Guidebook for San Mateo/Hillsborough/Burlingame
Parks & Nature
Crystal Springs Reservoir
2 minutes away. Great walking train and nature views.
Vista Park
1030 Vista Rd5 minute drive. Great for kids. Soccer field and playground
Dunes Beach
15 minutes away. Beautiful coastline.
Sawyer Camp Trail
Crystal Springs RoadViews of the mountains.
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
10 Old Stage Coach RdGreat hiking and views
San Francisco Bay Trail
San Francisco Bay TrailBay Views.
Getting Around
BART station. Goes into Downtown San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Fremont, etc.
81 locals recommend
Millbrae station
100 California Dr BART station. Goes into Downtown San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland, Fremont, etc.
San Mateo station
385 1st AveCal Train Station. Connects to BART transit system in Millbrae.
Entertainment & Activities
San Mateo County Event Center
1346 Saratoga DrCentury 12 San Mateo
320 2nd Ave
Oracle Park
24 Willie Mays PlazaAvaya Stadium
1123 Coleman AveDrinks & Nightlife
Downtown
Great fish and chips. Dueling pianos upstairs and karaoke on main floor. Bit of a dive but love it.
8 locals recommend
The Swingin' Door
106 E 25th AveGreat fish and chips. Dueling pianos upstairs and karaoke on main floor. Bit of a dive but love it.
Vinyl Room
221 Park RdMusic and mingling
Fieldwork Brewing Company
1160 Sixth StBeer lovers delight.
Shopping
Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame AvenueNumerous shops and restaurants, including Cheesecake Factory, H&M, Forever 21, Nordstrom's, California Pizza Kitchen, Andersen Bakery, Boudin Bakery, etc.
150 locals recommend
Hillsdale Shopping Center
60 31st Ave Numerous shops and restaurants, including Cheesecake Factory, H&M, Forever 21, Nordstrom's, California Pizza Kitchen, Andersen Bakery, Boudin Bakery, etc.
4 minute drive from home. Open 24 hours. Groceries, liquor, deli, drugstore, flowers, meat/seafood, necessities.
13 locals recommend
Safeway
100 De Anza Blvd4 minute drive from home. Open 24 hours. Groceries, liquor, deli, drugstore, flowers, meat/seafood, necessities.
Food Scene
Flights Restaurant Burlingame
1100 Burlingame AveCopenhagen Bakery & Cafe
1216 Burlingame AveLily's Crêperie
108 De Anza BlvdStarbucks
111 De Anza Blvd Closest coffee. 4 min away. Next to Safeway grocery store(open24 hours)
Pacific Catch
1200 9th AveHong Kong Flower Lounge Restaurant 香滿樓
51 E Millbrae AveFamous Chinese restaurant with dim sum
Neal's Coffee Shop
114 De Anza Blvd Good diner for breakfast and lunch. 4 min drive.
Curry Up Now
129 S B StIndian street food and full bar.
Mingalaba Restaurant
1213 Burlingame Ave
RASA
209 Park RdMichelin rated Indian food.
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StTop rated pizza and pasta. Outdoor seating.
Shalizaar
300 El Camino RealExcellent Persian food.
Essentials
Open 24 hours. 4 minute drive from unit. In strip mall with drug store, bank, chinese restaurant, diner, pizza place, bakery and Starbucks
13 locals recommend
Safeway
100 De Anza BlvdOpen 24 hours. 4 minute drive from unit. In strip mall with drug store, bank, chinese restaurant, diner, pizza place, bakery and Starbucks
Lucky
45 Murchison Dr24 hours