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Daly City, California

Daly City is the second-most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and immediately south of San Francisco, it is named for businessman and landowner John Donald Daly.

Type CityPopulation 104,901

Why go

  • City in California, United States.

History

Daly City is the second-most populous city in San Mateo County, California, United States. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and immediately south of San Francisco, it is named for businessman and landowner John Donald Daly. Its population was 104,901 at the 2020 census. The racial makeup of Daly City was 57.3% Asian, 11.7% non-Hispanic White, and 23.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race in the 2020 census. Notably, 33.2% of Daly City is Filipino.

Airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 6.8 mi to the centre
San Francisco, CA 94128 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 42 airlines (United Airlines, Virgin America, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 104 destinations incl. Atlanta, London, Los Angeles, New York, Seoul… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 42 airlines, 104 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Oakland International Airport (OAK) 14 mi to the centre
Oakland, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 12 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines…) · direct flights to 34 destinations incl. Honolulu, Kahului, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 12 airlines, 34 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
San Carlos Airport (SQL) 17 mi to the centre
San Carlos, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) 25 mi to the centre
Palo Alto, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Half Moon Bay Airport (HAF) 12 mi to the centre
Half Moon Bay, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hayward Executive Airport (HWD) 19 mi to the centre
Hayward, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

South San Francisco Oyster Point Terminal
Ferry terminal · 5.2 mi from the centre · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Pier 48.5 (Chase Center Ferry Terminal)
Ferry terminal · 7.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Oracle Park Ferry Terminal
Ferry terminal · 8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry terminal · 8.8 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Red & White Fleet
Ferry terminal · 9.2 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Pier 41 Gate 2
Ferry terminal · 9.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Alameda Main Street - South San Francisco
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
Oakland Jack London Square - South San Francisco
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: South San Francisco => Alameda => Oakland
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: Oakland => Alameda => South San Francisco
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: Alameda => Oakland => South San Francisco
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: South San Francisco => Oakland => Alameda
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
Alameda Seaplane - San Francisco Ferry Building
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor
San Francisco Bay Ferry: San Francisco Ferry Building => Alameda Seaplane Lagoon
Ferry route · Water Emergency Transportation Authority
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Daly City, California — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 6 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: South San Francisco Oyster Point Terminal, 5.2 mi); routes include Alameda Main Street - South San Francisco, Oakland Jack London Square - South San Francisco, San Francisco Bay Ferry: South San Francisco => Alameda => Oakland.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Daly City, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135/145, 30 seats · Scheduled "hop-on" jet service from private terminals in the western US and Texas — no TSA lines.
Fractional, jet card · Cessna Citation, Embraer Phenom, Bombardier Challenger & Global · The largest private-jet operator in the world; fractional shares and the NetJets card, US and Europe.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Jet card, charter · Partner fleet · Jet cards and on-demand charter from Boston.
Jet card · Partner fleet, light to heavy · One of the first jet-card programmes; guaranteed availability on partner aircraft.