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21Foster City living!LOCAL™ City Guide Bridgepointe Shopping Center (San Mateo) Bridgepointe Shopping Center (formerly the Fashion Island Shopping Center) is a large power center located in San Mateo, immediately adjacent to the Foster City boundary. The center has excellent visibility and access from Highway 92, with exits on its west and east ends. Bridgepointe is also easily accessed from central Foster City via Mariners Island/ Edgewater Boulevard, Vintage Park Drive, and Foster City Boulevard. The Vintage Park area of Foster City, where major employers including Gilead are located, also has direct access to Bridgepointe via Mariners Island Boulevard and Vintage Park Drive. The 550,000 square foot center includes major region-serving anchors, including a Target, Marshall’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pets Co, Staples, Sports Authority, and Toys R’ US. The center includes over a dozen other national retail and dining establishments and is almost fully leased. Bay Meadows (San Mateo) The former Bay Meadows race track, located north of Hillsdale Boulevard at Highway 101, is being redeveloped into a community with substantial residential, office, and retail offerings. The center enjoys excellent access from Hillsdale Boulevard and Highway 101 in both directions, though visibility is currently limited from these main arterials. A Whole Foods-anchored retail center has opened and the center features attractive landscaping, ample gathering space, and a mix of dining and shopping tenants. Bay Meadows is a five-minute drive from Metro Center. Hillsdale Boulevard. Hillsdale Shopping Center (San Mateo) Hillsdale Shopping Center is a regional mall located across El Camino Real from Bay Meadows with excellent regional accessibility via El Camino Real, Hillsdale Boulevard, and Caltrain. The center is anchored by Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Sears, and houses multiple other national fashion retailers, such as Forever 21. A number of top high-volume sit-down restaurant chains are also located at Hillsdale, including Cheesecake Factory and California Pizza Kitchen. Significant commodity and daily needs retailers are adjacent to the shopping center, which is a five-minute drive from Metro Center via Hillsdale Boulevard. Downtown San Mateo (San Mateo) Downtown San Mateo has been home to an active retail district for decades. The area is home to numerous restaurants, community-serving retailers, and entertainment venues, such as Century Theater. Downtown San Mateo has excellent regional access via Highway 101, El Camino Real, and Caltrain. From Foster City, the area is an eight-minute drive from Metro Center via Highway 101, or from Vintage Park via East 3rd Avenue. Burlingame Avenue (Burlingame) For decades, Burlingame Avenue in Downtown Burlingame has been home to a thriving retail district, often attracting tenants seen in regional shopping environments, such as Gap and Banana Republic, in addition to local independent merchants. The area is recognized for its concentration of high-end specialty retailers as well, making it an attractive destination for the Mid-Peninsula area. Downtown Burlingame is a 10-minute drive from Metro Center via Highway 101, and is also easily accessible from Vintage Park via East 3rd Avenue. GET IT NEAR BYRetail Centers in the Surrounding Areas