San Mateo, CA is a bustling city located in the Bay Area of Northern California, known for its vibrant culture and stunning vistas. It is home to a variety of attractions that appeal to people of all ages, from its historic downtown district and vibrant shopping district to its array of outdoor recreation options. San Mateo offers something for everyone and has become an increasingly popular destination for tourists in recent years. The reviews from locals and visitors alike are overwhelmingly positive, praising the town’s beauty, quality restaurants, cultural activities and welcoming atmosphere. In addition to its many attractions, San Mateo also provides plenty of amenities for those who live or work in the area such as public transportation, excellent schools, and medical facilities. All in all, San Mateo is an exciting place to explore with much to offer!
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Too many illegals, high cost of living - 10/9/2005
San Mateo is a place that is perfect in some ways, but like most places has it's negatives. I guess it depends on what's important to you. On the plus side, it is perfectly situated on the peninsula - 20 minutes south of SF, with easy access west over the hill to Half Moon Bay or east over the bridge to the East Bay. If you want to go south there are two freeways , 101 or 280 that will take you to Palo Alto, San Jose, etc. The weather is perfect almost all year. The fog gets stuck on the ridge from the Pacific and creates a natural AC effect in the summer. Gets a little windy sometimes. Traffic is bearable if you know where and when to drive, although the population is very dense due to the geography. Very mixed, ethnically, with huge numbers of illegals from Mexico. They line the 3rd Ave. corridor throughout the week waiting for work - very big blight on this beautiful community. Liberals, who run this area, probably love the "diversity", but to most locals it has to be an
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We are thinking of moving to San Mateo. - 8/26/2005
Any pluses and minuses you can tell us about? Kind of nervous. Moving up from the San Fernando Valley, the smog and heat finally broke us down, just that moving somewhere new is kind of scary. How are the schools, traffic, life in general? Any input will be very welcome. Take care,
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