San Mateo County Beach, Landscape, Nature + Water sports pictures

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Admire the incredible array of blooms on display, from insect-eating plants to elaborately shaped orchids, at this well-preserved Victorian-era conservatory.

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

Visitors may get the wrong idea from the name of this attraction. It’s actually a charming landmark of days gone by in this city by the bay.

Relax on the sand, spot seabirds, fly kites and enjoy other outdoor activities at this secluded San Francisco beach.

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

Bring your camera to capture the iconic, colorfully painted, Victorian-style houses and the downtown cityscape from this well-known hilltop park.

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

Relax on the sand, spot seabirds, fly kites and enjoy other outdoor activities at this secluded San Francisco beach.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

Built for the 1939 World’s Fair, this small artificial island offers paddleboarding, dining and wine-tasting opportunities along with superb views of San Francisco. 

Streetcars rattle up and down the city famous for steep hills, hippie history and the toughest place to make a jail break.

Visitors may get the wrong idea from the name of this attraction. It’s actually a charming landmark of days gone by in this city by the bay.

Visitors may get the wrong idea from the name of this attraction. It’s actually a charming landmark of days gone by in this city by the bay.

Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.

Walk through some of the most beautiful scenery in San Francisco along Lands End’s oceanfront trail from where you can see iconic sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge.

Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot. 

This mile-long stretch of beach offers striking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands.