Location: Foster City
Top Things to do in Foster City
The 10 Best Things to Do in Foster City, United States
Foster City is a planned city located in San Mateo County, California. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 30,567. Foster City is sometimes considered to be part of Silicon Valley for its local industry and its proximity to Silicon Valley cities. Foster City is one of the nation's safest cities, with an average of one murder per decade.
Restaurants in Foster City
1. Hillbarn Theatre
Overall Ratings
5 based on 25 reviews
Hillbarn Theatre has been keeping community theatre alive since 1941 with after-school training programs for children, acting and scene study classes for youth, and full productions featuring some of the brightest adult talent in the Bay Area. Hillbarn recognizes that amateurs trained by professional actors can deliver amazing results.
Reviewed By Victorio D
The theater is small although very cozy, however the quality of the artists is very good and make you forget the size of the theater by the greatness of their performances.
My partner and I have enjoyed every show we attended at the Hillbarn Theater for the last five years.
Make sure to get tickets in advance, because of its size it fills very fast...
2. The San Mateo Japanese Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Japanese garden located in Central Park, a tranquil spot among the high rise buildings.
Reviewed By MJ B
Spot. Ahhhhh the bliss we feel when we come to this park. Our family loves coming here and we have been many times. The Koi fish, the sound of the water, the bridges, the Buddha’s and the magical flowers. There are days we just go and hang out especially on a beautiful sunny day. It’s not a huge garden but a pretty one!
3. Hiller Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By Bill H - Traverse City, Michigan
What this is not: a war bird museum like most. Hiller was a pioneer in vertical flight and much of the display is dedicated to that. The only outside static display is the nose section of an old 747. Inside there are early 1900's craft, a couple of rare cars and a few craft with a noted ownership. It seems much of their effort is to use this place to help educate youngsters about flight and it's history. For that I give it an extra point. There is a mezzanine that is only open on weekends.
4. Filoli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 381 reviews
Filoli offers unique restorative experiences for the whole family every season. From the historic home and manicured gardens to a vast estate and natural trails, come explore the beauty and tranquility of another time. Guests can visit the cafe, have a glass of wine or enjoy afternoon tea. Filoli also hosts seasonal activities, including tours of the home and grounds, art shows, education programs and special events. Conveniently located between San Francisco and San Jose, this 654-acre estate is open to the public to visit as a guest, or become a member and drop by any time.
Reviewed By obdocSanJose - San Jose, CA
We visited on a day of sunshine in a week of rain. The old mansion is interesting with many period furnishings. The gardens were not in full bloom in February so not much to see there. The daffodils & tulips were pretty. The cafe was ok for a bite to eat. The estate walk was a pleasant stroll in a wooded area. Overall was a enjoyable day but given the cost I don't plan to return.
5. San Mateo County History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By ruthiewilkins1 - Redwood City, California
This lovely museum is easy for children and their parents to enjoy. Supported by the wonderful bookstore in its basement, most people don't even know that it is there, in the center of Redwood City. Parking is nearby. The museum is usually quiet. Recommended for families with school-age children.
6. Oceanic Foot Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Kmralady - Foster City
I've tried Oceanic Spa twice now. Both times it seemed as though the massager was uninterested it what he was doing. The last time I went I actually opened my eyes for a second only to see him turned and looking in a different direction. There was a lot of activity going on which made it hard to relax. Not my favorite place for that quiet time.
7. Fly Bay Area
Overall Ratings
5 based on 62 reviews
FlyBayArea offers U-Fly SkyTours around the Bay Area in airplanes. Choose from four different SkyTours and get a chance to fly the plane with one of our professional flight instructors. Fly over San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and the Pacific Coast. A unique aerial tour for locals and visitors alike.
Reviewed By Beth B - Palo Alto, California
My family booked 2 planes for the Ultimate Air Tour. The pilots were professional and thoughtful. We had an extremely calm flight with effectively no turbulence, which was truly remarkable given the small plane and altitude. As promised, the tour provided amazing views of Palo Alto and Stanford, the Apple campus, San Jose, East Bay mountains, Oakland, SF, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate bridge, and then the coastline. It was quite a beautiful day, and the pilot was attentive to our requests and provided great explanations. It was a fabulous trip and well worth the cost!
8. Sawyer Camp Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Tree-shaded trail stretching 12 miles.
Reviewed By Timothy Y - Redwood City, California
This trail is 6 miles each way along the Crystal Springs Reservoir for a total of 12 miles round trip.
The trail is paved throughout. I normally start on the Millbrae side and park at the top of Hillcrest by the freeway entrance. When you start there, the first 1.25 miles is all downhill. Remember that on the way back! ;).
The trail is fine for adults walking, but on weekends when its much busier, watch out if your hiking or biking with kids and they don't stay on the right half of the path. You'll get cyclists racing through there from time to time and you'll have to watch out for them not to get run over or cause an accident.
The San Mateo side is pretty flat. So during a nonbusy time, great for kids to bike if they just started learning.
9. Alpha Acid Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By CaliforniaLosthiker - Redwood City, California
Stumbled upon this place while visiting WaxWing Winery in the same complex. Beers are reasonably priced and they do have a small selection of beers on tap which are very good. They have a few tables inside where you sit and enjoy your beer. You would never think a brewery would be in this office/industrial complex. We will be back and try the other beers.
Cheers
10. Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
The Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia features an example of every Pez candy dispenser sold - now over 1000 pieces. Other Classic Toys have been added to the museum. Our newest exhibit features banned toys - including the 1951 Atomic Energy Laboratory and Lawn Darts.
Reviewed By pauli B - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I went here with relatively low expectations, because come on...how much could there be to look at? But it was actually pretty cool! The man who runs the place gives a tour with your admission ticket (I think that was $4) to the museum that is very full of Pez dispensers and some other toys anyone over 30 years should remember. He gives a brief history, then is available for any questions. Even my teens enjoyed the quirkiness of the whole experience. Takes about 30-45 minutes to see everything, so it's a quick win for the everyone. Worth the side jaunt.
