by sancarloslife | Dec 10, 2024 | Headliner, Holiday Blogs, Shops and Services Blogs
If you want to know where the magic is in San Carlos, go to 1179 San Carlos Ave. It’s an unassuming indie bookstore that’s been there for ages, but when you do come in, let the owners show you around. You’ll be surprised at what you’ll find,...
by sancarloslife | Oct 21, 2024 | Headliner, Shops and Services Blogs
The Tale of Three San Carlos Mailboxes Gather ’round, dear residents of San Carlos, for a tale that proves even the tiniest protrusion can make a world of difference. Once upon a time, at our beloved San Carlos post office, there stood three majestic blue...
by sancarloslife | Jul 12, 2024 | Headliner, News Blog, Restaurant Blogs, Shops and Services Blogs
In recent months, San Carlos has said good bye to some of the most beloved shops and restaurants on Laurel Street. After 33 years of service, our favorite shoe expert Dave has decided to retire. Similarly, Dave’s next-door neighbor Jimmy, owner of Guy’s...
by sancarloslife | Apr 25, 2024 | Headliner, Shops and Services Blogs
Deb Shea, in her studio at Art Bias When was the last time you tried painting a work of art? Or did any arts and crafts? Make time to do so, whether you have the talent for it or not. Research shows that creating art is more than just a hobby – it’s a...
by sancarloslife | Mar 19, 2024 | Headliner, Shops and Services Blogs
Interview with Bins 2B Cleaned For parents in San Carlos: do your children ever take out the trash? Then you should read this. Admittedly, most of us don’t clean our garbage bins regularly – or maybe we’ve never cleaned them at all! But Salmonella,...
by sancarloslife | Feb 28, 2024 | Headliner, Attractions Blogs, Shops and Services Blogs
Last Saturday, San Carlos Life and friends were feeling a little “crabby” with a need to satisfy their appetite for crab. And so they decided to go to the nearest Crab Feed in town: the Friends of the ACC Crab Feed Fundraiser. And what better way to eat crab, than to...
by sancarloslife | Feb 2, 2024 | Headliner, Shops and Services Blogs
Hidden in the middle of San Carlos is a business that has possibly outlived any other business in San Mateo – a store that has existed for 88 years, and come to think of it, almost as old as San Carlos itself! Originally started by Scottish Immigrants during the...
by Mark Martinho | Jun 14, 2023 | Headliner, Shops and Services Blogs
San Carlos Bianchini’s I’m a huge fan of the San Carlos Bianchini’s. Yes, there is another in Portola Valley owned by the same family, but we got our San Carlos store at 810 Laurel Street! My favorite part of the store is the fresh produce; they have...
by Mark Martinho | Dec 20, 2022 | Headliner, Shops and Services Blogs
Hardcopy Smiles found at Donna’s Hallmark in San Carlos CA Tis the season for greeting cards! I don’t know about you but writing holiday greeting cards for me is hit and miss. Some years I’m full of holiday spirit and love to write them, then other years I’m...
