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San Bruno Mountain State Park
San Bruno Mountain State & County Park
Park Brochure

Keywords: Public Restrooms; Trails

Site Condition: Hiking is the most popular activity in the park. The main starting points are from the park's entrance or from Radio Road at the mountain's summit. Various neighborhood access points, including Crocker Road and Charter Street, also provide good starting points. Sightseeing is also popular. Radio Road, leading up from near the main entrance, affords visitors the opportunity to drive to the summit of the Mountain and enjoy breathtaking views north to Mt. Tamalpais, south to Mt. Diablo, east to the Oakland foothills, and west to the Farallon Islands. At the summit, visitors can see the remains of an old Nike Missile early warning radar site. This radar, with others around the bay area, was used to detect approaching enemy aircraft and direct the missiles to their target. The park has family picnic sites near the park entrance. Tables, barbecue pits, drinking water and a restroom are also available. The nearby meadow can be used for volleyball and frisbee. All facilities are accessible to people of all abilities.

General Notes: Location/Directions From Highway 101, take the Bayshore Boulavard/Brisbane exit. Continue on Bayshore Boulavard to Guadalupe Canyon Parkway. Turn west on Guadalupe Canyon Parkway toward the Mountain and go to the park entrance. From Highway 280, take the Mission Street exit. Go north on Mission Street to Market Street. Turn right on Market street and proceed northeast. At Guadalupe Canyon Parkway, turn right and go eastbound to the park entrance. updated 12.22.2015 lb / 3.9.16 gb

Jurisdictions: SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA, THE / SAN MATEO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS, San Mateo County

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Ownership: state

Verified: 8/25/2025