Burlingame, California
Burlingame is a city of 30,525 people in San Mateo County, California.
Why visit Burlingame
Townapedia lists 22 museums and landmarks, 57 parks and trails, 207 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Millbrae Train Museum, Arthur and Mona Hofmann House, Coyote Point Recreation Area and Central Park.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Burlingame
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About Burlingame
Burlingame () is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States. 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. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 31,386.
From the Wikipedia article Burlingame, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks22
Arthur and Mona Hofmann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historical home designed by Neutra in Hillsborough, California
Carolands
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Eugene J. de Sabla, Jr., Teahouse and Tea Garden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic garden in California
Kohl Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
English Tudor Revival mansion located in Burlingame, California
Southern Pacific Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic railway station in Millbrae, California, United States
National Bank of San Mateo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Burlingame Museum of Pez Memorabilia
Museum · 1.3 mi
California museum (1995–2019)
Peninsula Museum of Art
Museum · 1.1 mi
Art museum located in Burlingame, California
10 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds57
Coyote Point Recreation Area
Park · 2.0 mi
Recreation area in San Mateo County, California, US
Central Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Public park in San Mateo, California, United States
Crystal Springs Park, California
Park · 3.8 mi
Park in California, United States of America
Burlingame Community Garden
Park
1125 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame
45 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes207
Barracuda
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.1 mi
347 Primrose Road, Burlingame
Mo 11:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; Tu 11:30-02:30, 17:00-22:00; We-Th...
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
669 Broadway, Milbrae
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Benihana
Restaurant · Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steak · 0.6 mi
1492 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Grand Harbor Dim Sum & Seafood Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
1492 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame
Mo-Fr 09:30-14:30,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 09:30-14:30,17:00-21:00
Hong Kong Palace
Restaurant · Chinese, Dim Sum · 1.7 mi
300 El Camino Real, Millbrae
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30,17:00-21:00; Sa-Su 10:00-14:30,17:00-21:00
Mediterranean Kitchen Burlingame
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.2 mi
270 Lorton Avenue, Burlingame
Su-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00
195 more on the map.
History
Burlingame is situated on land previously owned by San Francisco-based merchant William Davis Merry Howard. Howard planted many eucalyptus trees on his property and retired to live on the land. Howard died in 1856 and the land was sold to William C. Ralston, a prominent banker. In 1868, Ralston named the land after his friend Anson Burlingame, the United States Ambassador to China. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, hundreds of lots in Burlingame were sold to people looking to establish new homes, and the town of Burlingame was incorporated in 1908. In 1910, the neighboring town of Easton was annexed and this area is now known as the Easton Addition neighborhood of Burlingame.
Burlingame refers to itself as the City of Trees due to its over 18,000 public trees within the city. In 1908, the Burlingame board of trustees passed an ordinance "prohibiting cutting, injuring, or destroying trees". The city also has many parks and eucalyptus groves.
In 2018, upon the 150th anniversary of the 1868 landmark Burlingame Treaty between the U.S. and China, a new bust of diplomat Anson Burlingame, sculpted by Zhou Limin from China, was unveiled at an international ceremony at the Burlingame Public Library.
From the History section of Burlingame, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Residence Inn San Francisco Airport Millbrae Station
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
161 Rollins Road, Millbrae
Courtyard by Marriott San Francisco Airport Burlingame
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
765 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport South
Motel and hotel
1250 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame
Churches and places of worship23
Burlingame United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
1443 Howard Avenue, Burlingame
First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame
Church · Presbyterian · 0.5 mi
1500 Easton Drive, Burlingame
Iglesia Ni Cristo - Local Congregation of Burlingame
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 0.9 mi
1449 Oak Grove Avenue, Burlingame
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.8 mi
2828 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging22
Schools, colleges and libraries69
Easton Drive Branch Burlingame Public Library
Library · 0.6 mi
1800 Easton Drive, Burlingame
Healthcare10
Map of Burlingame
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 44°F | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 48°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 49°F | 1.4 in |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 54°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 73°F | 55°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 73°F | 56°F | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 56°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 53°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 48°F | 2.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 45°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Francisco Intl Ap 72494 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Mateo County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-20: Czu Lightning Fire Complex (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Millbrae 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Hillsborough 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- San Mateo 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- San Bruno 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Baywood Park 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- South San Francisco 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Highlands 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Foster City 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Belmont 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Pacifica 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, California, September 2002, Kglavin ( talk · contribs ), Public domain
- Max's of Burlingame - December 2024 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC0
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- Broadway Station Burlingame 3159 18, Pedro Xing, CC0
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- Carolands Chateau, Gary gary gary at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Southern Pacific Depot, 21 E. Millbrae Ave., Millbrae, CA 7-31-2011 6-25-16 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arthur and Mona Hofmann House, 1048 La Cuesta Rd., Hillsborough, CA 9-5-2011 3-15-52 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USA-San Mateo-Eugene J. Sabla, Jr.-Teahouse and Tea Garden-2, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kohl Mansion, 2750 Adeline Dr., Burlingame, CA 7-31-2011 6-52-34 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Southern Pacific Depot, 21 E. Millbrae Ave., Millbrae, CA 7-31-2011 6-36-37 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broadway station building and train, August 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
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