Vault 164 164 South B Street, San Mateo 650-348-8164 I was wandering around downtown San Mateo yesterday burning up some time before an appointment and saw that Vault 164 is open.  It’s in the old B Street Pool location at 164 South B Street and 3rd Avenue.  The place is gorgeous and Yelpers really [...]

Downtown Tiki Lounge 144 B St., San Mateo, CA Head for the Islands! Pretend It’s Warm! Escape the Holiday Madness! Even though “xmas” only comes once a year the holiday onslaught can be a bit overwhelming, so escape the holiday theme and head for the islands! Greatly improved and nestled (across from Curry Up Now) [...]

Explore San Mateo’s Parks  Mini Train at Central Park, San Mateo The Mini Train that operates in Central Park is a childhood delight. It typically runs on weekends from 11am-3pm, weekdays 10:30am-noon, and is closed on Thursdays. Please call                         (650) 340-1520             in advance to confirm hours of operation. Japanese Tea Garden at Central Park The [...]

Edmond’s Plaza Florist in downtown San Mateo is one of my favorite places to wander around.  They were super busy yesterday – as usual -  but didn’t mind me snapping my way through the shop. Edmond’s Plaza Florist, Inc 120 E. 3rd Ave San Mateo, CA 94401 Phone: 650.343.2200 Open 7 days a Week Mon [...]

King Building Lighting Friday, December 2  6:30 to 7:30 King Community Center * 725 Monte Diablo Avenue Sing in the holidays at the annual King Building Lighting Event.  Everyone is invited for an evening filled with family, friends and fun.  Kick off the holiday season with crafts, singing, entertainment and of course a visit from [...]

Just For Halloween! Saturday, October 29, 2011 Free Halloween Fun Fest 136 2nd Ave, San Mateo 11:00am – 2:00pm Crafts, jump houses, a pumpkin patch, face painting, treats, and music with a DJ. Come dressed in costume and join the fun! Phone             650-342-5520 Monday, October 31 6 to 8 pm King Community Center, San Mateo, [...]

  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Address: parking lot between 4th & 5th Avenues @ Railroad Contact:   650-802-3500 Drop off unused camcorders, cell phones, computers/monitors, DVD players, televisions, video game consoles, and more! Document shredding available – limited to 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x12″x15″) and proof of San Mateo residency required. Acceptable E-Scrap: camcorders, cell and [...]

This weekend only… 2nd Annual San Mateo Autumn Moon Festival Sunday, September 4, 2011 10am – 4:00pm Ellsworth Avenue (between 3rd & 4th Avenue)   San Mateo’s Fall Activity Guide Daily Explore San Mateo’s Parks    Mini Train at Central Park The Mini Train that operates in Central Park is a childhood delight. It typically [...]