Burlingame California Map

About Burlingame, California

Burlingame is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 30,525. The population density is 2682.8 people per km². Burlingame is located at 37.5841°N, 122.3661°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94010.

Burlingame spreads across a landscape where the subtle influence of Easton Creek shapes the local drainage, guiding water toward the low-lying basins near the shore. It lies 1.0 miles northeast of Hillsborough, CA (from Hillsborough, CA: bearing 47°T), and is situated 2.7 miles west-northwest of San Mateo. The terrain rises gently from the damp earth of Anza Lagoon toward the distant, hazy silhouette of the Coast Ranges that haunt the horizon during the clear, sharp mornings of autumn. Residents often catch the scent of salt air carried from the direction of Coyote Point Yacht Harbor, a reminder that the Pacific is a constant, invisible neighbor. Near the center of the residential grid, Paloma Playground provides a quiet patch of green where the light filters through the canopy in long, amber slats. Beyond the immediate streets, the topography dips into the small depression of Cherry Canyon, grounding the neighborhood in a modest, geological rhythm. Burlingame maintains a history rooted in the ambition of early rail expansion, which transformed the surrounding oak savanna into an accessible enclave for those drawn to the temperate climate. The local economy has matured from its agricultural origins into a diverse landscape of professional services, retail storefronts, and specialized industries that favor the proximity to regional transit arteries. Business corridors hum with a steady, pragmatic energy, reflecting a workforce that balances the demands of global commerce with the quiet requirements of domestic life. Many structures from the early twentieth century remain, their architecture standing as silent evidence of a time when the region first began to define its current character. This economic stability allows the residents of Burlingame to cultivate a lifestyle that feels both industrious and deliberately paced, favoring quality over the frantic speed of larger urban centers. Cultural life in Burlingame finds expression in the careful preservation of its public spaces and the shared experiences of its diverse inhabitants. Local events often center on the main thoroughfare, where the changing seasons dictate the mood of the crowds and the selection of goods in the open-air markets. While the pace is rarely hurried, the community possesses a sharp awareness of its own identity, shaped by the presence of notable figures like the iconic singer Bing Crosby, who once maintained a presence in the region. Landmarks of architectural interest dot the streets, anchoring the visual experience of the traveler who wanders away from the primary transit routes. The atmosphere is consistently marked by a gray, drifting fog that rolls in from the coast, softening the edges of the buildings and lending a pensive, contemplative quality to the afternoon.

About This Burlingame Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Burlingame, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.584103, -122.366082. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Burlingame and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Burlingame includes the ZIP code (94010), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Burlingame Elementary School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Burlingame is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.