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San Mateo County is located in the state of California. Its name is Spanish for St. Matthew County. Its location is close to the San Francisco Bay Area and this particular county covers the majority of the San Francisco Peninsula and is north of Santa Clara County.
The county has marine transport with deepwater ports, public transportation with the SamsTRan, local bus, and the Caltrain, a commuter rail system. The BART system also serves the international airport and the northern part of the county.
San Mateo County has quite a few accomplishments under its belt. The county is one of the 20 most affluent counties in the entire US. It received this prestigious honor because it has steady and growing personal, per capita, and household income. The median household income here is a staggering 69,819. Family income was even higher with numbers that exceed 78,000. Per capita was just over 39,000 and the poverty level was 8.5 percent for the county.
San Mateo is an ideal spot for nature lovers too. The county has various habitats that include marine, oak, coastal scrub and redwood forest. Wildlife is also quite abundant in the county. There are even endangered species like the San Bruno elfin butterfly that call San Mateo home. Endangered species of flowers even exist here. The San Mateo Woolly Sunflower is one example.
The county is quite recognizable with various structures around the cities in San Mateo. The Coyote Point Museum is located in San Mateo and the Crocker Mansion is in Hillsborough. The Pulgas Water Temple is also a great place to visit as well as the San Francisco International Airport and the Kohl Mansion in Burlingame. These are perfect weekend getaways for the entire family.
The outdoor lover in you will be a happy camper with a vacation or home in San Mateo County. There are several county trails for you and your family to walk and run on. Some of them are Alpine, Crystal Springs, Sand Hill, and Sweeney Ridge. There are various state and county parks to visit too. Take the family for a picnic at Quarry Park, the San Mateo Fishing Pier, or Crystal Springs.
If you like warm sun and sand then San Mateo should be on your vacation must see list. There are various state beaches that will give you sun and fun in no time. Try Half Moon Bay State Beach that includes Venice Beach or visit Pebble Beach.
Students that attend classes at the local San Mateo schools have a chance a lifetime for a unique education experience. There is the San Mateo Outdoor Education institution located in La Honda. The residential school teaches ecology and all of its aspects with trips to explore various habitats. Students will get a chance to get hands on experience with forests, ponds, gardens, tide pools, wetlands, and sandy shores. The Banana Slug String Band provides the songs for the school’s use.
San Mateo County is a teaching county wrapped up in beauty and history.
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