Guidebook for San Carlos
Essentials
Bianchini's Market
3130 Alpine RdTrader Joe's
1482 El Camino RealLucky
200 Woodside PlzGetting Around
San Carlos Caltrain station
Food Scene
The Refuge
963 Laurel StGreat artisan pastrami sandwiches, Belgian beer and fries!
Nice fresh seasonal menu, cute terrace, wonderful for lunch, dinner or brunch. Lots of vegetarian options.
38 locals recommend
Johnston's Saltbox
1696 Laurel StNice fresh seasonal menu, cute terrace, wonderful for lunch, dinner or brunch. Lots of vegetarian options.
Tully's Coffee
349 Main StWebb Ranch
Located in Portola Valley, Webb Ranch will be open for u-pick berries on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting in May 30. There is a $4 per person entrance fee (unless you are 4 and under or 65+ in which case you get in free), and fruit is $5 a lb. to take home (but they do encourage you to eat all you can in the field) . Blackberries and raspberries are available at the moment, but call ahead to see what the picking is like. Little ones will enjoy a picnic on the lawn or a jump in the (free!) bouncy house, and all berries are CCOF organic!
Hours: Tues., Thurs. and Sat., 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (as available)
2720 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, Ca
650-854-5417
Online: webbranchinc.com
Webb Ranch U-Pick
2720 Alpine RoadWebb Ranch
Located in Portola Valley, Webb Ranch will be open for u-pick berries on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays starting in May 30. There is a $4 per person entrance fee (unless you are 4 and under or 65+ in which case you get in free), and fruit is $5 a lb. to take home (but they do encourage you to eat all you can in the field) . Blackberries and raspberries are available at the moment, but call ahead to see what the picking is like. Little ones will enjoy a picnic on the lawn or a jump in the (free!) bouncy house, and all berries are CCOF organic!
Hours: Tues., Thurs. and Sat., 8 a.m.–1 p.m. (as available)
2720 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, Ca
650-854-5417
Online: webbranchinc.com
Starbucks
1391 Saratoga DrReliable place for your caffeine fix
3 Pigs BBQ
1754 Laurel StDelicious BBQ. Casual Atmosphere. Eat in or take out.
Interesting food, emphasis on English and Scottish food, but the food is always better than it looks on the menu. Fun atmosphere for a drink. Nice wood bar.
28 locals recommend
Martins West Gastropub
831 Main StInteresting food, emphasis on English and Scottish food, but the food is always better than it looks on the menu. Fun atmosphere for a drink. Nice wood bar.
Excellent pizza and salads in Palo Alto. There is another one in San Francisco in the Mission District if you are there. Both worth a visit if you are a pizza snob.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StExcellent pizza and salads in Palo Alto. There is another one in San Francisco in the Mission District if you are there. Both worth a visit if you are a pizza snob.
Great local place for wonderful Italian food, including pizza, pasta and super salads.
8 locals recommend
Locanda Positano
617 Laurel StreetGreat local place for wonderful Italian food, including pizza, pasta and super salads.
Parks & Nature
The closest enclosed dog park is right next to San Carlos City Hall at the corner of Elm Street and San Carlos Avenue. It is a 10 min walk from home. Dogs can play off leash. They have limited hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 AM – 8 PM and Saturdays: 9 AM – 5 PM
Closed daily for maintenance: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sundays and Holidays: Closed
Closed during inclement weather.
San Carlos City Hall
600 Elm StThe closest enclosed dog park is right next to San Carlos City Hall at the corner of Elm Street and San Carlos Avenue. It is a 10 min walk from home. Dogs can play off leash. They have limited hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 AM – 8 PM and Saturdays: 9 AM – 5 PM
Closed daily for maintenance: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Sundays and Holidays: Closed
Closed during inclement weather.
This is another enclosed dog park where dogs can be off leash. It is also nice to take dogs for a walk along the Bay. There are lots of water birds in the area, and sometimes you even see a sea lion!
Shore Dogs Park
1393 Radio RdThis is another enclosed dog park where dogs can be off leash. It is also nice to take dogs for a walk along the Bay. There are lots of water birds in the area, and sometimes you even see a sea lion!
Crestview Park
1000 Crestview DrNearby hiking trail on a ridge with views of the Bay.
Another park that is dog friendly, with play structures, sports fields and an area for dogs to play. This area is not enclosed, so dogs should stay on leash.
Barkley Fields and Park
5001 Farm Hill BlvdAnother park that is dog friendly, with play structures, sports fields and an area for dogs to play. This area is not enclosed, so dogs should stay on leash.
This is a great beach that allows dogs both on hiking trail above the beach and down by the water. It is too cold to swim, but is a great place for a picnic with the pups or on your own.
21 locals recommend
Poplar Beach
Poplar StreetThis is a great beach that allows dogs both on hiking trail above the beach and down by the water. It is too cold to swim, but is a great place for a picnic with the pups or on your own.
Drinks & Nightlife
Town
716 Laurel StTown is both a great bar and a wonderful restaurant.
The Cask Wine Bar
782 Laurel StThe Cask is great for wine and light food.
Entertainment & Activities
Redwood Downtown 20 and XD
825 Middlefield RdSightseeing
If you want a scenic drive, or you are interested in golf and want to see the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course, this is a nice day trip
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17-Mile_Drive
17 Mile Drive
17 Mile DriveIf you want a scenic drive, or you are interested in golf and want to see the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course, this is a nice day trip
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17-Mile_Drive