Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe this July 4

At Bay Meadows, we know your four-legged friends are family, and nothing matters more than keeping them safe and happy—especially during the excitement (and noise!) of the Fourth of July. While the holiday is full of fun for humans, it can be overwhelming for our pet family. A few simple steps can make a big difference for your dog’s comfort and well-being.

One of the best things you can do? Tire them out. Plan a long walk through Bay Meadows 18 acres of open space and neighborhood pathways or pop over to Landing Green Park for an extra game of fetch before the fireworks begin. San Mateo also has several wonderful dog-friendly parks and off-leash play areas nearby. Take a trip to Seal Point Park for waterfront views and wide open space, or visit the popular Laurie Meadows Dog Exercise Area for some off-leash play. Los Prados Park offers shaded strolls perfect for warm summer days. Beresford’s Chanteloup Field offers a three-acre off-leash dog area to blow off some energy, while Central Park features trails and grassy spots where your dog can relax before the evening excitement begins.

A well-exercised pup is more likely to feel relaxed once the sun goes down. You might even consider serving dinner and doing potty time earlier than usual so they’re settled in before things get loud.

Create a cozy retreat inside your home—think of it as a little doggie fort. Gather their favorite blankets, toys, and maybe even an old t-shirt that smells like you. This familiar setup offers a sense of safety when the outside world feels unpredictable. Play calming music or turn on a white noise app to help drown out the pops and booms.

Your presence matters. If possible, stay home with your pup and offer gentle reassurance. Snuggles, treats, or engaging toys like Kongs or puzzles can work wonders for distraction. If your dog has high anxiety, talk to your vet ahead of time about options like a Thundershirt or safe sedatives that can help take the edge off.

Here’s a handy recap to keep your dog safe and happy this Fourth:

• Tire them out with playtime and a long walk
• Plan for an earlier dinner and potty break
• Set up a cozy hideaway with blankets and your scent
• Use Kongs, puzzles, or calming music to distract
• Stay home and comfort them
• Ensure tags are on or pet is microchipped
• Keep human food out of reach
• Talk to your vet about anxiety support if needed

Bay Meadows is proud to be a pet-friendly neighborhood full of thoughtful pet parents. Let’s make this Fourth of July a safe one for all our furry residents!

Conveniently located between San Francisco and Palo Alto in San Mateo, Bay Meadows offers housing within walking distance of Caltrain. Ease of transportation is only one reason you’ll fall in love with Bay Meadows. Smartly-designed, high-quality new homes and the Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows sit among 18 acres of open space, which includes parks, a community garden, public art, ball fields, bocce and basketball courts and a new playground. All this just a walk from Hillsdale Shopping Center, Whole Foods, Clayroom San Mateo, Blue Bottle Coffee, Fieldwork Brewing Company Taproom and Beer Garden, and more. Learn more about what Midurban life offers by joining us on Instagram.

 

Make Your Guests Feel Right at Home with This Handy List

A good first impression is everything! Summertime means welcoming more guests to your residence, which can be overwhelming. Whether company is your coming for an evening barbeque, a weekend or a week, it’s important to ensure they feel right at home.

If you’re prepping for a weekend or longer, there is a lot that you can do to make their stay amazing, long before they ever step foot in your residence at Bay Meadows. Below is a quick checklist that’ll help you get started:

Keep the entry spacious for shoes and bags.

Bring on the citrus! Citrus, vanilla, and herbal scents like basil or rosemary the most widely favored scents. Ensure your home smells fresh with clean floors, linens, emptied trash, and candles.

Remove pet hair with a lint roller before guests arrive.

De-clutter! A clean space is appealing; clear surfaces, dust, and vacuum.

Ensure the bathroom has extra toilet paper, nice spray, soap, and clean hand towels ready.

Prepare a basket in a guest room anticipating any needs such as drinks, snacks, chargers, or sunscreen. You can also include one in the bathroom with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, and hang up an extra robe.

Provide a closet, hangers, side table, and luggage rack.

Include fresh linens, a clock, charger, trash can, and little extras like a chocolate or mint on the pillow like a fabulous 5-star turndown service.

Add fresh flowers, have your guest WiFi password available and grab a few of their favorite items for the most welcoming experience.

For weekend stays or longer, get a few gift cards to Blue Bottle, Fieldwork Brewing or a favorite restaurant or entertainment spot like Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas or Pinstripes Bowling at nearby Hillsdale Shopping Center so they can enjoy a walkable adventure on you! It’s a great way to enjoy a break without saying so much.

An inviting and comfortable stay paired with your genuine attention to all the little details will surely turn you into an expert host!

Have you been looking for new construction, luxury apartment living in San Mateo? Look no further! Located within commuting distance to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, with easy access to downtown San Mateo and Redwood City via Caltrain, the Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows is the perfect place to live and play. Luxurious amenities include fitness centers, pools, club rooms and outdoor fire pits. From a spectacular boutique retreat to an energetic urban hub, The Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows in San Mateo serves up life and living just the way you want. Learn more about leasing at Quimby, Field House, The Russell, The Morgan, and our newest apartment community – Hawthorne. Find your perfect match here.

Meet Gabrielle, General Manager at The Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows

We’re pleased to introduce you to Gabrielle McAdory, General Manager of The Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows! Three words she’d use to describe Bay Meadows are vibrant, welcoming, and peaceful. This June, the new management team at Bozzuto is rolling out the red carpet for Resident Appreciation— a celebration not to be missed, and the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with new faces!

It truly feels like home here. The thoughtfully designed courtyards, the warm sense of community, and the charm of each building really make it stand out. Waking up to gorgeous greenery and peaceful paths—it’s the perfect way to start my mornings with a refreshing walk and a deep breath of fresh air!

When not working, you’ll find Gabrielle out on the trails! I love exploring nature and discovering new hiking spots—there’s nothing better than getting lost in a good view.

New to the area, Gabrielle can’t wait to dive into all the amazing trails and parks around Bay Meadows. With so many fresh adventures ahead—she’s ready to explore them all! So if you have tips on favorite places to explore along the SF Peninsula, please drop by, introduce yourself and share them with Gabrielle!

What’s your favorite park in the neighborhood?
Bay Meadows Park is our happy place! My baby absolutely adores watching the ducks waddle by the water—it’s a simple joy that lights up our day.

What are some special services or perks that the Bozzuto Bay Meadows team provides to the Apartment Collection residents that people may not know about?
The team really goes above and beyond—whether it’s watering your plants, picking up mail, or even feeding your cat while you’re away, we make sure you’re covered. It’s such a comforting perk to have!

Get to know Gabrielle in this quick-fire round:

My Bay Meadows Cafe Blue Bottle order is: Green tea with lemon and honey

3 songs currently on my playlist:
II Hands II Heaven – Beyoncé
Messy – Rose
Snooze – SZA

______ inspires me: My baby—those tiny toes and big smiles—are my biggest inspiration.

If I could be a superhero, I’d be: Wonder Woman—strong, fearless, and compassionate.

Instagram or Tik Tok? Instagram

Favorite place at Bay Meadows to mix with new neighbors: The park on a sunny Saturday morning—everyone’s out and about, it’s such a great vibe.

Experience Midurban life. Bay Meadows is a family-friendly neighborhood with lots of open space to enjoy all-year long. Whether it’s growing your own vegetables in an organic community garden, playing a game of pick-up basketball after work, team building over bocce in the Fieldwork San Mateo beer garden, crafting new creations at Clayroom San Mateo, picnicking with family on warm summer nights or with a run around the park, there’s no shortage of green space to explore. Check out life out and about at Bay Meadows by following us on Instagram.

Single Level Plans, Patio Entries and Nearby Parks? Yes, please.

If you’re looking for an exquisitely designed 2- or 3-bedroom apartment in a vibrant community – look no further than Hawthorne at Bay Meadows! These stunning residences fill up fast – don’t miss your chance to live in this premier San Mateo community.

Schedule a tour soon followed by lunch or dinner at one of our favorite local restaurants: Himawari (Hello, Ramen!), Espetus Brazilian Steak House or Izayakya Mai.

 

Hawthorne’s 2- and 3-bedroom residence plans include a limited-supply of single-level floor plans which are ideal (and extremely convenient) for pet-owners. In fact, the first-floor private entry patios have been a really popular design element for people with dogs. It’s a major convenience to be able to avoid long corridors, stairs, and elevators multiple times a day!

Adjacent to parks and open spaces on three sides– Paddock Park, Landing Green Park, and the community garden at Persimmon Park, Hawthorne was designed to extend and blend into its surroundings.

A single-level plan, private first-floor entry patio, plus a park nearby?  Fido will fall in love! And you cannot find a Peninsula neighborhood more pet-friendly. With retailers like Fieldwork Brewing San Mateo Beer Garden and Blue Bottle Cafe that cater to canines, tails will always be waggin’.

The best part about life at Bay Meadows is how walkable the area is, whether its taking your dog out for a walk, getting a bite to eat or grocery shopping – you can do all of it within a 10-minute walk. The kitchens at Hawthorne are the perfect mix of modern and luxury, providing Samsung appliances plus ample flat-paneled cabinetry for all your cookware, and the gym has top of the line equipment that will provide you with all of your workout needs.  

Book your personal tour with our leasing team soon and view available plans.

Leasing Center Open Daily 9-6 | 3098 Kyne Street West San Mateo, CA 94403 | 650-855-8768| BayMeadows@bozzuto.com

Stunning and Sunstainable, Hawthorne San Mateo uses Cross Laminated Timber

San Mateo’s Bay Meadows residential transit oriented development has been viewed as a model in sustainable development, just last year receiving an honorable mention from the Green Building awards, sponsored by groups such as Sustainable San Mateo County and Peninsula Clean Energy. The mix of neighborhood apartments, homes and townhomes sit right next to the Hillsdale Caltrain station, and18 acres extend living spaces with pocket parks, and ample bike and walk paths to enjoy more time outdoors. But sustainable design doesn’t stop at the master plan. Hawthorne has taken this concept to new heights! 

At Hawthorne, cross laminated timber is visible in the top floor apartments and townhomes, which have beautiful exposed natural wood (European Spruce) ceilings. Additionally, the residences at Hawthorne enjoy a remarkable amount of natural light throughout the spaces, thanks to expansive windows and lofty ceiling heights that start at ~9’on the 4th floor and go up to ~10.5’ on additional floors with some soaring even higher in the townhomes. Adding to its sustainable design, Hawthorne is topped with rooftop solar panels.

To highlight the warm California Modern aesthetic, Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Mass Plywood panel (MPP) was strategically used throughout Hawthorne, and within bedroom ceilings and dens of Hawthorne’s four stand alone townhomes. Mechanical systems were coordinated to maximize the amount of exposed CLT to showcase the material, for both aesthetic reasons and to raise awareness of this high-quality material.

In the residences themselves, we celebrated the building’s state-of-the-art use of Cross-Laminated Timber by exposing the structural wood, creating a hospitable Scandinavian look. ~ Vivian Lee, Edmonds + Lee Architects, Hawthorne’s Architect of Record

Hawthorne’s architectural design team worked with Scott MacLellan, the owner of Gurnet Point, a self-performing general contracting firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, to utilize Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) throughout the building and townhomes. Through the use of project modeling and prefabrication of I-joist floors and walls, MacLellan has helped build more than 1.5 million square feet of structures throughout the Bay Area. He was also involved in the erection of San Francisco’s first downtown CLT structure.

We caught up with Scott to learn more about this stunning and sustainable product used in the natural design at Hawthorne:

What’s driving the Mass Timber momentum in the Bay Area?

Mass Timber is gaining popularity due to the potential for environmental benefits and aesthetics.  As mass timber suppliers in Canada and the Pacific Northwest grow in capacity, they are looking to expand into other U.S. markets as the product becomes more mainstream.

What are some of the benefits of using Cross Laminated Timber in construction today?

CLT allows us to prefabricate the floor system, as opposed to using traditional joist or truss framing.  This makes the building much faster and safer to assemble, with parts that are manufactured off-site using very precise machining.

In what ways is Cross Laminated Timber an environmentally sound product?

CLT comes from a renewable raw material – wood – and it’s sourced from sustainable forests.  Cross Laminated Timber sequesters carbon, and uses fewer greenhouse gases in its manufacturing process than steel or concrete.

Explore the light-filled apartment homes full of natural wood accents and designer finishes all around. A boutique community, Hawthorne is the perfect spot to experience the smaller joys of life.

Just three blocks from Caltrain, Hawthorne is part of Bay Meadows Urban Village, a transit oriented development. With a strong connection to nature you’ll enjoy lots of natural light and greenery in the courtyard and adjacent parks, plus an immediate connection to natural wood elements used throughout its design. Bay Meadows is walkable, bikeable, and features plenty of open space for recreation; Hawthorne even has EV chargers and a secure bike room that opens up directly to outside, making it easier to actually use your bike.

View the apartment website and contact the leasing team here. 

Leasing Center Open Daily 9-6 | 3098 Kyne Street West San Mateo, CA 94403 | 650-855-8768| BayMeadows@bozzuto.com

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It’s A Dog’s Dream Life at Bay Meadows

When you call Bay Meadows home, you can count on tails to be wagging. Bay Meadows and San Mateo have plenty of pet friendly retailers and outdoor gems to explore with your canine companion. There’s miles of trails, grassy areas and outdoor spaces with seating to spend time with your pooch like Landing Green and Bay Meadows Park. Some may even call it a pet paradise!

Pamper your pet in the Field House apartments dog wash station after a run on the Bay Trail or in The Morgan grooming spa replete with bathing station and drying area.

Bay Meadows’ Town Square offers shaded seating to dine al fresco, and many retailers offer creations just for your pup. Stroll to Blue Bottle Bay Meadows Café for your morning cup and a Pupuccino. Add a complimentary dog treat when you order through the Blue Bottle iOS app and pick it up with your coffee. Be sure to tag your pooch on Insta in the #dogsofbluebottle series. Spend the afternoon or evening in Fieldwork Brewing San Mateo Beer Garden – a favorite to lounge and relax with friends around a firepit. There’s a tag for Insta Brew Dogs too. Our community is a wonderful place to get outside, socialize and discover new friends and companions! The Bay Meadows Apartment Collection is a pet-friendly choice for Peninsula living.

 

We’re lucky at Bay Meadows, just outside your front door you’ll find 18 acres of open space filled with walking trails and pocket parks, plus a direct link from the neighborhood to the popular and scenic San Francisco Bay Trail path which winds through the Peninsula.  The numerous options available offer wonderful venues to explore our neighborhood all while burning off some energy and meeting new friends for puppy dates.

Walks are just a small part of your dog’s life at Bay Meadows so we’ve rounded up several additional vendors and services that your canine friend will love.

Look your best on all of your Bay Meadows neighborhood walks. Experience convenient mobile grooming when Happy Bay Paws rolls in and some serious pampering when you visit local groomers such as Carlos from Oh My Dog Grooming Salon.

Every dog adoption comes with a special set of needs. Whether you dog have separation anxiety or needs a little extra guidance being socialized, you’ll be impressed by Erika of Relax Rover.

Indulgence in tasty baked treats from Precious Puch Doggie Bakery and Pet Food Express, plus look your best with the latest pup swag from Paws and Arrows and Studio Cinnamon. When your sidekick looks their very best with a fresh cut and all the accessories, plan a pet photoshoot with Jan Lundberg at A-List Photos or a fun Pop-up photoshoot at Landing Green Park with Paws and Play.

Whether you’re away for the day or vacation, sometimes you need a little, extra help. Enjoy meeting local boarders, walkers and sitters: Michah of Point Fetch Match and Amy of GOOD DOG Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters! Want to send your pup to camp? Meet Craig and Tina of Paws Dog Camp to learn more about their pup adventures.

Another excellent, and often overlooked, resource regarding training, rescue and education is the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA!

And when you find yourself looking to extend and expand your doggie adventures, here is a wonderful link for nearby, scenic outdoor destinations/day-trips for you and your dog.

Walkscore.com rates Bay Meadows high on the list for walkable locations to live on the San Francisco Peninsula and for good reason!  Bay Meadows has a high Walkscore because it is steps from shopping, retail, groceries, parks, Caltrain and a few short miles from downtown San Mateo with its burgeoning restaurant scene. Check out life out and about at Bay Meadows by following us on Instagram.

Leasing Center Open Daily 9-6 | 3098 Kyne Street West San Mateo, CA 94403 | 650-855-8768| BayMeadows@bozzuto.com