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One of the best things about living in San Mateo is the people. I live on a pretty great street and the people make it that way, well almost. There are a few other things that I love about Edinburgh Street. I am a travel buff and I love the fact that I live on a street with the same name as a city in Scotland. I also love the fact the I got a good deal on my house and the neighborhood is relatively safe and a nice environment. It is an active street that enjoys the holidays, summers, block bbq's and plenty of other things. The houses are not to close together and there is plenty of parking that is available in the private drives as well as off street parking. It is just a street that plenty of people would love to live on.

Currently there is construction going on around Aragon High School which makes it almost impossible to pass anyone on this road because it is already narrow enough without trying to squeeze around construction material. This road is nicely landscaped and actually pretty new. It has a gleaming look almost. I never see any liter on the ground it is a very active spot for joggers and tennis players. There is a pretty decent size tennis court that is located near the school. Street parking is not recommended but I have seen people do it. I believe there is a ticket police who patrols this area and gives tickets for people that disobey this rule, at least this is what I have been told. This is a popular street obviously during the school hours but also during the weekends as well so traffic is always moderate to heavy and sometimes crowded as well.

It is hard to explain a street like Oregon Avenue. This street leads right into cemetery. Now I have a very active imagination, so I picture zombies coming out of the graves in the middle of the night. Seriously though I ask myself why would anyone want to build houses on a street that leads right to a cemetery? All you do is drive down Oregon Avenue and pass a very normal neighborhood along the way and then all of a sudden you are at the gates of St.Johns Cemetery. I think that is creepy and creepiness and normal do not go together. I see kids riding their bikes around the gates like it is no big deal. I'm curious to find out if there any hauntings in the area.

Don't expect the leprechauns or the fairies to come out anytime soon. There are about four or five streets in this area that have rather like fairytale names including Rainbow Drive. Since we lived out in the woods pretty much my parents would take me trick or treating over in this area when I was kid. Because of the street names they would tell me lot's of quote "magical" tales. Basically they got me to believe that the street and the surrounding area was a magical place. Because of the street names this is actually a good idea for kids. The street is actually just an ordinary middle class neighborhood which I realized much to my disappointment when I got older. The houses are nice and spacious with cute yards. It is a very typical neighborhood in the San Mateo area.

Polhemus Road can be very confusing. It changes into two other roads which is quite common for a lot of roads actually in the San Mateo area. The road is set back from all the loudness of motorists and the hums and drums of modern life. The houses are lost in the thickets of the forest with only a main stretch of road to guide them back to the rest of the world. I grew up out here with my parents in a house with a long winding drive way set back from the main road and it was a great childhood. If you are a tourist passing through this area it is quite understandable if you want to get out of your car and experience the views. There are a couple of dugouts off the road that allow for cars to stop and take a quick break. Be on the look out for the state police catching speeders though.

There is a lot of reasons to explore Ralston Avenue. However my personal favorite and I'm sure for a few other people as well is because of it's thriving art community. The avenue is home to the art councils and plenty of individual artists that often show their works and or sell them at one of the many vintage shops for a cheap price. During the summer there are plenty of concession stands that offer refreshments because there is always quite a large crowd that is strolling the area and checking out things. Ralston is a very long and winding road. There are parts that are very secluded, parts that are residential and parts that are just teaming with the eccentrics!

Tower road is a road that offers twist and turns for the more experienced driver. I love speed racing and that is what my friends and I use this street for. Now I am not suggesting that is a good idea and don't get caught. If you take this road you are going to have to turn around and head back to the road that you came from because it literally does not take you anywhere but a dead end. It is rather creepy at night. It makes me think of the horror movies where things go bump in the night. Explore this road if you dare.

Parrott Drive might be a little to busy for a lot of people but I love the feeling of being surrounded by so many of peers. Parrott Drive is right off of the College of San Mateo. This street is always alive even during the slow semesters like spring and summer. Students are always fighting over parking spots and there is always the ticket police waiting to issue a ticket for expired parking rates. I have gotten a couple and if you keep getting them they can add up. Parrott Drive street is very noisy and bustling with students almost everyday. It is somewhat quieter on the weekends. Don't worry the road is rather long so it pans out into a residential street and restaurants and other things.

If you want to escape the hectic life of the city and not have to drive to far then venture off towards Crystal Spring Road. You will be completely at one with the sounds of nature and maybe even spot some wildlife. Be warned though that the road is not in the best condition. Over the years it has been patched up but it is in complete need of an overhaul. There are quite a few houses in the area but they are spread out to give it a truly country experience. The traffic is light to moderate at best.

There is a great soccer field across the street from some houses on Lincoln Avenue. I used to have matches there when I was a kid. The area is still used for youth soccer matches and individual games. I still use the field quite a bit with my friends for some personal games. They always draw spectators. Over the field on really nice days there are families spread over blankets with picnic baskets or a book. It is also a popular area to play frisbie. I actually wouldn't mind living on Lincoln Avenue. It is a fairly nice and quiet neighborhood.

It seems that the sun is always shining on Higate Drive. The street is brand new as far as the lining goes and the houses match with their perfect manicured lawns and hedges. There are plenty of stop, slow and yield words painted in white right on the street because there aren't that many signs up for some reason instructing the traffic to do what, although for the most part it is pretty obvious. Being right next to Skyline it starts to get pretty busy after the houses pan out and give way to restaurants, doctor offices and other things. Cars are bumper to bumper during the week commute.