What we help with

The outings and rituals that make life feel like life.

Every visit is bespoke — matched to what your parent actually loves. These are the Peninsula favorites our companions help with most.

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Farmers Market Mornings

Community · 2-3 hours

A companion for the Millbrae, Burlingame, Menlo Park or San Carlos farmers markets — sampling produce, chatting with vendors and carrying the bags home.

  • Millbrae Saturday market
  • Burlingame Fresh Market
  • San Carlos on Laurel St
  • Menlo Park Sundays

Peninsula Parks & Gardens

Outdoors · 1-2 hours

Fresh air and familiar paths — the Japanese Tea Garden at San Mateo Central Park, Coyote Point, Washington Park in Burlingame or a stroll at Holbrook-Palmer.

  • San Mateo Central Park
  • Coyote Point
  • Washington Park
  • Burton Park, San Carlos

Favorite Restaurants & Cafés

Social · 1-2 hours

Back to the tables they love — Burlingame Avenue, downtown San Mateo on B Street, Santa Cruz Ave in Menlo Park or dim sum on Broadway in Millbrae.

  • Burlingame Avenue
  • B Street, San Mateo
  • Broadway dim sum
  • Laurel St, San Carlos

Museums & Culture

Culture · 2-3 hours

An afternoon at CuriOdyssey at Coyote Point, the Hiller Aviation Museum in San Carlos, Filoli’s gardens or a concert at Kohl Mansion.

  • CuriOdyssey
  • Hiller Aviation Museum
  • Filoli gardens
  • Kohl Mansion concerts

Appointments & Errands

Everyday · 1-3 hours

A calm, reliable escort to medical and dental appointments, the pharmacy, Draeger’s or the bank — with information relayed back to the family.

  • Appointment rides
  • Relaying to the family
  • Grocery runs
  • Pharmacy & banking

Coffee & Companionship

Social · 1-2 hours

A standing weekly visit — coffee on Burlingame Avenue or Santa Cruz Ave, a walk, and real conversation with someone matched to their personality.

  • Local cafés
  • Story sharing
  • A familiar face
  • Regular visits

Libraries & Lifelong Learning

Learning · 1-2 hours

Trips to the Burlingame, Millbrae or San Mateo libraries, author talks, Kepler’s in Menlo Park, and quiet time browsing new releases together.

  • Peninsula libraries
  • Kepler’s Books
  • Author events
  • Book discussions

Home Comforts & Cooking

At Home · 2-3 hours

Light housekeeping, a home-cooked meal from a family recipe, help with technology, and a tidier, safer home to enjoy.

  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Tech help
  • Family recipes

Family Events & Occasions

Community · Flexible

Getting them to the reunion, the grandchild’s game or a birthday dinner — help with the ride, the logistics and simply being present.

  • Reunions
  • Grandkids’ games
  • Birthdays & holidays
  • Airport drop-offs

Bespoke to what they love

Let’s plan their next favorite outing

Tell us what your parent enjoys and a coordinator will match a companion who can make it happen — on your schedule.