Baywood-Aragon

 

Prestigious and abounding in enchanting architecture, the neighborhood of Baywood-Aragon is regarded as perhaps one of the most highly covetable residential settings in San Mateo. This family-friendly and cosmopolitan feeling community are renowned for its safety and well-appointed homes, which rest behind glowing, manicured lawns and well-maintained streets. 

 

Blooming native trees and shrubbery line the paths of Baywood-Aragon, and the airy ambiance of the neighborhood plays a big role in its allure. Since its inception, Baywood-Aragon has functioned as a respite from urban banality for its residents, without forcing them to abjure their need for the convenience and amenities that come with city living. 

 

The sloped, red-tiled roofs of Mediterranean homes of Baywood-Aragon evoke a beachy, exotic flair, while stately Colonials and lavish Tudors help establish the traditional personality of the neighborhood. Massive 4- and 5-bedroom homes provide plenty of space and privacy, both of which can be hard to come by in such a bustling city.

 

 

Bordered by El Camino Real to its east, Baywood-Aragon residents have the advantage of being adjacent to the area’s fastest commuter routes. Day trips to Napa Valley and downtown San Francisco are commonplace among residents, as are weekends spent exploring the inviting entertainment of Downtown San Mateo. Most notably, Baywood-Aragon is famed for its remarkable school system, endearing it to families that value education above all else.

 

Existing a few minutes southwest of Downtown San Mateo — within walking distance, in fact — puts residents in the prime position to enjoy the area’s bounty of local retail and cuisine. Small mom-and-pop shops and neighborhood haunts are a refreshing change of pace from more commercialized shopping districts like the Hillsdale Shopping Center, though that, too, is just minutes away. 

 

Downtown San Mateo is as flush with dining as it is with shopping, if not more so, and the vast array of restaurant options means that visitors have the chance to explore both new and well-loved flavors. The unique Teaspoon San Mateo is a dream for lovers of bubble tea, and one visit alone won’t be enough to slake your thirst thanks to their craveable selection of drinks, such as the silky mango tea and caramel cream coffee.

 

Himawari is a purveyor of slurp-worthy Japanese ramen dishes, while Pacific Catch boasts an alluring menu bursting with sustainably caught fish and perfect post-work cocktails. Contemporary American cuisine takes center stage at Central Park Bistro, whose refined atmosphere makes an ideal backdrop for romantic date nights.

 

Baywood-Aragon is additionally near many of the urban accoutrements of San Mateo, including museums, event centers, urban parks, and festival spaces. When residents are in need of a breather from the excitement of downtown, they visit lush green spaces such as the San Mateo Central Park or the Peninsula Golf & Country Club, the latter of which features gorgeous fairways and a classy, old-world clubhouse.

 

Residents are also able to easily partake in the San Mateo County Fair thanks to their proximity to the San Mateo Event Center, which also hosts hundreds of other events throughout the year, such as conventions and tradeshows.

 

Baywood-Aragon is home to several excellent schools. Top educational opportunities include: