Who doesn’t love buying things for the home? There’s something about improving your personal space that is the ultimate mood booster, and if you love to decorate your space, you should know about Apartment 46 For The Home. It's an interior design studio and home ware shop that is about one mile from Hillsdale Square. […]
Whether you're a natural chef or a klutz in the kitchen, the instructors at Draeger's Market, two miles from Hillsdale Square, can turn you into a cooking pro over the course of one of their classes. In addition to its locally beloved collection of wines, cookbooks, and especially sweets, Draeger's Market also plays host to […]
CuriOdyssey, a popular destination for family-friendly fun, is conveniently located not too far from Hillsdale Square. It's a child's dream with hands-on educational fun throughout the space. A self-described science playground, CuriOdyssey offers a variety of science-themed fun to both entertain and educate kids. Activities at CuriOdyssey include wildlife shows, science classes, after-school programs, workshops, […]
If you're looking for something different to do this Friday night, Ryptic Room Escape may be it. San Mateo hops on the escape-the-room game bandwagon at this business not far from Hillsdale Square, but with a family-friendly twist. Instead of the creepy crawly features of other escape-the-room places, Ryptic Room Escape enlists fun puzzles and […]
On a sunny day, there's no better place to go in San Mateo than its perennially popular Japanese Tea Garden in Central Park. It sits not far from Hillsdale Square, but from the landscaping, you'd think you had traveled across the Pacific Ocean. That's thanks to architect Nagao Sakurai, a renowned Japanese artist. His design […]
In sunny California, it can be difficult to get into the holiday spirit. There aren't always snowflakes dusting the ground come December. But not far from Hillsdale Square, a little (or rather, sprawling) piece of holiday cheer was just constructed in Central Park: San Mateo on Ice. This massive ice-skating rink encompasses 9,000 square feet […]
Bacon blue fries. Bacon empanadas. Chocolate bacon. You probably never knew that pork could play so many parts. But the versatility of the crispy, salty morning staple will be extremely obvious at the San Mateo Bacon and Brew Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10. It's slated to unfold at San Mateo Central Park, less than two […]
Wine fan? You’ll want to join in the San Mateo Wine Walk, an annual event that celebrates California wine and shopping in one fun-filled afternoon. The wine-fueled event returns this Saturday, Oct. 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. to more than a dozen businesses in downtown San Mateo. You can sample local wine from wineries […]
Anyone interested in local brewing (or just interested in drinking beer) should check out the San Mateo County Brewery Festival. Now in its second year, the festival will feature all 12 of the area alehouses (made up of ten breweries and two cider houses), together for the first time! It takes place in an intimate […]
According to Yelp reviewers, Coyote Point Recreation Area's playground is unlike anything you've seen before. Aptly named Magic Mountain, the playground features a larger-than-life dragon seemingly rising straight from the ground, a colossal tube slide extending from a castle, and bouncy steeds upon which kids can "gallop." Magic Mountain Playground is just one aspect of […]