San Mateo boasts a number of attractions and entertainment opportunities that rival neighboring San Francisco, creating a travel destination that puts visitors within reach of the Bay area's cultural scene while at the same time providing space to relax and enjoy a vacation or family getaway. For the kids, the Coyote Point Museum is a fun destination, and features live animals from the San Francisco and San Joaquin areas. For sports and recreation, the Poplar Creek Golf Course offers a challenging par-70 that will delight golfers, while the Ice Chalet in Bridgepoint Shopping Center provides an ice rink for figure skating, hockey and leisure skating. Several hotels in the area offer affordable accommodation and there are a host of restaurants in town that provide all manner of cuisine for patrons to enjoy. Downtown San Mateo is a tasteful blend of historical buildings and modern shops, creating a comfortable and convenient district for dining and shopping.