Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative

PORTOLA

Bordered by Silver Avenue, McLaren Park and the 101 Highway, the Portola District is a family-oriented, multi-cultural neighborhood.  Comprised mainly of single-family homes, Portola’s residents represent a variety of ages, incomes, and cultural backgrounds, including new residents and others who have lived in the neighborhood for over 80 years. 

Festive banners showcase the vibrant and multicultural identity of the neighborhood, highlighting the iconic images of the historic Avenue Theater building and the beauty of McLaren Park.

San Bruno Avenue

San Bruno Avenue, easily accessed by Highway 101 and Interstate 280, is the thriving commercial main street of the Portola District. The street hosts a mix of neighborhood-serving retail, locally-owned restaurants, and business strongholds which have been serving the community for generations.  It is home to Breakfast at Tiffany’s, a diner popular with families from all backgrounds, Johnson’s Barbecue, known citywide for its sauce, and the San Bruno Market, a bustling Asian grocery store.  An impressive range of Chinese restaurants and retailers create a hub of activity on the southern side of the City. 

San Bruno Avenue has recently undergone significant physical improvements including the undergrounding of utility lines, placement of new street lanterns, planting of trees and fortnight lilies, and numerous storefront improvement projects. 

San Bruno Avenue, Silver to Mansell