Metropolitan Apartments is one of America's most walkable neighborhoods.

A short drive south-east on El Camino Real gets you to Whole Foods, and year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays you can stock-up on fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables at the Farmers' Market over at College of San Mateo.

If you're looking for an ultimate foodie adventure, downtown's got a great scene to please your inner-gourmand. Left Bank wins your heart over with simple, authentic French bistro fare. Viognier's got everything from pan-seared foie gras to Kobe beef burgers. And then there's Lure, which serves up fresh seafood and an ambiance that's pure urban chic.

No matter how you dice it, life at Metropolitan is more than okay.