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San Bruno is a hillside city of about 44,000 people on the San Francisco Peninsula, about 12 miles south of downtown San Francisco and right next to San Francisco International Airport. It incorporated in 1914, and its location between the bay and the Santa Cruz Mountains makes it a convenient, affordable base for exploring the whole Bay Area.
The Shops at Tanforan stand on the site of the famous Tanforan racetrack, where Seabiscuit once raced and where, in 1942, thousands of Japanese Americans were held before being sent to internment camps; a memorial now marks that history. San Bruno City Park has pools, playgrounds and a large community center, and the Caltrain and BART stations make it easy to reach San Francisco without a car.
The hills offer the best views. Junipero Serra County Park has wooded trails with views of the bay, San Bruno Mountain State Park protects rare butterflies and wildflowers, and viewpoints above San Andreas Lake look over the reservoir that sits right on the famous fault line. Golden Gate National Cemetery, established in 1939, is one of the largest national cemeteries in the West.
San Bruno City Park is the city's main park, set in a wooded canyon with picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, a public swimming pool and a recreation center. It is a busy family spot on weekends. Picnic areas can be reserved through the city, and the shaded canyon stays cool on warm days.
Junipero Serra County Park is a hillside San Mateo County park in San Bruno with oak and eucalyptus woods, picnic areas, a playground and trails that climb to views of San Francisco Bay. It is a good spot for a short hike and a picnic. A small entry fee may apply, and trails are steep in places.
The Shops at Tanforan is a regional shopping mall in San Bruno on the site of the former Tanforan racetrack, with department stores, chain shops, restaurants and a cinema. It sits next to the San Bruno BART station, making it easy to reach without a car. The store mix changes, so check the directory first.
The Tanforan Memorial at the San Bruno BART station honors the Japanese Americans held at the Tanforan racetrack in 1942 before being sent to wartime incarceration camps. Bronze figures of two girls and panels with names and history tell the story. It is free to visit and takes only a few minutes to see.
Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno is a large national military cemetery with rows of white headstones on rolling lawns, the resting place of many veterans, including Medal of Honor recipients and notable military figures. It is a quiet and moving place to visit. Be respectful of ongoing services and ceremonies.
San Andreas Lake is a reservoir in the hills west of San Bruno, part of the San Francisco water system and named for the fault that runs beneath it. The lake itself is closed to the public, but trails along its eastern edge give good views. The northern end of the trail system is reached from Skyline Boulevard.
Sweeney Ridge is part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, reached by trail from Sneath Lane in San Bruno, and holds the San Francisco Bay Discovery Site, where Spanish explorers first saw the bay in 1769. The climb offers wide views of the ocean and bay. Bring layers, as fog and wind are common.
Artichoke Joe's is a long-running card room casino on San Bruno Avenue, open since the early 1900s, offering poker, California-style table games and a restaurant. It is one of the oldest card rooms in the state. Guests must be 21 or older and bring valid ID, and it is busiest on weekend evenings.
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