Things To Do

The Flintstone House

Located just down the street from Mikayla's childhood home, this dome house has become a well known talking point of Hillsborough. You can view the house from the front yard, but there are better views of the property from the Dorian Memorial Bridge (280 interstate). This location is now used as an Airbnb.

Carolands Chateau

Built around 1914, this Historic Landmark is one of the largest private homes west of the Mississippi River and contains a 75 ft high atrium which is the largest enclosed space in an American home. You can view the Chateau from the street or schedule a tour for a view of the interior.

Sawyer Camp Trail

The southern access point is located at the intersection of Crystal Springs Rd. and Skyline Blvd. Parking is available on Skyline Blvd. both north and south of the trail entrance.

Burlingame Ave.

The main downtown street in Burlingame. There are many spots for snacks, food, and shopping.

Caffé Central

Great coffee and breakfast/brunch spot in downtown Burlingame.

Japanese Garden

Jeffrey's Hamburgers

The burgers and old fashioned shakes are amazing but Mikayla's favorite is the chili cheese fries.

Joy Sushi

There are tons of Sushi restaurants in downtown San Mateo, but this is the one we frequented the most.

Main Street

The cutest downtown filled with historic buildings. If you are out by the coast, we highly recommend you spend some time on Main Street grabbing a pastry or checking out some of the galleries.

Sam's Chowder House

We love having a bowl of clam chowder and a bloody mary on their patio!

Poplar Beach

A great spot for a picnic on the beach or a walk on the bluff

Pillar Point Harbor

If you are lucky, you might spot someone surfing at Mavericks right off Pillar Point.

Methuselah Tree

An 1,800 year old redwood with a circumference of 44 ft. A trailhead with access to a few hiking trails is located across the street from Methuselah.

Alice's Restaurant

A biker favorite with BBQ and burgers

Filoli House & Garden

A historic estate built in 1917 which features a 16 acre English Renaissance Garden, 6.8 acre Gentleman's Orchard, and a nature preserve with 5 distinct ecosystems. A ticket & reservation is needed to view the home and gardens.

San Francisco

There are so many different things to see in San Francisco. Some of the most popular are: The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, The Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Park, The Marina District, Cable Cars, Ghirardelli Square, Lombard Street, Fisherman's Wharf, Angel Island State Park, Coit Tower, Grace Cathedral, Haight-Ashbury & The Painted Ladies/Alamo Square.

Waterbar Restaurant

An upscale restaurant in San Francisco situated right on the water with views of the Bay Bridge.

Ferry Building

Located on The Embarcadero, this is a ferry building that is filled with little markets and restaurants.