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In today’s age, the greatest fad that is going around is the need to maintain and improve the environment. Your eco-friendly apartments in San Mateo provide an excellent example of going green.
Reduce your carbon footprint with green living in San Mateo. Your eco-friendly apartments in San Mateo are LEED-certified. If you are wondering what this is, it is an organization that promotes green living.
There is a team from Bright Green Strategies that oversees that the guidelines set forth for eco-friendly living are adequately met.
888 San Mateo is a great place for you to live as you don’t only get a comfortable residence, but you also get to reduce your carbon footprint just by being at home. There are many things you can do individually to promote a green lifestyle, so why not start with your home?
As the fad for a greener lifestyle grows, you can rest easy in your eco-friendly apartments in San Mateo and know that you are living an environmentally-friendly life. If you would like more information about joining our apartment community, contact us to schedule a tour.
The weather is nice, so why not get out and enjoy it with some outdoor recreation in San Mateo? One activity we recommend is hiking as an enjoyable and challenging way to get in your daily exercise.
Here are three hiking trails we have found near our apartment community for you to explore.
If you have any suggestions for outdoor recreation in San Mateo, please share them on our our Facebook page.
You can learn more about our San Mateo apartment community and the many attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities nearby by contacting us today.
Autumn is upon us, and that means that Halloween is just around the corner. There are so many wonderful fall events around San Mateo to take part in this season.
If you’re looking for some classic autumn adventures, look no further than Lemos Farm.
Lemos Farm is one of the best places to go for pumpkins this season. The pumpkin patches are some of the finest in the area, with pumpkins of all shapes and sizes to choose from. To make matters even more exciting, this farm also offers many fun activities to take part in.
For a family fun adventure, be sure to take a ride on the Ghost Train. This locomotive will take you around the farm, and it is sure to spook you as you move through the beautiful grounds full of ghosts and goblins.
There are also some haunted houses to walk through. One haunted house is for younger kids, a safer ride where there are scary sights but not too scary. The other haunted house is for kids of all ages (adults included!) where they’re going to “scare the yell out of you!”
Lemos Farm knows how to make fall events around San Mateo exciting for everyone. This is the best place to go for pumpkins this season, as well as a surefire crowd-pleaser for those looking for some fall fun.
The farm is open Wednesday through Sunday throughout September and every day in October except for the 6th.
There are many exciting fall events around San Mateo this season. If you would like to know more about living in our luxury apartment community, contact us for more information or to schedule a tour.
For those who regularly recycle or are just starting to think about ways to help take care of our environment, San Mateo county is offering free classes to it’s residents on how to go green in San Mateo.
The RecycleWorks Volunteer Academy is offering several courses, where you will be learn that it’s not only about recycling, but also about conserving resources.
There are seven different courses available:
By taking a class and completing volunteer hours, you will earn a certificate of completion. Sign up to participate in this program by contacting Erin McNichol, who is the coordinator for this go green in San Mateo project.
In order to attend a class, one must be 14 years of age or older. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about taking care of our environment. It’s also a great way to give back to our community.
Sign up for a class today and go green in San Mateo!
Are you looking for a place to live in the Bay Area Peninsula, such as San Mateo or Burlingame? If so, please contact us for more information about our luxury green housing community or to take a look at our property.
The CuriOdyssey Gala has got to be one of the coolest events in San Mateo.
Not only is it the Peninsula’s premier social event, drawing in guests from all around the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, but the proceeds go to support CuriOdyssey, the famous local wildlife and science center dedicated to helping children learn about the world’s environment.
Last year, the CuriOdyssey Gala brought in almost $200,000 to support the center – can you help it bring in even more for its 60th anniversary this year?
You can expect some of the finest wines and spirits around and gourmet hors d’ oeuvers when you visit the Gala. A five-star feast will be presented by La Bonne Cuisine, featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
Entertainment is provided in the form of classic jazz and blues, and finally you can bid on the live auction.
When you support CuriOdyssey, you’re supporting interactive science and wildlife exhibits, animal ambassador and wildlife programs, school science programs, and public education programs.This brings learning, education, and fun to children from all around the Bay Area.
So show your support and have some fun with the CuriOdyssey Gala, one of the most unforgettable events in San Mateo.
888 San Mateo Drive is the newest and most luxurious community in the Bay Area. For more information on what we have to offer, contact us.
Bacon is everywhere lately. Bacon flavored, bacon wrapped, and bacon covered foods are the new craze all over. Of course, beer has been around forever and the combination of these two items are a match made in heaven for some people.
If you are into bacon or brew or the two of them together, then you will definitely enjoy the San Mateo Bacon and Brew Festival.
But it is not all bacon and brew, vendors including Curbside Grill, Sam’s ChowderMobile and Mission Blue Confections will make an appearance. Music and food tasting will be at the festival as well as shows for kids.
This festival, in its second year, will be held on Sept. 27 at the Central Park Baseball Field in San Mateo. The field is located on the corner of 5th and El Camino Real.
Admission is $15 per person and includes an admission ticket to the festival and a free large beer, wine or soft drink. Kids 12 years old and under are free and no pets are allowed.
For more information on other family-friendly festivals in San Mateo or for information on our amenities or available units, contact us today.
One of the most exciting features of our apartments is the private patios. In these Bay Area Peninsula apartments with private patios you are not only able to enjoy the view of the area, but also given another space personalize your apartment.
One of the greenest, and most fun ways to accomplish this personal touch is to simply add a small garden to your patio. The excessive light ensures that the plants thrive and sustain a healthy growth.
When looking at a store in which to furnish your patio garden, look no further than San Mateo Arboretum’s Greenhouse. This greenhouse, is a member and volunteer powered organization whose goal is to preserve and protect San Mateo’s botanical heritage and treasures.
By helping out the greenhouse, you are also helping the community. The outdoor plants offered include, a large variety of geraniums and pelargoniums to add bright colors and many other succulents, most planted in colorful pots to reduce any extra effort. To help these plants grow you can also ask for some of the best planting advice around.
If you just cannot get enough of San Mateo Arboretum’s Greenhouse’s great plants and even greater staff, don’t worry. To get your fill of great plant tips and advice, be sure to check out their weekly seminars and other events. Most are free of charge and the others have just a minimal fee, so why not check it out?
If you have any questions about our Bay Area Peninsula apartments with private patios, please contact us to schedule a tour.