Activities & Events

Explore the fascinating architecture of San Mateo’s National Register eligible Downtown Historic District on a tour led by the San Mateo Heritage Alliance. Comprising 40 individual buildings, the historic district reflects...

The South San Francisco Public Library History Room will host a walk down Grand Avenue, sharing architectural details about historic buildings and stories about the people who built the city...

Join us for a one-hour walk through the Japanese Cemetery. You will learn about its founding, the stories of some of its famous underground residents and monuments to honored groups,...

The Pacifica Historical Society will lead a historical walk of the Sharp Park district. Pacifica’s history includes the villages of the Ohlone people, the place where the Portola expedition camped,...

Join us on a leisurely two and a half mile, two-hour hike along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park.  Enjoy one of our area’s hidden treasures as...

Join San Mateo County Historical Association President Mitch Postel in an exploration of San Bruno’s historic business district. Starting at the intersection of San Mateo Avenue and El Camino, the...

Tour the Woodside Town Center with Woodside History Committee members. Starting at the Woodside Community Museum, view important Woodside commercial district buildings including Independence Hall and the Pioneer Saloon. The...

Tour the Folger Estate Stable Historic District at Wunderlich Park. Learn about the history of the main stable, Carriage House, Chinese built stone walls, the blacksmith barn and dairy house....

Join the Burlingame Historical Society as we explore Tales from Auto Row. Led by a long-time Burlingame Auto Row salesman and classic car enthusiast, the tour will visit several of...

Join us outside the Coastside History Museum in front of the old County Jail at 505 Johnston St. for a docent-led walking tour of historic buildings along Half Moon Bay’s...

Join us for a captivating docent-led Historical Trolley Tour through our beautiful grounds. Step back in time as you learn about the pioneers laid to rest at Cypress Lawn Memorial...

Celebrate International Lighthouse Weekend on a walking tour of the historic grounds of Pigeon Point Light Station. Meet in front of the first hostel. Hear tales of whalers, bootleggers, shipwrecks,...

Historic Union Cemetery Association Board members will lead a tour starting at the kiosk near the entrance at 316 Woodside Road, Redwood City. The Historic Union Cemetery first opened in...