Guidebook for San Carlos
Essentials
Trader Joe's
1482 El Camino RealGreat to-go foods, low prices and very convenient to the house.
Bianchini's Market
3130 Alpine RdGreat gourmet market, fresh fish, produce
Lucky
200 Woodside PlzNearest large grocery store
Food Scene
The warm cabbage salad, chicken caesar salad, and ahi entree are all hits. Their beef is also quite popular. Outdoor dining
80 locals recommend
Town
716 Laurel StThe warm cabbage salad, chicken caesar salad, and ahi entree are all hits. Their beef is also quite popular. Outdoor dining
Popular breakfast spot. There may be a wait but the food is good and fresh and the service is excellent. Outdoor dining
21 locals recommend
Stacks - Redwood City
314 El Camino RealPopular breakfast spot. There may be a wait but the food is good and fresh and the service is excellent. Outdoor dining
Super fresh ingredients - some from their rooftop garden. This family-owned neighborhood gem is a local's favorite. They do not accept reservations so plan for a bit of a wait during busy times. Outdoor dining
38 locals recommend
Johnston's Saltbox
1696 Laurel StSuper fresh ingredients - some from their rooftop garden. This family-owned neighborhood gem is a local's favorite. They do not accept reservations so plan for a bit of a wait during busy times. Outdoor dining
West Park Bistro
788 Laurel StGreat outdoor dining
Shiki Bistro
825 Laurel StOutdoor dining
Ryu Sushi Bistro
1201 Laurel StTo go sushi
Blue Line Pizza
1201 San Carlos AvePizza for outdoor dining and to go. Gluten free options
Patxi's Pizza
677 Laurel StOutdoor dining and pizza to go
Spasso
769 Laurel StGood Italian outdoor dining
Milagros Latin Kitchen
1099 Middlefield RdGreat Mexican food, outdoor dining
Great for outdoor lunch on the lagoon on a nice day.
19 locals recommend
Top of The Market - San Mateo
1855 S Norfolk StGreat for outdoor lunch on the lagoon on a nice day.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cask Wine Bar
782 Laurel StOutdoor dining and wine flights
Parks & Nature
It's very beautiful and easily accessible. There is an hour loop that is moderate that is a favorite of mine.
12 locals recommend
Pulgas Ridge Preserve
It's very beautiful and easily accessible. There is an hour loop that is moderate that is a favorite of mine.
Burton Park
900 Chestnut StGreat for kids, picnic outdoors, tennis courts
Arts & Culture
This historic estate and gardens are lovely and a nice way to spend an afternoon on a nice day. Gardens are open with social distancing.
141 locals recommend
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdThis historic estate and gardens are lovely and a nice way to spend an afternoon on a nice day. Gardens are open with social distancing.