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A unique, historic landmark of Spanish Colonial architecture set amidst 3.5 acres of beautiful, lush gardens. Artist studios, boutiques, gift shop and restaurant are surrounded by splashing fountains and colorful frescoes, and are connected by meandering pathways. Open Monday-Saturday,
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
75 Arbor Road, Menlo Park
Info................. 650-322-2405
Lunch................. 650-324-2588
www.alliedartsguild.org
An icon of American pop culture, over 550 unique Pez dispensers have been produced since 1950, and the Burlingame museum is the only place in the world to see all of them.
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
214 California Drive
Burlingame................. 650-347-2301
www.burlingamepezmuseum.com
Encourages, promotes and supports visual, literary and performing arts in San Mateo. The organization publishes a guide and location map to sculpture, murals and other art in public places within the city.
330 West 20th Avenue
San Mateo................. 650-522-7522 x2787
www.cityarts-sm.org
Half Moon Bay, San Gregorio, Pescadero, Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Princeton-by-the-Sea, Miramar, and La Honda offer a rich history of Native American and European settlers, agricultural development and bootlegging. Historical sites include the Johnston House, Greek Revival Building, San Gregorio Store, Half Moon Bay Jail, Pescadero Community Church, Zaballa House, Moss Beach Distillery and more. Half Moon Bay offers a historic walking tour highlighting some of the oldest buildings. For information, call the Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau................. 650-726-8380
Provides a multi-sensory introduction to the Bay Area’s natural history that includes an Environmental Hall, state-of-the-art interactive exhibitions, outdoor wildlife habitats that contain natural settings in which to view over 150 live species of animals, themed gardens featuring a hummingbird garden, a butterfly habitat and an aviary featuring over four dozen indigenous species of birds.
1651 Coyote Point Drive
San Mateo................. 650-342-7755
www.coyoteptmuseum.org
Recognized as one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. The 654-acre property includes a 36,000 square-foot mansion and 16 acres of European-inspired gardens. Originally established as a private residence in 1917, Filoli opened to the public in 1976 as a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
86 Canada Road
Woodside................. 650-364-8300
www.filoli.org
Facility showcases the past, present and future of aviation with a wide array of aircraft, interactive hands-on displays, and multimedia presentations spanning the development of aviation since the mid-19th century.
601 Skyway Road
San Carlos................. 650-654-0200
www.hiller.org
Built for music and parties, this beautiful Tudor mansion was completed in 1914. The movie “Flubber” was filmed here. A perfect place for photo shoots. Call for appointment to view property.
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame................. 650-762-1136
www.kohl-mansion.com
The well-known 1920’s coastside restaurant was a gathering place for silent film stars and politicians during Prohibition. At that time, a murder occurred around the Distillery and the ghost of the famed “Blue Lady” is said to haunt the premises to this day.
140 Beach Way
Moss Beach................. 650-728-5595
www.mossbeachdistillery.com
A one-time hotel and 1920’s speakeasy, the famous watering hole contains original historical pictures and memorabilia.
1655 Old Mission Road
Colma................. 650-755-9545
In a rebuilt firehouse, the Museum contains artifacts from the Indian and Spanish eras, the 1888 Train Depot and early San Carlos life. It also houses Engine One, a restored 1927 Seagrave Fire Engine, a rare collection of Sorcha Boru pottery, and memorabilia from San Carlos High School.
533 Laurel Street
San Carlos................. 650-802-4354
www.sancarloshistorymuseum.org
A unified voice for the diverse arts organizations of San Mateo County, the Council’s mission is to ensure the continuity and strength of the county’s cultural organizations, improve the quality of life, and enhance the image of the county through culturally-driven community projects.
10 Twin Pines Lane (in Twin Pines Park)
Belmont................. 650-591-2101
www.peninsulaartscouncil.org
Four exhibitions a year plus special events are featured in the Museum’s “starter home”. National thematic competitions alternate with curated exhibits of regional artists. Docent tours may be scheduled.
10 Twin Pines Lane (in Twin Pines Park)
Belmont................. 650-594-1577
www.peninsulamuseum.org
One of the tallest lighthouses in the U.S. Built in 1872 following a string of shipwrecks.
Highway 1 and Pigeon Point Road
Pescadero................. 650-879-0633
www.parks.ca.gov
Picturesque 1875 light station served as a naval training base during WW II.
16th Street and Highway 1
Montara................. 650-728-7177
www.parks.ca.gov
Victorian mansion completed in 1868 and furnished with priceless antiques is now the location of Notre Dame de Namur University. 1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont................. 650-508-3501
www.ralstonhall.com
Restored 1846 rancho-era adobe furnished with period pieces traces the various periods of California’s past.
1000 Linda Mar Boulevard
Pacifica................. 650-359-1462
www.historysmc.org
Promotes and encourages the arts, and acts as liaison with arts organizations to ensure collaboration and coordination related to culture and art activities in San Mateo County.
Department of Parks
455 County Center, 4th Floor
Redwood City................. 650-599-1393
www.artsopolis.com
Features exhibits depicting the history of the Peninsula through the times of the Ohlone Indians, the Spanish explorers, the ranchos, pioneer logging, agriculture, dairy farms, whaling, and the Victorian era of great estates. Visit the “Journey to Work” exhibit, chronicling the history of the commute from stagecoaches to the automobile. Largest stained glass dome in a public building on entire West Coast. Newly restored Courtroom A with its own 1910 stained glass dome.
2200 Broadway
Redwood City................. 650-299-0104
www.historysmc.org
One of the oldest, largest and most popular cultural events in the greater San Francisco Bay Area is celebrated during the first three weekends in May when artists throughout Silicon Valley (San Mateo and Santa Clara counties) open their studios to show and sell their work. SVOS gives the general public, art enthusiasts, and collectors alike the chance to explore the great variety of visual art being created in Silicon Valley. For more information and to see work by participating artists, visit www.svopenstudios.org
or call................. 888-330-6177
Houses the Peninsula Museum of Art, the Belmont Arts Council Gallery, Peninsula Arts Council, and 17 artists in 12 studios.
10 Twin Pines Lane (in Twin Pines Park)
Belmont................. 650-654-4068
Dr. Robert Tripp’s store, built in 1854, is a relic of the early timber operations in
California. An early center of the logging community, the store also served as a post office and San Mateo County’s first library.
3300 Tripp Road at Kings Mountain Road
Woodside................. 650-851-7615
www.historysmc.org
San Bruno................. 650-583-3978
Belmont................. 650-593-4213
Burlingame................. 650-344-1735
Early tycoons and financiers of San Mateo County including Crocker, Flood, Spreckles, Hooper, Clarke and Hearst lie at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park. The Hills of Eternity Cemetery boasts of the gravesite of famed lawman Wyatt Earp.
Call Daly City-Colma Chamber of Commerce at................. 650-755-3900
or the Colma Historical Association
at................. 650-757-1676
Colma................. 650-757-1676
Daly City................. 650-991-8023
One of the first “Saltbox” homes built on the California coast in 1853 entirely of wooden pegs. It is now known as the White House of Half Moon Bay and serves as an interpretive museum with a community garden.
Tours................. 650-726-0329
www.johnstonhousehmb.org
Built in 1863, this Redwood City mansion is now a historic post-Civil War museum.
Redwood City................. 650-365-5564
Built in 1938, the temple commemorates the completion of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct that brings water to Crystal Springs Reservoir from the Sierra more than 160 miles away. This is one of only three such temples in the U.S., modeled after those erected near canals and waterways by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Just off Canada Road by the Crystal Springs Reservoir.
Information................. 650-872-5900
www.sfwater.org
San Francisco................. 650-821-6722
San Francisco................. 650-821-9900
This Redwood City museum exhibits sports memorabilia featuring NFL alumni.
Redwood City................. 650-366-3659
Construction of the historic building was completed in 1920. Featured in numerous publications and films.
So. San Francisco................. 650-877-8518
Museum showcases the history of the
So. San Francisco Fire Department featuring
fire memorabilia, antique fire equipment,
and photographs.
So. San Francisco................. 650-875-6988 |
