# San Mateo–Hayward Bridge, United States: what it is and when to go

> San Mateo–Hayward Bridge is a road bridge across San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, California, United States (San Mateo, California). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-mateo-hayward-bridge/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Road bridge across San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, California, United States · Architecture
- **Where:** United States
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** SFO San Francisco, 15 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 37.59491, -122.20947

## What it is and where

San Mateo–Hayward Bridge is a road bridge across San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, California, United States (San Mateo, California). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [San Mateo, California](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/san-mateo/), where this site lists 29 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 37.59491, -122.20947; the nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 15 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.594906%2C-122.209475)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.594906%2C-122.209475)

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) places in United States. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit San Mateo–Hayward Bridge is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 36 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 59 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 01 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 35 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 21 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 27 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 11 h |
| November | Possible | 9 h 56 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 25 |

In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to United States

To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the United States checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir). Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [USS Thompson](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/uss-thompson/): 1919 Clemson-class destroyer · 6.5 km
- [Alpha Acid Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/alpha-acid-brewing/): Brewery · 9.6 km
- [CuriOdyssey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/curiodyssey/): Non-profit organization in the USA · 9.7 km
- [Hiller Aviation Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hiller-aviation-museum/): Aerospace museum in San Carlos, California · 9.9 km
- [Bay Area Ridge Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bay-area-ridge-trail-04-san-francisco-and-peninsula/): Trail circling the San Francisco Bay Area · 10.0 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## More in United States: Architecture

- [Golden Gate Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/puente-golden-gate/): suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
- [Brooklyn Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/brooklyn-bridge/): bridge in New York City, crossing the East River
- [Washington Monument](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-monument/): obelisk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C
- [Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/verrazzano-narrows-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [George Washington Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-bridge/): bridge in New York City
- [Manhattan Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manhattan-bridge/): bridge in New York City

Every United States place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is San Mateo–Hayward Bridge?

It is a road bridge across San Francisco Bay in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit San Mateo–Hayward Bridge?

March to October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.

### How do you get to San Mateo–Hayward Bridge?

The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 15 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.594906%2C-122.209475) opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [USS Thompson](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/uss-thompson/), [Alpha Acid Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/alpha-acid-brewing/), [CuriOdyssey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/curiodyssey/). The rest is in [the United States guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1011332299), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q128023), CC0. More about San Mateo–Hayward Bridge on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Mateo%E2%80%93Hayward_Bridge). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

