San Bruno

Welcome to San Bruno

Peaceful, family-friendly community brimming with liveliness

Directly south of South San Francisco, you’ll find the highly desirable City of San Bruno. This tranquil and inviting community is home to a growing population of 43,083. It’s part of San Mateo County and borders the San Francisco Airport and a large nature area. Once you explore its abundance of positive qualities, you’ll see why so many have decided to call San Bruno home.

Among its best amenities are great schools, fantastic dining, and numerous spots to enjoy the outdoors. Its many hills and inclines create beautiful views throughout the region. Even along major roads, you’ll feel enveloped by the awe-inspiring natural landscape. For this reason, outdoor enthusiasts especially adore San Bruno.

Prospective buyers will be delighted to find a wide selection of homes overflowing with character and the latest features. Throughout San Bruno, you can explore everything from quaint condos to single-family homes in peaceful neighborhoods. Currently, the median list price for homes in this city is $957,500.

What to Love

• Serene, family-friendly atmosphere
• Minutes from San Francisco Airport
• Plenty of green space and spots to explore nature
  
  
  

People & Lifestyle

The overall feel in San Bruno is both laid-back and lively. While these traits may sound contradictory at first, they skillfully coexist in this community. Residential areas are quiet and suburban. However, when entering more commercial areas, locals will uncover an enviable shopping and dining scene.

San Bruno is an excellent place for anyone and everyone to call home. Those in search of a tranquil neighborhood, great stores and restaurants, and easy access to nature areas and Downtown San Francisco will especially appreciate this city.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping 

Locals can’t get enough of the wonderful spots to shop and eat in San Bruno. While primarily consisting of residential and nature areas, there is no shortage of highly-rated establishments around town.

Just off of El Camino Real, The Shops at Tanforan have everything you could want or need. At this shopping complex, you can stop into stores such as Target, Petco, JCPenney, Bath & Body Works, and GameStop. Across town at the Bayhill Shopping Center, you can pick up what you need at Ace Hardware, Mollie Stone’s Markets, and CVS Pharmacy.

Planning to dine at one of San Bruno’s best restaurants? Be sure to enjoy the menu items at residents favorites, including SAJJ Mediterranean San Bruno, Taqueria San Bruno, Nueve, K-Grill & Tofu House, Hana Hawaiian Barbeque, Jack’s Restaurant & Bar, Aji Ichi Japanese Restaurant, Isla Restaurant, Roma Deli San Bruno, and West Coast Cafe.

Things to Do

Want to explore the top spots for leisure, adventure, and recreation in San Bruno? Residents have ample ways to spend their free time without ever leaving the city.

Those who want to spend as much time in nature as possible will be delighted at all of the places that they can visit. Make plans to spend your morning or afternoon at Crestmoor Canyon, San Bruno Golf Center, Grundy Park, San Bruno City Park, Commodore Park, Pacific Heights Park, Ponderosa Park, Junipero Serra Park, Notch Trailhead, and Sneath Lane Trail. You can also easily access several trails that are just outside of the area.

San Bruno also has plenty of other places for entertainment and fun. Check out what is new at Artichoke Joe’s Casino, The Shops at Tanforan, GAMA Ride video arcade, Century at Tanforan and XD, and The Bounce Place.

Schools

San Bruno is home to several excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include:

• Lomita Park Elementary School, K-5
• Portola Elementary School, K-5
• Peninsula High School (Continuation), 9-12