Guidebook for San Carlos
Food Scene
Patxi's Pizza
677 Laurel StGreat deep dish pizza
Shiki Bistro
825 Laurel StGreat Happy Hour
The Refuge
963 Laurel StAmerican Fare and Great Beer
Town
716 Laurel StSee and Be Seen...Great Bar Scene
Cuisinett
1105 San Carlos AveFrench Bistro Style Lunch and Dinner
Johnston's Saltbox
1696 Laurel StDate Night
Drinks & Nightlife
Savanna Jazz
1189 Laurel StBest Jazz in the Area
The Cask Wine Bar
782 Laurel StNice atmosphere with light food options
Great atmosphere with Beer Garden, Food Trucks, and Live Music on Friday nights from 4pm to 10pm
11 locals recommend
Devils Canyon Brewing Company
935 Washington StGreat atmosphere with Beer Garden, Food Trucks, and Live Music on Friday nights from 4pm to 10pm
Food and Drink in a lively atmosphere with outdoor seating, fire pits, and bocce ball.
19 locals recommend
The Office
1748 El Camino RealFood and Drink in a lively atmosphere with outdoor seating, fire pits, and bocce ball.
Club Fox
2209 BroadwayGreat place to listen to some class acts and excellent tribute bands
Sightseeing
Hike along the bluffs with views of the Pacific Ocean, shop in the quaint town, and eat great food.
280 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay
Hike along the bluffs with views of the Pacific Ocean, shop in the quaint town, and eat great food.
Parks & Nature
Pulgas Ridge Preserve
3-5 mile loop trails in beautiful setting
Various length and difficulty.. great views of the bay and San Francisco in the distance
68 locals recommend
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
10 Old Stage Coach RdVarious length and difficulty.. great views of the bay and San Francisco in the distance
San Carlos has 16 parks throughout the city. Visit the Parks and Rec website for which is best for picnics or hiking or sports, etc
San Carlos Parks & Recreation
601 Chestnut StSan Carlos has 16 parks throughout the city. Visit the Parks and Rec website for which is best for picnics or hiking or sports, etc
Arts & Culture
Small museum on Stanford Campus with fantastic collection..even a Rodin Sculpture Garden. Worth the drive to Palo Alto for a morning at the museum followed by lunch and shopping on University Avenue.
143 locals recommend
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrSmall museum on Stanford Campus with fantastic collection..even a Rodin Sculpture Garden. Worth the drive to Palo Alto for a morning at the museum followed by lunch and shopping on University Avenue.
San Carlos Museum of History
533 Laurel StSmall venue with lots of local interesting history about San Carlos
Airplane enthusiasts and kids of all ages will enjoy this local museum near the San Carlos Airport
38 locals recommend
Hiller Aviation Museum
601 Skyway RdAirplane enthusiasts and kids of all ages will enjoy this local museum near the San Carlos Airport
Shopping
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterHigh end stores in a beautiful outdoor mall
Great for a rainy afternoon walk around the mall. Typical stores with some large food chain restaurants
150 locals recommend
Hillsdale Shopping Center
60 31st AveGreat for a rainy afternoon walk around the mall. Typical stores with some large food chain restaurants
Whole Foods Market
1010 Park PlClosest Whole Foods Market to San Carlos.
Essentials
Nice small grocery chain with good deli and excellent meat counter.
28 locals recommend
Lunardi's Markets
1600 Pleasant Hill RdNice small grocery chain with good deli and excellent meat counter.
Bianchini's Market
3130 Alpine RdLocal favorite of San Carlos Families
Trader Joe's
1482 El Camino RealIf you need your Trader Joe's fix, we have one in San Carlos
Mulberrys Garment Care - San Carlos Dry Cleaners
1161 Brittan AveOur local favorite dry cleaner
CVS Pharmacy
533 Coleman Ave