SELF GUIDED ZERO WASTE TOUR
The following businesses and/or experiences are recommended because they are known to be eco-friendly, nature-driven, sustainable and just plain cool. We encourage you to check out these locations during your free time.
Meals and Goodies:
New England Lobster - https://newenglandlobster.net
This popular restaurant is a Certified Green Business that has made sustainability a priority.
Nuts for Candy and Toys - https://www.nutsforcandy.com
A family-owned, Certified Green Business that sells retro toys and candies.
Worth the Drive:
Pulgas Water Temple - An impressive monument to the engineering marvel that brought Hetch Hetchy water to the Peninsula.
Filoli - One of the finest remaining country estates of the 20th century.
Alice’s Restaurant - Mouthwatering food, microbrews, local wine, and specialty cocktails served in a gorgeous mountain location. The drive to Alice’s is gorgeous and dotted with multiple trailheads.
Recreational Activities:
Coyote Point Recreation Area - https://www.smcgov.org/parks/coyote-point-recreation-area
A nice place to walk/jog or fly kites. Extra fun for kids as there’s a huge playground, and more.
The Bay Trail - https://www.smcgov.org/parks/trail/bay-trail
A beautiful trail to walk, jog, bike or skate down to Coyote Point!
Treasured Thrift Shop for Retail Therapy:
Goodwill locations in Burlingame and San Mateo
Thrift Center in San Carlos
Savers in Redwood City
Stock up on Supplies:
Byrd’s Filling Station – A zero waste shop / refill station in downtown San Mateo.
More Simply Green Businesses – Check ‘em All Out:
This Green Business map lists a variety of breweries, coffee shops, bakeries, retailers and more.
