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Burlingame Beach Boardwalk

4.7 (19 reviews)

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Annabelle R.

After picnicking at Robert E. Woolley Peninsula Park, I decided to walk off my filling meal while checking out the boardwalk here. The actual wooden "boardwalk" is a very short bridge crossing over the lake, but there's a paved pathway that continues on both sides, with a rocky shoreline, plant life, and lovely lake views. And there's a fishing pier stretching over the water at the park as well. Simple and serene, there's plenty to appreciate here.

Toby D.

A peaceful and serene walk along the Bay Trail with great views of SFO and San Bruno Mountain. The scenery is beautiful, especially at sunset. It can get a bit cold and windy at night, so bring a jacket. Lots of variety here -- people fishing, walking dogs, biking, or just strolling. A calm and relaxing spot to take in the Bay.

Phil A.

A very colorful name for what really is a long wooden bridge. But, I'm not knocking it, cause it does qualify as a boardwalk, and it seems to be very popular. Whether your dining at Kincaids, which is on the southern end of the boardwalk, and you wanna take an after dinner stroll and get a glimpse of the bay and the planes at nearby SFO. Or your hanging out at the nearby Park or staying at one of the Hotels, this is a great spot. I enjoyed my time here!!

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Stephanie P.

A very nice place to stroll and see a different view of SF. Easy parking and easy to get to.

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Edwin R.

The Bay Area is full of amazing hidden oasis. Burlingame Beach Boardwalk is one of them. It is part of the San Francisco Bay Trail that spans about 500 miles. The view of the planes landing and taking off at SFO is amazing. The paved trail, with sink and running water along with benches to boot is very generous for public use not to mention, Burlingame dog park is just right across, for us pooch lovers to exercise our dogs. If you are a jogger, walker, plane watcher, runner or cycler, this trail is worth visiting. Cheers!

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Kristine F.

Beautiful stretch of coast bordered by grey pebbles and thousands of small wild flowers dotting the greenery. Sophie N. and I were hoping to catch the sunset one random Tuesday night in May but we arrived a few minutes past 8 just as the sun was setting. Quite a sight to see planes landing at SFO with cotton candy hued layers of the sky serving as a background. Take a stroll during the day, or early evening since it seems safe enough when there's baseball practice at the field across the street. Limited parking spaces directly in front for coastal views but we parked in the gravel lot adjacent to the baseball field. Fresh air for the most part (kinda smelled some fuel fumes reminiscent of BBQ). The ocean has always helped clear my head. *Exit Anza Blvd from 101N and turn left on Airport Blvd. Lots of hotels and a few restaurants in the area. Managed to find my bookmark Mokutanya four min away!

Tabita P.

Beautiful boardwalk conveniently located in Burlingame! There's a pier for fishing and a great trail alongside the bay for joggers and bikers alike. There are also a great grassy area for picnicking and for watching the magical sunsets over the SF bay and planes landing at SFO. So fun! Parking is free and super convenient - I've never felt unsafe leaving my car here while I take in some bay views. Definitely recommend to any locals or travelers passing through!

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Nice view and it's not too crowded. A Great place to walk your dog, exercise, or stroll with your other half.

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Nice waterfront walkway. Not much people. Easy walk and nice view. A little windy tho.

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Coyote Point Recreation Area

Coyote Point Recreation Area

4.2(248 reviews)
1.5 mi

Absolutely clean and well thought out ! I was there for a NAMI walks event and it was perfect …read more The park staff was amazing and parking was convenient even with the construction of a play area . The covered picnic areas were perfect, bathrooms clean , and they had what looks like fish cleaning stations or at least a sink next to the barbecue area on one of the picnic areas . I was stunned by the beauty of the bay at 9am! Still water and gorgeous views . Water clean enough for swimmers and a place to launchboaffle boards , kayaks and windsurfing . There was a Mari a o. The other side and a golf course , but I will have to return to check those out !

Visiting the area and decided to take a walk here to explore the beach, park, and see the planes…read moreflying over the ocean into SFO. While walking in we encountered the ranger booth. There were two rangers standing there having a seemingly pleasant conversation which smiles and laughter. I walked up because I noticed a price per car for $6 but didn't notice a price per person for pedestrians and wanted to clarify and pay the appropriate fees if needed. I was impressed that I didn't need to stop their conversation, they stopped on their own, greeted us with big smiles, asked how they could help us. Brandon and Lee let us know that as pedestrians we didn't need to pay or occupy the time limits. I let them know my buddy would be picking up the girls when he got off work and leaving immediately. They stated no charge, I gave them the vehicle type, they weren't worried. I gave my buddy their names and let him know. Upon his entry he had no issue entering without paying since he was just looping through. Using the restrooms, they were clean, stocked, had soap and were useable. The bbq pits were cleaned from dirt and debris and ready to use. We went to sit on a picnic table and were stopped by a gentleman who stated he had just finished painting those specific tables and was currently adding a "wet paint" label to the tables We obviously were grateful for that. He ushered us to tables that were clear to be sat at and enjoyed. Parking areas were cleaned and so was the beach. On thing I did notice was a pathway of material in several different areas. I hate walking through deep sand and getting sand into my shoes and being stuck with it all day. My second thought was that that wasn't the intended use, that possibly the intended use for for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers, other assisted devices or for those with mobility issues to have a smoother surface. This made me happy that the facilities were seemingly inclusive as much as possible! I mean it is nature.

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Coyote Point Recreation Area
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Coyote Point Recreation Area - View looking over the water and bridge in the distance

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View looking over the water and bridge in the distance

Parkside Aquatic Park - Time for a paint job

Parkside Aquatic Park

3.7(40 reviews)
3.7 mi

This has become one of my favorite places to kayak. Last year we purchased an inflatable tandem…read morekayak and have been exploring different waterways in the peninsula. Parkside is awesome, they have clean bathrooms with a changing room. I can't recall if they have showers? There is a boat launch area...wahoo! Okay now the real talk, because this park is so amazing, parking fills up quickly. Many families come out here for BBQs and to just have their kids play on the playground or in the water. There is a ranger station onsite, they come out once and a while to check on the area. Heck they even manage the water via boat, we were told that we had kayaked into a private waters? We didn't know? Oh well! Despite some challenges, we are in love with this park. It's truly a gem. It's all free, you bring what you need to have fun.

This review is actually for being on the other side of the water from the park, looking across at…read moretheir facilities. In the residential neighborhoods across the lagoon there is a long walking path, which offer a view of this park. My sister-in-law told us about the boat rentals available there. It would be a pleasant area to be out on the water. There are numerous birds enjoying the space. We saw 7 white pelicans, which I didn't know existed in that coloration. Similar in size to swans, they definitely had pelican-like beaks. Maybe they are a different species? It was a beautiful place to walk and enjoy the vistas. I'm sure it would be fun to go boating and check out the other facilities at the park.

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Parkside Aquatic Park - Two small playgrounds for kids under 5

Two small playgrounds for kids under 5

Parkside Aquatic Park - 1 of 2 small playgrounds at the beach/park

1 of 2 small playgrounds at the beach/park

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Sweeney Ridge - Sweeney Ridge in mid March

Sweeney Ridge

4.3(190 reviews)
6.2 mi

There are a few entrances, but I think the most popular one is on Sneath Lane. This trail is paved…read moreand pretty steady and not too difficult for about a mile but then gets a bit steeper for the next mile to the top. On the way up you can see views of the San Andreas Reservoir Lake. After the rain you can hear the water flowing and see some little streams and wild mushrooms. To the ridge is a little under 2 miles. I like the fact there is a small bathroom which I find quite rare on trails like this. To the left is the San Francisco Discovery Site which has a plaque with some information. Apparently, this was the place the Spanish settlers first saw the San Francisco Bay. To the right the trail goes along the ridge to the remains of the old Nike missile site. The views are stellar, and one can see for miles on end, Marin, the city, Pacifica Mount Diablo, etc. I love watching all the planes coming in and out from nearby SFO. From Sneath the hike is about 5 miles and 2 hrs. I've also gone the Mori Trail route which is nice because it's not paved but this trail is steeper. It's worth checking out the funky Shelldance Orchid Gardens which is located at the trailhead but they are only open on the weekends.

This is a nice enough spot to go for a hike. It was easy to find my way to the Sneath Lane Trail…read moreParking using google maps, a small lot within a residential neighborhood, that fits about 10-15 vehicles. It was foggy, cold, and incredibly windy during my visit last week, and of course, there's an incline as the trail wraps around the mountain. But it wasn't too bad, the actual climb up didn't feel as difficult as it looked from a distance, starting with the sneath lane trail then connecting to other trails higher up. In fact, there are many options for different trails to take. The Baquiano Trail had a dirt pathway while the Notch Trail toward the Nike Missile Control Site was paved. Near the SF Bay Discovery Site, there's a small restroom building (it was pretty clean for a park facility, on a Thursday afternoon). The gorgeous foliage lining the various paths was captivating, along with lovely views of the hills, lake (san andreas reservoir), and sunlit scenery in the distance. Too foggy to enjoy the views the higher you get though, just a giant cloud of fog everywhere. I barely made it three miles out before turning back. It was just far too windy and foggy to wanna be out there very long (I'm sure hot days would be even worse with zero shade to be found). Plus my legs definitely had a workout from the uphill trek. Luckily the jog back down was a breeze. And I did slow down to appreciate the vegetation and vast array of plant species, once again, before leaving.

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Sweeney Ridge - Sweeney Ridge in mid March

Sweeney Ridge in mid March

Sweeney Ridge - Sweeney Ridge in mid March

Sweeney Ridge in mid March

Sweeney Ridge - Plants and flowers along the trail

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