Location: Burlingame
Top Things to do in Burlingame
Top 10 Things to do in Burlingame, United States
Burlingame /ˈbɜːrlɪŋɡeɪm/ is a city in San Mateo County, California. It is located on the San Francisco Peninsula and has a significant shoreline on San Francisco Bay. The city is named after diplomat Anson Burlingame and is often referred to as the City of Trees due to its numerous eucalyptus groves. Burlingame is known for its high residential quality of life with a walkable downtown area and excellent public school system. In August, 2017, the median home value in Burlingame was $2.05M. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, Burlingame had a population of 28,806.
Restaurants in Burlingame
1. 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!
2. Shorebird Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By mizaika - Burlingame, California
nice promenade along the water. The picturesque views really depend on the season. Late fall is when not that much water, so the view is rather sad. Better come in spring and summer. The weather is usually windy there. Some restaurants on the way. Lots of birds!
3. Bayfront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By ErikGjerstad - Millbrae, California
For airplane gazing I recommend the area between Millbrae Avenue and the SF Marriott Waterfront Hotel (2 hours free Shore Parking at North end of Marriott parking lot). The best hours are 11 am to 2 pm with a nice mixture of domestic and international planes. One can get really close to Runways 1R and 1L by the Millbrae Avenue end. This area has a lot of birds depending on the time of year and tide. I see more birds during low tide. The pathway south past the Marriott hotel to the Bird Sanctuary near Benihana Restaurant is scenic as well.
4. 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.
5. 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...
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The Centurion Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By Kenster777
A good Nice, comfortable, relaxing spot by gate 75. Clean decor. Morning visit. Lounge opened at 5am.
Free visit with amex platinum n two guest.
Hot food served at 5.35. Medium quality food
Scramble eggs
Hash browns mixed
Sausages
Quiche was cold
French toast
Greek yogurt with add tour own toppings of fruits n Nuts
Nice selection of wines avail.
Orange juice
Good coffee machine with cappuccino n express o avail.
Found only one shower room.
WiFi too but sfo free WiFi works in there anyway.
Washroom had nice bigger disposable hand towels n shoe shine machine.
Worth the free visit.
9. Coyote Point Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By NancySF - Daly City
We went here with our 1 year old grandson to see the water, ducks and go to the playground. We didn't realize there was such a large play area for the kids there, but it was great. There is an area for the little ones and there is another area for the bigger kids. There were swings, slides, things to climb, etc. We happened to go on a very hot day which wasn't great because the slides were too hot to touch. There was a lot of ducks up on the grass which our grandson loved. We took a walk around and it was lovely. They have a little gift shop there with all sorts of things and they have some sort of indoor exhibit that you have to pay for which we skipped. There are lovely picnic areas and tons of picnic areas that you can reserve for whatever type of occasion. We all enjoyed it and will go back again when it's not quite so hot. There is a ton of parking, but on a weekend it can get pretty crowded. The fee to get in to the parking is $6.00.
10. Peninsula Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
The Peninsula Museum of Art enhances the community and enriches lives through art and education, featuring outstanding artists of the Greater Bay Area with exhibitions, art classes for children and adults, special events, and working artist studios.
Reviewed By Bart C - Foster City, California
Very eclectic exhibits, but all well displayed in a small compass. Free museum, good volunteer staff, small shop. Best of all is the attached set of artists' studios, where the artists will happily chat with visitors. A nice addition to the Peninsula art scene.
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