Horrible service from the security. I had an appointment booked back in August 25th (screenshot…read morebelow) and the security said I didn't have an appointment. I told him 10 times that I got the confirmation and showed him the screen shot and he still said I didn't have an appointment. So rude and inconsiderate. I told him we can wait and he said "you can wait as walk in and will be waiting till end of the day" I still got the number and got called at 1pm and successfully get my work done. I don't know why the security was being so mean to us and kept on telling us that we don't have the appointment even we have the screenshot. This only show how unprofessional the security is. I wish I had noted down his name and I'll definitely give a horrible survey with his service if I receive one.

At the parking entrance, a sign indicates that parking is not for SSO. Street parking is limited,…read moreand the nearest public parking garage is on 360 E 5th Ave (around the corner). I had an appointment and was in and out for 30 minutes. The staff is very nice and professional. I told the security guard I had an appointment when I stepped in and didn't encounter any problem.

This is a small city but it is a nice one. The downtown area is very busy and parking is crazy…read morehard. Make sure you drive around abit to find the right spot. Ice you do enjoy the stores for shopping and eating!!

Having grown up in the Peninsula my entire life, San Mateo has to be one of favorites in the 650…read more It's crazy how much the Downtown area has grown over the past couple decades! I think the thing that stands out to me most is the abundance of restaurants. In Downtown San Mateo is home to some of my favorite restaurants such as Sushi Sam's, Fire Wings, Rise Woodfire, Shabu Shabu, Espetus and much more. The diversity in food options makes the downtown a very underrated spot for foodies that people outside of the Peninsula don't know much about. Let's not forget all the beautiful and large cafes that are available to get some work done or catch up with old friends. San Mateo is also home one of the only last remaining shopping malls in the Peninsula. Hillsdale has transformed itself into a destination with an influx of entertainment and solid food options. Another area that doesn't get a ton of love is the 25th Ave street. There's a lot of hidden gem restaurants that's easy to forget they are there, but whenever I go, I'm always pleasantly surprised about the options available.

so let's be honest this was not exactly a social call. I needed to get a burial permit and this is…read morewhere I needed to go. Service was super friendly and fast and there was no line. There's not much more you can ask for when dealing with a government office. They also issue birth certificates, death certificates, and there's an animal control component here as well

In and out in about 7 minutes with my son's official birth certificate in hand. Highly efficient,…read morefriendly staff in a pretty location and building.

It's not often I need to visit this office. But when I have need to do so the staff have always…read morebeen ready to help me without any delays.

san mateo county LOP is great! Mr. Ice knows his groundwater maps! the office are amazing the…read moreatrium gives the rain forest vibe rather the boring old govt. office.

If you don't want to wait too long, go early! Similar to the DMV (although not as hectic), you wait…read morein line. Once you get inside, you're required to open your bags and empty out your pockets in front of the security guard. This is a federal building--city and state laws won't apply. No food, no drinks, no weapons. Once you get past the security guard, you walk over to a computer to check in. Make sure you have your SSN ready. Then your number prints out. Don't be alarmed with the order that the numbers are called--they won't be in order. I'm not sure if this is true, but from my experience (name change after marriage), they definitely prioritized those getting their social security benefits, which I understand. I arrived there yesterday at 08:50am as probably the 7th or 8th person in line and got out at 09:30am.

First time experiencing the SSA office and hopefully will be my last for a while…read more While everything about the process here was orderly and as expected, it was pretty somber being here. When you first arrive, the entrance is blocked by a security guard who checks your bags and anything else on your person (in my case, a folder) to ensure you're not bringing anything that is off limits. He then ushers you to the check in line where you log into a touch screen computer the purpose of why you're there as well as your SSN number. A ticket then prints from the computer that gives you your place in line. Afterwards, you take a seat in the lobby to wait for your number to be called. This is where it started to get depressing. All the seats are facing a wall with one TV monitor that displays which numbers are up. You're faced away from the windows where the interviews are happening. Even though you're not looking at the people going through their application, you can still hear every word since it's a small office and there's absolutely no noise of any kind. So I could hear all types of personal information about the people talking with the SSN reps about what was going on with their case. In addition, there were several people here that were elderly and did not speak English well. While I get that the employees here don't necessarily love their jobs, I couldn't help but feel a little angry at how the employees were treating these patrons. Borderline yelling at them and speaking to them as if they were stupid, overall it just made me feel disgusted. Like talking slowly and loudly to someone who already doesn't understand English does not suddenly make them fluent in the common tongue. The numbers are sometimes called out of order based on availability of the representatives with expertise in the reason for why you're there. I waited for the better part of an hour for my number to be called and my interview itself went by really smoothly and quickly. I was done within a matter of minutes with my receipt confirming my name change. I was glad to be able to leave and get on with the rest of my day.

I had a great experience here. All of the recruiters in the office are very helpful, and they're…read morejust cool people to talk to. Everyone there has made sure I am well prepared for what is ahead. My recruiter was SSG Oyler. He was very welcoming, and answered all of my questions honestly. Now I'm all signed up with the job I've always wanted. I highly recommend this recruiting center. Even if you're a couple cities over, it's worth the drive.

Everyone here is very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend them even if you haven't…read moreconsidered the military before. They will provide information on part-time and full-time careers

Stopped by to get a replacement SS card. I came in at 2:30pm on a Thursday and was surprised to…read morefind it packed. The wait was about an hour for me. I had my paperwork ready so once my number was called it only took 5 minutes. The lady at the counter was courteous and very efficient. The security guard was very friendly too. The parking lot is small and had about 3 empty spaces when I came in. PS - If you are like me and keep losing your social security card, get a new one soon! The lady told me they will start charging for it next year :D

The SSA representative (Sandra) was awesome. Sandra was very professional, very knowledgeable,…read moresuper helpful and had a very pleasant demeanor. The security guard there was horrible. He definitely has a Napoleon syndrome complex. I was running late and the security guard instead of advising me to slow down firmly, he started yelling at me, demeaning me, and belittled me for close to 2 minutes. In my entire life no police officer has ever been so rude and demeaning to me. He treated me like I was a criminal. Wow. I know I was wrong to run but there was no one on the street in front of me so why treat me like a criminal. I won't go to that office and I'll warn all my senior citizen friends of this Napoleon syndrome security officer. I guess he gets his jollies shouting at senior citizens. In fact, due to this experience by this irate security guard I had to see a doctor because my heart was acting up after this incident. My wife advised me that we should see a lawyer to rectify the situation.

The San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce is one of the best chambers in the local area. I am proud to…read morebelong to an organization that offers business resources, education, and valuable networking opportunities. I too am new here, and the onboarding process was easy and seamless. I appreciate all the members and leaders who welcomed my business to their community and have enjoyed their various virtual events. Even during these difficult times, this chamber has managed to stay positive and uplift the community. I look forward to my work with them in the future.

I am a new member to the San Mateo Chamber. The onboarding process was easy and I have been warmly…read morewelcomed by all three networking groups within the larger Chamber. I have been following their Business Essentials workshops and community outreach events over the past year prior to joining and have been impressed by what I've seen. The leadership team is responsive and welcoming, which is why I joined.