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 unfolds as a verdant tapestry woven with the gentle slopes that lead toward the bay, a place where the air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, salty kiss from the distant Pacific. It lies 2.7 miles west-north-west of San Mateo, CA (from San Mateo, CA: bearing 303°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-south-east of Daly City. Oak and eucalyptus trees, ancient sentinels, cast dappled shadows across manicured lawns and well-trodden sidewalks, lending a timeless grace to streets lined with charming homes. The landscape here is a testament to the region's mild climate, encouraging a perpetual bloom of flowering shrubs and a pervasive sense of calm, as if the very earth exhales a quiet contentment. The northern edge of Burlingame, where it meets San Mateo, offers glimpses of the expansive waters of the bay, a shimmering expanse that reflects the soft, diffused light of the coastal sky. The history of Burlingame is deeply entwined with the westward expansion and the burgeoning wealth of California, evolving from sprawling ranches into a refined residential enclave. Its economy, once tied to the agricultural bounty of the peninsula, now thrives on a diverse mix of professional services and a vibrant retail sector, particularly along its bustling commercial avenues. The spirit of innovation, a hallmark of the greater Bay Area, is palpable, yet Burlingame retains a distinct character, a sophisticated civility that echoes its origins as a desirable retreat. The presence of prestigious educational institutions nearby contributes to an intellectual undercurrent, while the proximity to natural beauty, from the bayfront trails to the rolling hills, offers a constant invitation to appreciate the region's enduring allure.

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.