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San Bruno, CA

San Bruno is a city in San Mateo County, California, United States, incorporated in 1914. The population was 43,908 at the 2020 United States Census. The city is between South San Francisco and Millbrae, adjacent to San Francisco International Airport and Golden Gate National Cemetery; it is approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Downtown San Francisco.

The city is located between South San Francisco and Millbrae, adjacent to San Francisco International Airport to the east and Golden Gate National Cemetery to the northwest. It is approximately 12 miles (19 km) south of Downtown San Francisco.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.5 square miles (14 km2), all of it land. The city spreads from the mostly flat lowlands near San Francisco Bay into the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, which rise to more than 600 feet (180 m) above sea level in Crestmoor and more than 700 feet (210 m) above sea level in Portola Highlands. San Bruno City Hall sits at an official elevation of 41 feet (12.5 m) above sea level.

Portions of Mills Park, Crestmoor, and Rollingwood are very hilly, featuring canyons and ravines. Creeks, many of them now in culverts, flow from springs in the hills toward San Francisco Bay. Just west of Skyline Boulevard and outside of city limits is San Andreas Lake, which got its name from the San Andreas Fault. The lake is one of several reservoirs used by the San Francisco Water Department, providing water to San Francisco and several communities in San Mateo County, including San Bruno west of I-280.

San Bruno was the location of the Ohlone village Urebure. It was explored in November 1769 by a Spanish expedition led by Gaspar de Portolà. Later, more extensive explorations by Bruno de Heceta resulted in the naming of San Bruno Creek after St. Bruno of Cologne, the founder of a medieval monastic order. This creek later gave its name to the community.

San Bruno gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the San Bruno Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Fitness 19, and UFC Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around San Bruno, such as the Sweeney Ridge and the Bog Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in San Bruno, CA are SFO Museum Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum and Library, Golden Gate National Cemetery, Junipero Serra Park.
 

Population: 43,908 (2020). ZIP Code: 94066. Area code: 650. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m) Area: 5.5 square miles (14 km2).
 

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What is San Bruno, CA is known for?

Today San Bruno is known as an airport city. Mills Field was dedicated in 1927 near the site now occupied by San Francisco International Airport, but it took many years for the airport to become the success it is today. There are many other more established airports in the area, along with the short and often swampy runways that made Mills Field unpopular with aviators and businesses alike until 1945 when voters approved a million bond for the improvement and expansion of the airport. Since then the airport has become one of the busiest in the world, and San Bruno has grown into an international city right along with it.

Is San Bruno, CA a good area to live in?

San Bruno is in San Mateo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in San Bruno offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In San Bruno, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in San Bruno and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the crime rate in San Bruno, CA?

The crime rate in San Bruno is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 28 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in San Bruno is 1 in 35. Based on FBI crime data, San Bruno is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, San Bruno has a crime rate that is higher than 78% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

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Wikipedia

City of San Bruno

San Bruno Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Fitness 19 

UFC Gym

Sweeney Ridge

Bog Trail
SFO Museum Louis A. Turpen Aviation Museum and Library

Golden Gate National Cemetery

Junipero Serra Park
History

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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