WELCOME TO
San Carlos
San Carlos CA (California) 94070
ABOUT SAN CARLOS
The City of Good Living
San Carlos CA is home to over 30,000 people comprised mostly of professionals working in the management, technology, finance, and media arts sector. Its residents enjoy easy access to employment hubs like San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
The schools in San Carlos are among the highest-ranking in the state, and its quiet neighborhoods are perfect for peaceful living, long walks and bicycle rides. This is a town with a blend of both modern and classic charm and varying topography. Residents have the choice of living in the flats of San Carlos close to downtown or in rolling green hills with breathtaking views of the Bay and the surrounding cities.
On the weekends, residents can enjoy going to parks, recreational facilities, spend some leisure time shopping or eating in its quaint downtown. It’s also just a short trip to the beach, many hiking trails or a wide array of entertainment found in surrounding communities.

MEET VIV AND MARK

Your guides to the City and our hosts for San Carlos Life
As part of the San Carlos community for over 20 years and owners of one of the top real estate agencies in San Mateo County, Mark and Viv have introduced countless families to the “City of Good Living”.
So what makes San Carlos the City of Good Living? We invite you to take a closer look at the neighborhoods with their charming homes and explore its downtown with boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and city events. But don’t forget to also take a scenic tour of the nature trails, gardens, and aerial landscapes all part of San Carlos Life.


HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?
Thinking of selling or buying a home?
Seek people who will put their full effort into representing your interests, treat you like a person and not a transaction, and experts who are well-respected in their profession.
Mark Martinho and Vivienne Kelvin are co-owners of Vabrato, a luxury real estate brokerage serving San Carlos CA. Contact us to learn how we can make your goals a reality.
THE BEST OF SAN CARLOS
PLACES TO VISIT
San Carlos and its neighboring towns are home to some of the most beautiful and scenic nature landscapes in California – be it the forests, the bay, gardens, floral beds, even aerial tours. There’s lots of culture, history, entertainment, and outdoor living to enjoy. Let us guide you there!
RESTAURANTS & SERVICES
ATTRACTIONS
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
PARKS & TRAILS
BROWSE neighborhoodS
ALDER MANOR
BEVERLEY TERRACE
CLEARFIELD PARK
CORDES
EL SERENO
HOWARD PARK
Featured Blogs
We are extremely proud to present our new website all about San Carlos, California. The information within is meant to give everyone a flavor about what San Carlos is all about and also to provide timely information about local events and what’s going with the town’s real estate market.
As residents, we love this quaint town and desire that our website be a quality source of information for everyone. We hope you enjoy our creation!

IRS Rules on Minimum Interest Rate to Charge on Personal Loans
Just as you can get into legal trouble for charging too much interest on a personal loan, same is true if you charge too little! There is an IRS mandated minimum interest rate for personal loans.

3 Foot Rule Violations against Bicyclists in San Carlos can now be Reported Online
The office of the San Mateo County sheriff announced May 11 that bicyclists in the whole Peninsula including San Carlos can now report 3 foot rule violations in the Sheriff’s online crime portal

Coming Soon – Objective Design Standards for San Carlos CA. A Better System!
California has mandated objective design standards for all communities in the State and San Carlos CA is getting community input so it can draft its own standards.