Burlingame Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Train Station
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Built in the California Mission style using original roof tiles from the missions. The station is still in use with commuunter trains to San Francisco and San Jose (well worth avoiding the car traffic)

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Hotels  

Restaurants  

Il Piccolo Caffe: Our friendly local italian coffee house is a must!

Il Piccolo Caffe: Our friendly local italian coffee house is a must!, Burlingame

 Lornabug Says:  There are a million reasons to come here if you're stopping through or are resting up overnight at SFO. This is the place to get your cup o' joe, meet a friend, do some business (free wifi!), or socialize. While most cafes with a Starbucks accross the street eventually... 

Girl_KS cooks!: The way to a man's heart is...

Girl_KS cooks!: The way to a man's heart is..., Burlingame

 Yubert Says:  The theme of the night was Spain so Spanish food was in order. I normally get my fix of Spanish food at Taco Bell but this stuff is a lot better. 

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream: Delicious Ice Cream

Preston's Candy & Ice Cream: Delicious Ice Cream, Burlingame

 cwest03 Says:  This is one of my favorite places to stop and get an ice cream. This place has been around forever and has a very friendly atmosphere. The ice cream is very high quality and I think some of it may even be "home made". They have a large selelction of hard and chocolate... 

Trapeze: Fine Dining

Trapeze: Fine Dining, Burlingame

 wbozic Says:  Elegant European Dininig in California. Reservations are a must. Coat & Tie for gentlemen with ladies dressed accordingly. The Duck and Veal dishes are the signature dishes. We do not eat veal, so we enjoyed the duck. The wine list features the best. 

Gotta eat atThai Sticks on...

Gotta eat atThai Sticks on..., Burlingame

 brydarn Says:  Gotta eat at Thai Sticks on El Camino, (Im a regular there)Left at Albuquerque,, (regular there as well)Stealhead Brewery,, (yup you guessed it regular as well),,and one more..Holas! (awesome texmex food (I can be found there a lot of the time as well .. ) All of these have... 

House of Coffee: House of Coffee

House of Coffee: House of Coffee, Burlingame

 wbozic Says:  Not fancy, nor high priced. Just a great cup of coffee in a small indoor space (three tables). Mostly a take-out service. Fine Coffee roasted daily. In the Bay Area there is a coffee shop on every street corner. This place uses Panama's La Torcaza hand selected coffee... 

Transportation  

FREE Burlingame Trolley: Shopping at SFO

FREE Burlingame Trolley: Shopping at SFO, Burlingame

 Lornabug Says:  There is no better overnight layover to have than SFO, now that we have a free SF style trolley-bus from most of the airport hotels to our two great shopping streets. Burlingame Ave has all the upscale staples: Gap, J Crew, Chico's, Banana, as well as lots of amazing... 

Right on the penensula between...

Right on the penensula between..., Burlingame

 brydarn Says:  Right on the penensula between SF and San Jose.you can get there using 101 or interstate 280 ..If your looking for a beautiful scenic drive take 280 from buringame into the city (san francisco)you will be enamored and in love with its dramatic views of our almost daily... 

Local Customs  

Wine makes a great gift.
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If you're invited to someone's place for dinner, it's always a nice idea not to show up empty handed. So a bottel of wine makes a nice gift. I wish I had thought of this.

Written Nov 16, 2003

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Warnings and Dangers  

Parking for cars is a problem....

Parking for cars is a problem...., Burlingame

 wbozic Says:  Parking for cars is a problem. The parking meters are sometimes two hour maximum, but also 20 minute maximum, so make certain you know how much time you have as the parking meters are intermingled. Parking meters only accept quarters. 

Be careful driving El Camino...

Be careful driving El Camino..., Burlingame

 wbozic Says:  Be careful driving El Camino Real. The left lanes have no protected left turns, so traffic grinds to a halt and cars will jump to the other lane without notice. There are accidents due to this several times each day. 

What to Pack  

Packing List
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light jacket for night. Latest expensive fashion is a must. NO JEANS NO MATTER HOW EXPENSIVE/NICE.

Photo Equipment: Prices are HIGH!

Miscellaneous: Dress in your very best designer outfits. The better you dress, the better you will be treated. Money talks.

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Favorites  

Geisha is everywhere...
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Fondest memory: I had a fond memory, meeting Geisha at her friend's Girl_KS house, to watch the Reign in Spain travel show.

Here's Geisha adding last minute additions to the slide production.

Written Nov 16, 2003

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