The City of Brisbane, referred to by locals as “The City of Stars”, is bordered by San Francisco and South San Francisco to the North and South, Daly City and San Bruno Mountain to the East, and the Brisbane Lagoon and Highway 101 to the West. It is home to approximately 4,282 residents, beautiful San Bruno Mountain, a 580-berth Marina, a Community Pool, tennis courts, and Mission Blue Center where world-class musicians flock to because of its wonderfully accommodating acoustics for live chamber music.

Unlike its neighbors, the weather in Brisbane is oftentimes sunny, due to San Bruno Mountain keeping the fog away from the tiny town that’s nestled in its northern slope. In total, the City of Brisbane encompasses 3.46 sq. miles of land plus 17 sq. miles of water and has outstanding views of the San Francisco Bay.

Visitors to Brisbane are often surprised that a town such as Brisbane exists along the San Francisco Peninsula. Its quaintness and small-town feel are a throw-back to the days when times were simpler and neighbors greeted each other on the street. Such is still the case in Brisbane today, where its walkable streets often result in friendly run-ins and people knowing their neighbors by name. It is an extremely caring community, where volunteers are abundant and eager to make sure their “City of Stars” shines bright.

Recent projects of significance in the City include the 25^th Festival of Lights celebration, the Annual Winter Clean-Up, an upgrade to the City’s SCADA system, the preservation of Open Space, and City Hall’s Green Parking Lot.

The community of Brisbane was incorporated in 1961 as a general-law city with a Council-Manager form of government, but there is a rich history that offers perspective into how the process of incorporation came about and which bears reading and understanding. That history has been archived on the City’s website here.