Guidebook for San Carlos
Food Scene
A local standout, excellent service, dark and busy with tasty American food -- steaks, ribs, chicken, fish and inventive appetizers, an excellent wine selection, fun cocktails, and don't forget to leave room for the decadent bread pudding!
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Town
716 Laurel StA local standout, excellent service, dark and busy with tasty American food -- steaks, ribs, chicken, fish and inventive appetizers, an excellent wine selection, fun cocktails, and don't forget to leave room for the decadent bread pudding!
Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner -- no reservations but worth any short wait. Not a huge menu, but an open airy restaurant, small, friendly, no attitude. Classic California with fresh greens from the rooftop garden.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Johnston's Saltbox
1696 Laurel StBrunch, Lunch, or Dinner -- no reservations but worth any short wait. Not a huge menu, but an open airy restaurant, small, friendly, no attitude. Classic California with fresh greens from the rooftop garden.
Restaurant and Bar -- but famous for it's home cured pastrami. They are deservedly proud of the meat they prepare and serve -- the west coast version of a classic, with LOTS of beers on tap to quench your thirst.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Refuge
963 Laurel StRestaurant and Bar -- but famous for it's home cured pastrami. They are deservedly proud of the meat they prepare and serve -- the west coast version of a classic, with LOTS of beers on tap to quench your thirst.
Ok. I’ll share my favorite. Comfortable, unpretentious authentic restaurant with a menu chock full of flavors. If you’re in the know, La Viga is an affordable treat for dinner.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Viga Seafood & Cocina Mexicana
1772 BroadwayOk. I’ll share my favorite. Comfortable, unpretentious authentic restaurant with a menu chock full of flavors. If you’re in the know, La Viga is an affordable treat for dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friday nights is family friendly -- Food Trucks, kids, dogs, music, and a diverse array of fresh homemade beers. I'm partial to "California Sunshine," but I'm swayed by the name!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Devils Canyon Brewing Company
935 Washington StFriday nights is family friendly -- Food Trucks, kids, dogs, music, and a diverse array of fresh homemade beers. I'm partial to "California Sunshine," but I'm swayed by the name!
Parks & Nature
Close to home, easy to get to, easy parking (usually!) and gentle meandering trails.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Edgewood y Reserva Natural
10 Old Stage Coach RdClose to home, easy to get to, easy parking (usually!) and gentle meandering trails.
Update June 7, 2021 — Just went here on the weekend with grandparents AND teenagers for the first time in a while — and we shared a beautiful walk on a gentle trail and then through the delightful abundant, fragrant and manicured gardens. Cafe, food trucks, and charming gift store including plants for sale. 10 minutes from our house.
141 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdUpdate June 7, 2021 — Just went here on the weekend with grandparents AND teenagers for the first time in a while — and we shared a beautiful walk on a gentle trail and then through the delightful abundant, fragrant and manicured gardens. Cafe, food trucks, and charming gift store including plants for sale. 10 minutes from our house.
Essentials
Oh the places we go! And we go here often. Lots of pre-made sandwiches and salads for picnics, loads of wine & beer. Get a few bottles of Vinho Verde for a sparkling light taste of Portugal and summer.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
1482 El Camino RealOh the places we go! And we go here often. Lots of pre-made sandwiches and salads for picnics, loads of wine & beer. Get a few bottles of Vinho Verde for a sparkling light taste of Portugal and summer.
Entertainment & Activities
Update June 7, 2021: Now teaching in-studio, fully vaccinated classes!
Lots of variety -- Hot Yoga, warm yoga, Yin & Restorative classes, and a core crunching, butt tightening, calf firming Core Fit class with the inimitable Val. Showers. Mats & Towels available for rent. Drop in classes aren't cheap. But if you have a hankering to get your yoga on, this place is an 8 minute drive -- and it's above Peet's Coffee, so you get aromatherapy thrown in: BONUS! :-)
Yoga Health Center
677 Laurel StUpdate June 7, 2021: Now teaching in-studio, fully vaccinated classes!
Lots of variety -- Hot Yoga, warm yoga, Yin & Restorative classes, and a core crunching, butt tightening, calf firming Core Fit class with the inimitable Val. Showers. Mats & Towels available for rent. Drop in classes aren't cheap. But if you have a hankering to get your yoga on, this place is an 8 minute drive -- and it's above Peet's Coffee, so you get aromatherapy thrown in: BONUS! :-)
A fun 9 hole, par 3 course, around 12 minutes away. I play it a few times a month -- more in the summer. $15 a round. $3 a beer (Stock up in the pro shop -- don't bring your own.) First 3 holes are 170 yards and the most challenging. Next 6 holes are 100-150 yards. Get out your wedges. They ALSO have an 18 hole Frisbee Golf course on the same grounds! Very challenging and recommended if you brought your discs -- or you can rent/borrow/buy some in the pro shop.
Emerald Hills Golf Course
938 Wilmington WayA fun 9 hole, par 3 course, around 12 minutes away. I play it a few times a month -- more in the summer. $15 a round. $3 a beer (Stock up in the pro shop -- don't bring your own.) First 3 holes are 170 yards and the most challenging. Next 6 holes are 100-150 yards. Get out your wedges. They ALSO have an 18 hole Frisbee Golf course on the same grounds! Very challenging and recommended if you brought your discs -- or you can rent/borrow/buy some in the pro shop.