Minutes away you can pick up the binoculars and watch the herons, hop on your mountain bike, or jog with your friend down the Bayside recreational trail. For those of you who prefer your exercise outdoors check out the cycling and trekking trails of Bayside and Lakeshore Park. Also, nearby Coyote Point Park has 600 acres of Mother Nature to convene with. Close at hand are the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, downtown's eclectic scene, and easy access to all the crazy treasures peppered throughout the SF Bay area.

A short drive south-east on El Camino Real gets you to Whole Foods, and year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays you can stock-up on fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables at the Farmers' Market over at College of San Mateo. If you're looking for an ultimate foodie adventure, downtown's got a great scene to please your inner-gourmand. Left Bank wins your heart over with simple, authentic French bistro fare. And then there's Lure, which serves up fresh seafood and an ambiance that's pure urban chic.