs across the park every day during the summer months. Coyote Point Park is another recreational area located alongside the coast along Highway 101. The highway provides mesmerizing views of the coastline, while the park features a small natural history museum and a golf course. The County of San Mateo oversees numerous county parks, such as Heritage Grove Park and Pescadero Creek Park. These parks feature swimming, hiking trails, and even horseback riding. Art and History San Mateo is know