Let Pets Off the Leash at Dog Parks in San Mateo

June 18th, 2014

Dogs seem to have boundless energy and get plenty of benefits from sniffing around, exploring, and spending time outdoors. One way to take exercise your dogs is at the dog parks in San Mateo.

• Tails wag in excitement at Shoreline Park, located at 1701 J Hart Clinton Drive, approximately three miles from 888 San Mateo Apartments. This park has an off-leash play area for small dogs and one for large dogs. Dogs can explore this three-acre space anytime between 6 am and sunset.
• Bayside-Joinville Park has an enclosed area for dogs that is open daily from 6 am until 10 pm.
• Beresford Park has an off-leash area, Chanteloup Field, which is open Monday through Friday from 6 am until 8 am.
• Central Park also allows dogs off-leash on Fitzgerald Field. Dogs are welcome Monday through Friday, anytime between 6 am and 8 am.
• Los Prados Park has a fenced-in area that is open daily from 6 am until 10 pm.

Our pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo (located at 888 North San Mateo Drive) also feature an onsite bark park and dog wash station. Contact the leasing office at 855-805-6160 for more information.

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Central Park Music Series: Free Summer Events in San Mateo

June 16th, 2014

Every Thursday evening between 6 and 8 pm through August 14th, as the breezes waft across Central Park, so do the sweet sounds of the Central Park Music Series.

The 2014 band lineup features local favorites like:

• July 3 – Club 90 brings you 90’s pop hits.
• July 10 – California Cowboys prove Country Western music has a place in California.
• July 17 – Stompy Jones offers vintage jazz.
• July 24 – Tempest is Celtic rock at its best.
• July 31 – Solsa performs popular Latin sounds.
• August 7 – Aja Vu with Stealin’Chicago covers Steely Dan and Chicago brass.
• August 14 – David Martin’s House Party offers high-energy dance tunes from many eras.

The music is free, and the venue is gorgeous and easy to find from 888 San Mateo. Just follow San Mateo Drive southeast toward State Street. Turn right on East 5th Avenue. The entire trip is just 1.4 miles.

The City of San Mateo encourages residents to live a greener life by coming to the summer events in San Mateo on foot or bicycle.

The beautiful apartments at 888 San Mateo combine modern opulence with a commitment to a sustainable lifestyle. Contact the office at 855-805-6160 to arrange a tour of this innovative community in one of the Bay area’s most coveted neighborhoods.

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3 Fresh Seafood Restaurants in San Mateo to Try This Summer

June 5th, 2014

Summer brings to mind seashores, sunshine, swimming, and seafood. Close to the water, seafood restaurants in San Mateo offer fresh selections that are light and refreshing for a hot, summer day.

Here are three to try:

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• Kingfish, located at 201 S. B St., is open daily, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This restaurant has an oyster bar, three fully-stocked bars, two wine cellars, a Speakeasy lounge, and a private dining room. Try the ale-braised mussels, crispy-skin salmon, slow-braised short ribs, fish tacos, or lobster ravioli.
• The Fish Market is located at 1855 S. Norfolk. This spot is open for lunch Mondays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and for dinner Sundays through Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., as well as Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The menu changes frequently due to seasonal changes, availability and what the fishermen catch (which guarantees freshness). Options include oysters, sashimi, smoked fish, steamed shellfish, and mesquite grilled fish.
• Pacific Catch, located at 243 S B St., is open daily. Hours are as follows: Sundays through Thursdays, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Try Hawaiian poke or the island tacos with black beans or a Pan-Asian rice bowl at this Bay Area favorite.

888 San Mateo is located just over a mile from Kingfish and Pacific Catch and less than 10 minutes from The Fish Market. Several other places to eat in San Mateo are also within walking distance of the community.

For more information about our luxury green apartments in San Mateo near amazing restaurants and so much more, contact us today at 855-805-6160.

Spin Your Wheels to the ENDUE Bicycle Classic in San Mateo

May 28th, 2014

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One of the best ways to see the Bay Area is on two wheels. And one of the best ways you can show your support for other members of the community is to sign up for the Endue Ride taking place on June 21.

This annual ride raises funds for awareness of developmental disabilities such as Down’s Syndrome, Autism, and other permanent afflictions. As rates of these conditions continue to rise, it’s important for our community to stand together to support research, cures, and treatments that can help improve the lives of those affected.

The Endue Ride does just that and there are several you can choose from. The rides range in length from 30 km to 100 km, so you can ride as long and far as you would like.

Each ride starts at 6 a.m. and finishes around 3:30 p.m. All you have to do is sign-up and select the ride that is right for you.

There are some great bicycle rides in San Mateo that are just a short distance from our luxury green apartments. Contact us and we will be happy to roll all the details your way.

Adopt a Pet in San Mateo With the Peninsula Humane Society

May 22nd, 2014

It’s amazing how pets impact the lives of owners, becoming best friends and helping pet owners live healthier lives. Adopt a pet from the Peninsula Humane Society (PHS) and experience all the great aspects of pet ownership.

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At the Burlingame location at 1450 Rollins Road, residents can adopt animals that are ready to find a home today. The first step is filling out an Adoption Profile; afterwards, a counselor creates the perfect match between families and pet companions.

Animals are also available for adoption at their mobile locations throughout San Mateo County. Look out for their animals at the San Mateo County Fair this June, or find them at Petco Unleashed in San Mateo on June 29, 11:30 a.m. to -3 p.m., which is within walking distance of our luxury community.

PHS also offers a location in San Mateo at 12 Airport Blvd., where pet owners can locate lost pets and make appointments for spaying and neutering.

Pets are truly special, and adopting one can be a life-changing experience. 888 San Mateo’s new, pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo offer the perfect location and amenities for keeping pets happy and healthy, complete with a dog wash station and bark park.

Contact us at 855-805-6160 to learn more about the pet policy and how to become a resident.

Meet Downtown San Mateo Foodies at Three Restaurant and Bar

May 20th, 2014

There is good food, and then there is great food. For the latter, 888 San Mateo residents can take a trip over to THREE restaurant & bar, just over a mile from the community, at 50 E. Third Ave.

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This downtown restaurant is busy building a reputation that’s larger than the Golden Gate. Their philosophy is simple: great food made from scratch, herbs from their living wall, and vegetables from their roof-top garden.

Combined into one meal, these fundamentals come together to create the best breakfast, lunch or dinner locals have ever eaten. The starters of pulled-pork tacos, pickled vegetables and braised olives might be enough for any appetite, but diners may want to save room for the coffee-chili-rubbed New York strip, blue cheese gnocchi, lamb burgers, and lemon meringue tartlets for dessert.

On the weekends, THREE serves up yam fritters in plum-chipotle sauce, potato pancakes with smoked salmon, buttermilk pancakes and waffles covered in whipped cream and strawberries, and house-made sausage omelets. Coupled with the attentive service, a convenient location and tasty drink menu (complete with craft beers and house-infused cocktails), it’s a dining experience unparalleled anywhere in the Bay Area.

Contact us at 855-805-6160 to learn about the Peninsula’s newest apartment community and how to move closer to Downtown San Mateo restaurants like Three.

3 Places to Bike San Mateo’s Cyclist-Friendly City

May 15th, 2014

San Mateo is an excellent city for cyclists. There are a number of bicycle trails in San Mateo where both casual riders and those set on unseating the leaders of the Tour de France can hone their skills.

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The best thing about the trail network in the area is that, well, it covers the whole area. Riders can leave from San Mateo and pedal all the way up to San Francisco. Along the way, cyclists can pop into Bay Area towns to eat lunch or head on up to Fisherman’s Wharf to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Bay. Visit Talbots Cyclery in San Mateo for a map of the entire San Francisco Bay Trail where riders find nothing but bay views along the coast.

Of course, that’s a long ride. For shorter jaunts, the city offers the six-mile Sawyer Camp Trail Ride, the 1.5-mile Seal Slough Ride to Mariners Island Park, the two-mile Ryder Park Ride, and the half-mile Central Park Ride.

In an effort to become a more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly city, San Mateo has installed 50 new bike racks downtown, as well as bike lockers at local Caltrain stations. With the recent upgrades and improvements, and plans to continue paving the way for pedestrians and cyclists, cycling in the city has never been easier.

At the Peninsula’s newest apartment community, residents can easily take off and explore the sights from the convenient location. Contact 888 San Mateo today at 855-805-6160 to join this brand new apartment community in San Mateo, complete with a bike maintenance workshop and storage for cyclists.