Japanese Tea Garden, Lighthouses Add Culture to Fun in Beach Town

The hardest part about relaxing in San Mateo is deciding where to do it. The coastal town plays host to all the usual suspects: beaches, lighthouses and golf courses. But there are a few surprises, if you know where to look. Central Park may sound like your standard stroller-pushing, picnic-munching haven, but it’s so much more than that. The Japanese Tea Garden within is newly renovated and home to a granite pagoda, a teahouse, lanterns and bamboo groves. The San Mateo Arboretum is another... Read More »