Below you can find links to external websites that are related to local history, self-guided tours of downtown Burlingame, interesting tid-bits and more.
San Mateo County Historical Association
This museum, the epicenter of San Mateo County history, is located in the old county courthouse at 2200 Broadway in Redwood City. Call 650-299-0104 or visit their website.
The City of Burlingame
Find everything you need to know about the City of Burlingame, from whom to call in the event of an emergency to watching the city council meetings, including the latest on the Caltrans El Camino Real Renewal Project.
Caltrans El Camino Real Roadway Renewal
This Caltrans webpage is the primary source of information about the El Camino Project which will be underwayu from January, 2026 through 2029. It is a good place for updated info, contacts for questions and you can sign up for email notifications.
Burlingame Historical Sites
This map on the City of Burlingame website lists many locations of historical interest throughout the City of Burlingame, from Old City Hall at 267 Park Road in downtown to Franklin School in north Burlingame.
Public Art Archive of Burlingame Art
Discover over 50 works of public art in Burlingame on the Public Art Archive website.
Self-Guided Tour of Burlingame Historical Buildings
This interactive map of downtown Burlingame includes brief histories of many of our downtown buildings and is ideal for use on a mobile device.
Locations on the National Register in San Mateo County
This Wikipedia page is an excellent source for finding historic buildings in San Mateo County that are listed on the National Register Historic Places.
