Atherton
Atherton is located on the San Francisco Peninsula nestled between the San Francisco Bay and the coastal mountains. The town begins in the bayside flatlands then moves westward up into the hills until it reaches Highway 280.
Founded in 1923, Atherton began with summer residences for vacationing San Franciscans. One of the town’s first actions was to assure that lots would not be subdivided into parcels smaller than an acre - a rule that, with rare exception, is still...
Burlingame
This tree-shaded city boasts charming old-style neighborhoods within an easy drive of San Francisco, Silicon Valley and the San Francisco International Airport. Young professionals with families have moved in to join long-time residents, making Burlingame one of the most desirable communities in San Mateo County.
The eastern part of the city offers one of San Mateo County's most vibrant downtowns, from Burlingame Avenue's trendy, upscale shops and cafes to...
Hillsborough
Hillsborough is a town of mansions that prides itself on its lovely roads, rural atmosphere and excellent public schools.
Hillsborough is primarily a bedroom community with winding, tree-lined streets and no need for commercial areas, apartment buildings, or stoplights. This undoubtedly contributed to Hillsborough’s recent rating as one of the safest towns in the Bay Area with a population of over 10,000.
The six-square-mile town of Hillsborough was...
