San Mateo Through Time

San Mateo, located on the San Francisco Peninsula, has evolved from a small settlement to a bustling tech hub.

San Mateo is situated on the San Francisco Peninsula, just 15 miles south from San Francisco. It was named by the De Anza exploration party when they set up camp along the banks of a small creek, now along Arroyo Court, in spring 1776. It is unknown why the Catholic De Anza expedition chose “San Mateo,” as the recognized Catholic Feast Day for St. Matthew is actually in September. M...