Downtown Burlingame Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Burlingame neighborhood guide
Downtown Burlingame is the heart of town, centered on Burlingame Avenue between El Camino Real and California Drive. The blocks are lined with boutiques, cafes, restaurants and national shops, and side streets like Park Road and Primrose Road add more places to eat and browse. Burlingame Avenue is one of the city's two main retail districts, along with Broadway about a mile to the north.
The Burlingame Farmers Market sets up on Park Road on Sundays year round, with a Thursday afternoon market in season. At the foot of Burlingame Avenue sits the Caltrain depot, which opened on October 10, 1894. It was built with local residents and the Southern Pacific Railroad, and its roof uses 18th century tiles from two Spanish missions. It became a California Historical Landmark in 1971 and now houses the Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum.
Downtown Burlingame is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Burlingame map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Burlingame Avenue shops, cafes and restaurants
- Sunday farmers market on Park Road, year round
- 1894 Mission Revival depot, a California Historical Landmark
- Burlingame Hillsborough History Museum inside the depot
- Caltrain service right at Burlingame Avenue and California Drive
Homes and Streets
Housing downtown is a mix of apartments and condominiums above and around the shops, with older single family homes on the residential streets just beyond the commercial blocks. Burlingame grew quickly after the 1906 earthquake, when many San Franciscans moved down the Peninsula, and the surrounding streets reflect that early 1900s growth. Streets are laid out on a walkable grid shaded by the city's many street trees.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the Burlingame School District.
Getting Around
Burlingame Caltrain station sits at Burlingame Avenue and California Drive. El Camino Real runs along the west edge of downtown, and U.S. 101 is a few minutes east.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Burlingame FAQ
Where is Downtown Burlingame in Burlingame?
Downtown Burlingame is the heart of town, centered on Burlingame Avenue between El Camino Real and California Drive. The blocks are lined with boutiques, cafes, restaurants and national shops, and side streets like Park Road and Primrose Road add more places to eat and browse.
What are homes like in Downtown Burlingame?
Housing downtown is a mix of apartments and condominiums above and around the shops, with older single family homes on the residential streets just beyond the commercial blocks. Burlingame grew quickly after the 1906 earthquake, when many San Franciscans moved down the Peninsula, and the surrounding streets reflect that early 1900s growth.
What public schools are near Downtown Burlingame?
Public schools near Downtown Burlingame include McKinley Elementary School (grades K-5), Washington Elementary School (grades K-5), Burlingame Intermediate School (grades 6-8) and Burlingame High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the Burlingame School District.
What parks are near Downtown Burlingame?
Parks and open space near Downtown Burlingame include J Lot Playground, Washington Park and Heritage Park.
How do I get around from Downtown Burlingame?
Burlingame Caltrain station sits at Burlingame Avenue and California Drive. El Camino Real runs along the west edge of downtown, and U.S. 101 is a few minutes east.
How can I find homes for sale in Downtown Burlingame?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Wikipedia, California Office of Historic Preservation. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.