Mariners Island San Mateo Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Mateo neighborhood guide
Mariners Island is on the east edge of San Mateo, where the city meets Foster City. It sits on the northern and eastern bank of Marina Lagoon near its downstream end, and shares the 94404 ZIP code with Foster City. Mariners Island Boulevard is the main road, lined with condominium communities, townhomes and offices. The lagoon was diked and dredged in 1952 as a flood control basin and recreation area.
Mariners Island Park on Shoal Drive has a play area, a ball field and restrooms. Bridgepointe Shopping Center, built on the site of the old Fashion Island mall after it was torn down in 1999, is close by along Highway 92. The lagoon itself is used for sailing, rowing and paddling. Bowditch Middle School and Brewer Island Elementary are a short drive away in Foster City.
Mariners Island is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the San Mateo map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Lagoon front homes along Marina Lagoon
- Mariners Island Park on Shoal Drive
- Next to Bridgepointe Shopping Center
- Quick access to Highway 92 and the San Mateo Bridge
Homes and Streets
Development here dates mostly to the late 1960s and 1970s, after Marina Lagoon was shaped in the 1950s. Expect condominium communities with shared pools and clubhouses, townhomes, and single family homes on streets like Shoal Drive, many with lagoon views. Some complexes date to 1968, and other homes to the mid 1970s.
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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 San Mateo-Foster City School District.
Getting Around
Hayward Park Caltrain station is a short drive west. Highway 92 and the San Mateo Bridge are right at the north edge, and Highway 101 is a few minutes away via Mariners Island Boulevard.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Mariners Island FAQ
Where is Mariners Island in San Mateo?
Mariners Island is on the east edge of San Mateo, where the city meets Foster City. It sits on the northern and eastern bank of Marina Lagoon near its downstream end, and shares the 94404 ZIP code with Foster City.
What are homes like in Mariners Island?
Development here dates mostly to the late 1960s and 1970s, after Marina Lagoon was shaped in the 1950s. Expect condominium communities with shared pools and clubhouses, townhomes, and single family homes on streets like Shoal Drive, many with lagoon views.
What public schools are near Mariners Island?
Public schools near Mariners Island include Brewer Island Elementary School (grades TK-5), Bowditch Middle School (grades 6-8) and Aragon High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the San Mateo-Foster City School District.
What parks are near Mariners Island?
Parks and open space near Mariners Island include Mariners Island Park, Parkside Aquatic Park and Marina Lagoon.
How do I get around from Mariners Island?
Hayward Park Caltrain station is a short drive west. Highway 92 and the San Mateo Bridge are right at the north edge, and Highway 101 is a few minutes away via Mariners Island Boulevard.
How can I find homes for sale in Mariners Island?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Wikipedia, City of San Mateo, San Mateo Union High School District, San Mateo-Foster City School District. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.