Discover the Charm of West Park Bistro Nestled in the heart of downtown San Carlos, West Park Bistro beckons diners with its contemporary American-fusion cuisine and inviting ambiance. As the latest addition to Laurel Street’s vibrant restaurant row, West Park...
We are privileged and thankful to the owner of the beloved Reading Bug of San Carlos, Lauren Savage, for sharing her heart and life with us in this interview. Many of us know the magic of The Reading Bug to the kids and families of San Carlos, but few know of the...
Join the Family History Walking Tour – Explore San Carlos with Mayor Tom Davids and John Durkin! Hey there, San Carlos wanderers and history buffs! Have you ever wondered about the stories hidden within the streets of our beloved city? Well, get ready to lace up...
Laurel Street Closed for Good: Downtown Ideation Workshops In last week’s gatherings (online and face-to-face) for the Downtown Ideation Workshop, residents of San Carlos came together to imagine the future of Downtown Laurel Street, a section of which will be...
Follow the candy! Here is a map of all the AWESOME PLACES giving away treats this Goblin Walk – thank you to Lauren Schneider at the City Council for providing us with the list 🙂 This year, there are 22 shops participating, from restaurants, to pet stores,...
Welcome to the Art and Wine Faire 2023 All eyes are on San Carlos as the Peninsula’s favorite Faire is comes back this weekend! Make most of the two days by planning ahead – here is a complete guide including a list of all the artists and shops with their...
Update: The Livin Room is now permanently closed until further notice. A Reason to Wake Up The Livin Room is a place where you can chose your style of livin room and then sit back and relax! We pour your drinks, we prepare your food and we clean it all up. All you...
San Carlos CA Specific Plan Presentation Very interesting San Carlos CA Downtown Specific Planning meeting on 3/4/2023. Representatives of the City’s Advanced Planning Division put on a presentation and answered questions afterwards on March 4, 2023. The City is...
Introduction Nestled in the heart of San Carlos, California, Poked Out Restaurant stands out as a culinary gem, offering a unique dining experience that captivates the taste buds of locals and visitors alike. This vibrant establishment has become a go-to destination...
At Saffron, we serve high-quality, exceptionally fresh, and authentic cuisine featuring locally-sourced ingredients that celebrates India’s rich culinary traditions. We wanted to create a dining destination that shifted the impression of Indian food. Tired of...
What is the San Carlos Downtown Plan? Well, the City of San Carlos CA is showing its age a bit and not to spread rumors, but the City is a little vain and it decided it’s time for a little nip and tuck. The question is what to nip and what to tuck? Those little...
Laurel Street Arts is a locally-owned, full-service, crafts studio specializing in pottery painting, mosaics, and glass fusing. How It Works 1. PICK YOUR PROJECT – POTTERY, GLASS, MOSAIC 2. CREATE! WE CAN HELP WITH ANY OF YOUR PIECES 3. PICK-UP FIRED ART (GLASS...
The Olive Crush is dedicated to providing not only great olive oils & balsamics, but to providing an intimate tasting experience. Since 2009, we have been selling only the finest balsamics and olive oils at our store in San Carlos, California. In 2010, we opened...
Lark is a delightful home and gift boutique in the heart of San Carlos Welcome to Lark, we’re so glad you’re here. Lark San Carlos brings together a unique selection of home goods and gifts from artisans in the United States and around the world. We’re excited to...
At Tea Hut, all products are ALL NATURAL with no added nonsense! We use totally different tea leaves from most other boba shops. These tea leaves serve a greater purpose that goes beyond our milk teas, which may lead to a difference in taste & feel. We offer...
Hello, Welcome to Susie Cakes! At Susie Cakes, we sell more than cakes. Our personal in-bakery experience, time-honored recipes and comforting taste have enhanced celebrations throughout California & Texas since opening the first bakery in 2006…and now Susie...
Philosophy of House of Bagels At the House of Bagels, we believe in fresh, quality ingredients that we bake in-house daily, making for light and chewy textured bagels that are perfect for sandwiches, toasted with one of our delicious cream cheeses or eaten just as is....
Keeping Laurel Street Closed So, the quick history lesson on closing Laurel Street. For many years the section of Laurel Street between Cherry and Olive Street would get closed off for farmer’s markets and other holiday or seasonal events, but these closures...
Posh Livin Room Opens in San Carlos CA The newest night life attraction opening in San Carlos CA on February 3, 2023 is the posh Livin Room Bar and Lounge. They are designed for people to gather in small groups and socialize to their hearts’ delight. Talking to...
Fresh produce from your neighborhood farmers at the San Carlos Farmer’s Market After a long winter, the Farmer’s Market returns this Spring, first Sunday of March, and will go on every Sunday morning till afternoon until the end of the year. Fresh produce...
Bring your family and friends down to the San Carlos Block Party on August 27! Bring your own glass for an eco-friendly Block Party, and learn about sustainable practices while you sip your beverage of choice! The Block Party this Sunday will be a...
Bring your family and friends down to the San Carlos Block Party on July 16! The 600 & 700 blocks of Laurel Street will be closed after the weekly Farmers’ Market. Stop by your favorite restaurant and order take out to eat at the community tables in the...
And the countdown begins – the Night of Holiday Lights marks the official start of the Holiday Season! Festivities will take place on Laurel Street, from San Carlos Avenue to Cherry Street, with the main stage located on Cherry Street. Kids’ rides like swings,...
The Goblin Walk San Carlos Trick or Treat is back at Laurel Street this 2024! “It’s the spookiest time of the year, when the tiniest ghouls and ghosts haunt Downtown San Carlos in search of CANDY! “Children 7 years and under, accompanied by an adult,...
“Hometown Days – Family fun since 1979!” Hometown Days is a weekend where people of San Carlos come together to celebrate each other and the important milestones during the year. The event kicks off with a parade where different groups in San Carlos –...
Quite Possibly the Best Bagel in California! I’m not particularly ashamed of the fact that I am a beigel (some people spell it this way) addict and snob. I believe them to be a superior culinary delight over the inferior doughnut. First, they are more flexible, they...
Welcome to The Crepe Stop, the Bay Area’s destination for delicious sweet and savory Crepes, as well as flavorful decadent Gelato. The Crepe Stop has an extensive selection of delectable gourmet Crepes and Panini Sandwiches to indulge any taste and satisfy any...
Tick Tock Why The Clock? A lot of people ask us why we call ourselves Clock Tower Music. In 1983 Alex Kimmel opened a small music store on the ground floor of a Clocktower building located on Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay. When the business started to grow he moved into...
At Bow Wow Meow our goal is to offer the most beneficial products and services to caring pet guardians. We achieve this goal by continually introducing the most advanced products in the pet industry along with products manufactured by small, local purveyors. Offering...
Blind Tasting Restaurant is the creation of two brotherlike cousins with a shared vision of a great wine, beer and food. Blind Tasting Restaurant’s Redwood burl slabs created rustic, cozy, dimly-lit den offers unpretentious atmosphere, perfect for an intimate...
About Footwear Etc. San Carlos Like the TV show Cheers, San Carlos is a place where everyone knows your name. ‘The City of Good Living’ earns its title with wonderfully kind citizens, rolling hills of dense forest and a great small-town feel. San Carlos’s main...
Diddams Party and Toy Store – over 30 Years in the Business 33 Years in the party industry | 16,000,000 Successful parties supported | 4,500 Repeat balloon decór customers Parties are supposed to be fun… so why is planning one such a headache? If...
How Ale Arsenal, a tiny bar on a quiet block, landed one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area “You have probably never been to Ale Arsenal. You have probably never even heard of Ale Arsenal. The 9-year-old craft beer bar sits on the quiet end of San...
Welcome to the Spasso Italian Restaurant! By using the freshest seasonal vegetables, the highest quality seafood and meats, Spasso delivers classic Italian food with a touch of the Mediterranean. Spasso (meaning `entertainment`) comes to you in several different ways:...
Since opening its doors 40 years ago, Plantation Coffee Roastery has been a fixture of the San Carlos community. Wife-and-husband duo Sue and Young Cheong, both 66, have operated the coffee shop since 2000. The couple’s son, Brian Cheong, 39, began working at the shop...
With its downtown San Carlos location, Shiki Bistro has quickly become a customer favorite by integrating a full bar into its metro modern Japanese atmosphere and sending traditional Japanese cuisine into altogether new territory. Not satisfied to rest on prior...
At Pylos, we have a focus on dishes on dishes with the flavors of Greece and the true Mediterranean. We make everything homemade in the kitchen and only use top quality items imported directly from Greece and Turkey so our customers are getting high quality fresh and...
We created Gelataio out of our passion for artisanal Italian gelato and our love for the farm-fresh foods of California. The result is lovingly handcrafted, premium gelato in the Italian tradition, infused with the natural goodness of California – made from...
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