Bay Area Central. The inviting city of Burlingame offers a variety of recreational facilities, green space, and interesting attractions. Our pleasant, temperate and restful, tree-shaded parks, golf courses and nature trails, surrounded by the nearby San Francisco Bay, ocean, and mountains, assure wonderful recreation and adventure opportunities. Lovely homes on tree-lined streets make Burlingame the "City of Trees.”

Visit Burlingame’s distinctive retail shopping, including the Fresh Market, which presents fresh, local produce, flowers and specialty food products every Sunday (through Nov. 24) from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Bay Area/Burlingame Attractions

San Francisco - As written by the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau, "San Francisco is a golden dream come true, a place where heart, mind and soul embrace, lost in the simplicity of delightful deliverance. Fog and sun mingle playfully above America's favorite city; the cool, cloudy comfort of early morning slowly dissolving into the peaceful warmth of a gentle afternoon glow. Touch it . . . it is real. Feel it . . . it is the essence of escape. Savor it . . . it is one of a kind." Visit the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Coit Tower, Alcatraz, Chinatown, Union Square shopping, and everything you want to see in the City by the Bay.

Monster Park - Formerly Candlestick Park, 3Com Park has a colorful history as home of the San Francisco 49ers. The championship San Francisco 49ers have won so many Super Bowls since their move to the world-famous stadium in 1971 that the sign in the parking lot reads “Home of the Super Bowl Champions.” Located in southeast San Francisco, 3Com is the windiest and foggiest ball park in the U.S, and watching a 49ers game here is an awesome experience. Ticket Office: (415) 656-4900.

SBC Stadium - Home to the San Francisco Giants baseball team, SBC Park is a San Francisco landmark featuring breathtaking views and an inspiring nine-foot statue of Willie Mays. Bordered by downtown San Francisco and the Bay, this classic brick baseball park is an incredible venue for sporting events, concerts and the upcoming 2007 All-Star game. There’s a public waterfront promenade where fans can watch the Giants through a fence at no charge.

Golden Gate Bridge - One of the most breathtaking structures in the world, the Golden Gate Bridge offers magical views of the San Francisco Bay Area, connecting San Francisco and the Marin Headlands. The orange towers of the Golden Gate Bridge, the quintessential symbol of San Francisco, are visible from almost every high point in the city. The bridge, opened in 1937, spans 4,200 feet. Driving or biking across is a thrill, racing under the towers, while the half-hour walk allows you to absorb amazing views.

San Francisco Cow Palace - Since 1941, the San Francisco Cow Palace has welcomed visitors for events, concerts, conventions, livestock shows, and is home of the Grand National Rodeo. The 61st Grand National Rodeo, Horse & Stock Show, April 7-16, 2006, will present bareback riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle bronco riding, roping, and bull riding. Long-term tenants include Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the San Francisco Sport & Boat Show, the Golden Gate Kennel Club Dog Show, and Disney on Ice. Call (415) 404-4111 or visit www.cowpalace.com. [Top]

Fisherman's Wharf - An historic waterfront, Fisherman’s Wharf is famous for seafood restaurants, unique shopping, street performers, live music and breathtaking Bay views. Waterfront marketplaces include The Anchorage, The Cannery, Ghirardelli Square and PIER 39. Bay cruises depart from PIERS 39 and 41. Visit www.fishermanswharf.org.

Pier 39 - Pier 39 is a year-round festival marketplace located on San Francisco Bay. After an up-close look at a California sea lion, check out a street performance, more than 110 shops and enjoy a bite to eat at one of the pier’s restaurants. Visit www.pier39.com.

Paramount's Great America Theme Park - Paramount’s Great America is Northern California’s ultimate family theme park with exhilarating rides, live shows, concerts, Nickelodeon TV characters, and beautiful sights. Located in Santa Clara, Paramount's Great America features 10 pulse-pounding coasters, the wild water rides of Boomerang Bay, and the world's tallest double-decker carousel. Visit www.pgathrills.com.

Raging Waters - Raging Waters in San Jose is the world’s greatest water adventure with maximum thrills, water rides, attractions, and shops. Experience Dragon’s Den, the Wave Pool, the Barracuda Blaster, and the Activity Pool, or journey through streams and waterfalls on Lazy River. Visit www.rwsplash.com.

Winchester Mystery House - Beautiful and bizarre, the Winchester Mystery House is an architectural marvel built by the Winchester Rifle heiress . Tour the Victorian mansion filled with many unexplained oddities, such as a staircase to the ceiling and a door that opens onto a wall. Built in 1884, it occupied the lives of carpenters and craftsmen until Sarah L. Winchester’s death 38 years later. Visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com.

Bayside Park - Play ball on the many fields, or jog, walk and bike along the San Francisco Bay on miles of trails that connect with the expanding Bay Trail system. Take your dog to the dog park or brush up on your golf swing at the lighted driving range and short game area. Bayside Park provides the largest collection of formal athletic facilities in Burlingame. Lit fields are available for soccer, youth baseball and softball. [Top]

Shoreline Amphitheater - Experience the Bay Area’s most amazing outdoor concert facility, featuring state-of-the-art technical, visual, and sound systems. T he world's most talented entertainers are showcased in this award-winning concert space which delivers an amazing sonic experience. Located in Mountain View, Shoreline features craft booths, eclectic foods, and one of the largest tent structures. Visit www.shoreline-amd.com.

Half Moon Bay - Enjoy this beautiful community with boutiques, shops and beaches on the Pacific Ocean - 19 miles from the hotel. Local activities include sport fishing, bluff and mountain-top hiking, whale watching, horseback riding on the beach, and historical walking tours. Check out unique shops on Main Street, two wineries, redwood preserves, bird refuges, acres of hothouses and field flowers, two lighthouses and spectacular scenery.

Monterey - Spend the day on the Monterey Peninsula, where you can experience 99 miles of breathtaking Pacific coastline, the world-famous Monterey Aquarium, Cannery Row and Point Pinos Lighthouse. Monterey’s dramatic ocean scenery, pristine pine forests and historic communities beckon adventure seekers, artists and vacationers. Monterey is paradise for recreation, water sports, golf, festivals, dining, arts, and wine tasting. Go tide-pooling, horseback riding, and hiking at the nature preserves. Drive along Pebble Beach’s 17-Mile Drive or hike towering cliffs in Pinnacles National Monument.

Carmel - Cultured, quaint and artistic, Carmel is renowned for its art galleries, shops, cafes, wine tasting rooms and restaurants. First settled by artists, this famous seaside community also offers pristine white beaches, golf courses and panoramic ocean views.

Bay Meadows Race Track - Bay Meadows Race Course in San Mateo is one of the most tradition-laden and innovative racetracks in the country, and the longest continually operating racetrack in California. Since 1934, Bay Meadows has been a racing venue for famous horses, jockeys and trainers, and where many "firsts" in racing have occurred. Call (650) 574-RACE or go to www.baymeadows.com .

San Francisco Zoo - The San Francisco Zoo is Northern California's largest zoological park and conservation center. This urban oasis, nestled against the Pacific Ocean, provides a comfortable habitat for 250 different animal species in naturalistic surroundings, and Zoo activities and events. The historic San Francisco Zoo is being transformed into the New Zoo, a conservation zoo dedicated to the preservation of wild places and wildlife. Visit www.sfzoo.org.

Network Associates Coliseum & Arena in Oakland - Home to the Oakland Raiders and the Oakland A's, the Net complex features a 62,500-seat stadium and a renovated 19,200-seat arena (home of the Golden State Warriors). This complex hosts a variety of events including, basketball, baseball and football games, and is the city’s largest concert venue. Call (510) 569-2121.

Metreon-A Sony Entertainment Center - The Metreonis an innovative entertainment and technology marketplace with 15 movie theatres, an IMAX theatre, three interactive attractions, nine restaurants, world-class shopping, and special events. The 15-screen Loews Metreon is San Francisco’s largest movie complex with a panoramic view of the Yerba Buena Gardens Esplanade and the San Francisco skyline. Metreon's IMAX Theatre features an 80' x 100' screen with 3-D capabilities. Visit www.metreon.com.

Infineon Raceway - Located in nearby Sonoma, Infineon Raceway is one of North America’s largest motorsports complexes. From NASCAR to motor bike to vintage car races, race fans get their fill of speed and excitement. Try the track yourself at the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School. Visit www.infineonraceway.com.

Half Moon Bay Golf Links - Half Moon Bay Golf Links features two award-winning 18-hole championship golf courses overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a high-profile golf shop, Caddy's ocean view bar and grill serving fine contemporary cuisine, and the recently opened Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay. Their team of PGA professionals can help you plan the perfect golf outing. Visit www.halfmoonbaygolf.com.

Bay Trail - Bay Trail is a corridor of paved multi-use paths, dirt trails, bike lanes, sidewalks and streets that encircle San Francisco and San Pablo Bays with a 400-mile network of bicycling, hiking, jogging, and skating trails. It connects the shoreline of nine Bay Area counties, links 47 cities, crosses major bridges, and gives access to neighborhoods, natural and cultural sites, beaches, marinas, fishing piers, 130 parks and wildlife preserves. Visit www.baytrail.abag.ca.gov.html.

Napa Valley Wineries - The connoisseur of fine wine will find a piece of heaven in the Napa Valley. Vineyards and wineries in Napa offer excellent vine varieties, wine-tasting tours, tasting rooms, spas and festivals. With many of California's top wine estates, such as Domaine Chandon and Robert Mondavi, the beauty of the land is matched by the flavors of Napa’s incredible wines. Visit www.napavalley/wineries.com.

Sonoma County Wineries and Wine Tours - Just one hour north of Palo Alto and San Francisco, home to vineyards, redwood groves, and the wild Sonoma coast, Sonoma County features beautiful regions, award-winning wineries and wine-tasting tours, and gourmet food. Experience the excellent wineries are located in Sonoma County North, Russian River/West Country, Sonoma County Central, Sonoma Coast, and Sonoma Valley. Sonoma tours and sightseeing is available. Visit www.sonoma.com. [Top]

Local Shopping

Browse the shop-lined streets of Burlingame or shop away at three nearby Bay Area shopping malls -Hillsdale Mall, Shops at Tanforan, and Serramonte Mall - that are within a 10 miles of the hotel. If you don't feel like walking, our complimentary shuttle service is available from the hotel.

• Broadway Avenue - For a quaint shopping and dining experience, walk to Broadway Avenue which features quaint shops, restaurants, ice cream and candy parlors and Walgreens.
  
• Burlingame Avenue - Stroll "the avenue" and enjoy the variety of boutique shops mingled with Pottery Barn, The Gap and Ann Taylor - just two miles away.
  
• Shops at Tanforan - Shops at Tanforan is an excellent shopping, dining and entertainment center on the San Francisco Peninsula. Shop at your favorite clothing, specialty and furniture stores, plus anchors Target, JC Penney and Sears. Enjoy cafés, restaurants, an international food court, and a stadium-seating multiplex theater.
  
• Union Square - A landmark of San Francisco, Union Square boasts the city’s best shopping and an active theater district. Surrounding the park square luxury boutiques, superstores are department stores - Nordstrom, Macy's, and Emporium. [Top]

San Francisco Peninsula Universities

Stanford University - Stanford University is one of the world’s most elite academic institutions. Built in 1891, Stanford’s campus spans 8,180 beautiful acres in Palo Alto. Students earn undergraduate degrees in the School of Humanities and Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the School of Earth Sciences. Four schools offer graduate programs in Business, Education, Law and Medicine. Hoover Tower’s observation deck offers a sweeping view of the Mid Peninsula. Visit www.stanford.edu.

U.C. Berkeley - U.C. Berkeley is the oldest of the University of California campuses and the flagship of California's university system. National rankings place Berkeley's 300 undergraduate and graduate programs among the top in the country. A member of the PAC-10 Conference, UC Berkeley offers men's and women's intercollegiate sports and an intramural sports program. Visit www.berkeley.edu. [Top]

Bay Area/Burlingame Golf Courses

Crystal Springs Golf Course - Located 5 minutes from the hotel in Burlingame, Crystal Springs Golf Course is a beautiful, public golf facility featuring a championship, 18-hole, Par 72 golf course, a driving range, and pro shop. Call (650) 342-4188 or visit www.playcrystalsprings.com.  

California Golf Club of San Francisco - Located in South San Francisco,the private, 18-hole, par 72 California Golf Club course is deceiving and very plush. Built in 1918, this challenging and scenic golf course features three lakes, bent fairways and greens. Walking the course is allowed at designated times. Call (650) 589-0144.

Poplar Creek Golf Course - The newest public golf course in the San Francisco Bay Area, Poplar Creek Golf Course is a championship, 18-hole, Par 70 golf course adjacent to San Francisco Bay in San Mateo. Visit www.poplarcreekgolf.com.

Half Moon Bay Golf Links - Half Moon Bay Golf Links features two award-winning 18-hole championship golf courses overlooking the Pacific Ocean, a high-profile golf shop, Caddy's ocean view bar and grill, and team of PGA professionals. Visit www.halfmoonbaygolf.com.

Sharp Park Golf Course - The 18-hole Sharp Park course in Pacifica, opened in 1931, is a par 72 course with fabulous views of the Pacific Ocean. This is a walkable, inland and seaside course lined with Cypress and Pine trees that wraps around Laguna Salada, a natural lake ringed with reeds, cattails and tulles. Call (415) 750-4653. [Top]

Bay Area Conference & Event Centers

South San Francisco Conference Center - The South San Francisco Conference Center features state-of-the-art conference and meeting facilities for corporate meetings, conferences, conventions, receptions and special events - from small gatherings to large corporate events. The Center features 16,500 square feet of meeting space, the Grand Ballroom, the Baden Room, a dramatic, four-story atrium, and a 6,300 square foot lobby. Visit www.ssfconf.com.

Moscone Convention Center - One of San Francisco's premier meeting and exhibition facilities, Moscone features 700,000 square feet of exhibit space, 106 meeting rooms, and 123,000 square feet of lobbies. Moscone West, a collection of facilities covering three adjacent blocks, anchors the 87-acre Yerba Buena Center in a vibrant downtown neighborhood of theaters, restaurants, museums, galleries, parks and urban recreation centers. Visit www.moscone.com .

San Mateo County Expo Center - The San Mateo County Expo Center is a 48-acre event facility with seven indoor buildings, and a new 3,000 seat concert venue. Home of the annual San Mateo County Fair and the Home Expo, the Expo Center hosts hundreds of events, including trade/consumer/collectors shows, product launches, benefits, concerts, fairs, social gatherings, and corporate meetings. Visit www.sanmateoexpo.org.

Burlingame Events

• Art in the Park - June 7-8
• Music in the Park - July 6, 13, 20 & 27
• Art & Jazz Festival on Burlingame Avenue - August 2-3
• Holiday Open House on Burlingame Avenue- December 5 [Top]

Bay Area Parks & State Parks (Dog Friendly)

• Holbrook-Palmer Park - Atherton
• Tin Pines Park, Water Dog Lake and Cipriano Park - Belmont
• Washington Park - Burlingame
• Gellert Park and Westmoor Park - Daly City
• Boothbay Park and Foster City Dog Exercise Area - Foster City
• Central Park and Constitution Park - Millbrae
• Redwood Shores Dog Park - Redwood City
• San Bruno Dog Exercise Area - San Bruno
• Bayside-Joinville Park, Beresford Park, Central Park, Laurelwood Park - San Mateo
• Orange Memorial Park and Westborough Park - South San Francisco
• McNee Ranch State Park
• Milagra Ridge State Park
• Sweeny Ridge State Parks [Top]


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