Hiptwist Fitness
Hiptwist Fitness celebrates its grand opening on Thursday, September 17. Free to attend, just RSVP. Reformer and mat Pilates, plus infrared and red light therapy.
Take a look →Porterhouse
The Peninsula's in-house dry-aging steakhouse.
Take a look →Espetus Churrascaria
All-you-can-eat rodizio, carved tableside.
Take a look →Takahashi Market
Hawaiian and Japanese groceries, and Spam musubi worth the trip.
Take a look →Ah Sam Floral
A family florist that has bloomed in San Mateo since 1933.
Take a look →Aldo's Pizza
San Mateo's oldest pizzeria nearly closed this summer. The neighborhood is keeping it open, so go grab a pie. Read their story.
Take a look →September Nights on B Street
Live music, food, and family fun on B Street between 1st and 3rd, 6 to 8pm. Pure Ecstasy (Motown & R&B) on Sept 10, Neon Velvet (Top 40) on Sept 17, plus a kids zone.
Take a look →September Arts & Culture Fest
A free day-long downtown celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, and food, with live mural painting, cultural performances, and local artists.
Take a look →Luceti's on 25th
Old-school Italian with live jazz several nights a week.
Take a look →Pausa Bar & Cookery
Earned its 9th Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026. Scratch-made Northern-Italian pastas and an all-Italian wine list.
Take a look →New Hope Mural
A vibrant new mural by Leysar Garcia, winner of last year's Mural Madness live-painting competition, funded by the county and downtown partners.
Take a look →Y Salon Spa
Weekly happy-hour specials on services at this downtown salon.
Take a look →Taqueria La Cumbre
Downtown happy hour with drinks and Mexican plates.
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