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Join the Museum of San Carlos History Villagers’ members Tom Davids (yes, the former Mayor) and John Durkin, for an enlightening stroll through the heart of San Carlos: the Family History Walking Tour!
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Where to Find Extraordinary Toys in San Carlos: At Reach and Teach
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, especially if you’re looking for smart and extraordinary toys.
Elia San Carlos is Now Open: The New Greek Restaurant in Town
With already two successful locations in Pleasanton and Walnut Creek, Elia Restaurant is set to open its third location “here in the heart of Silicon Valley”, as owner and manager Fatih Ulas calls it. Elia creates refined modern Greek cuisines frequently praised by its patrons as “top notch”.
A Rare Interview With the Forest Creature of San Carlos
Every year on the Sunday before Halloween, Jessica Hatfield surprises visitors at the San Carlos Farmers Market as she suits up in a towering, stilted forest creature with bark, leaves, and shrubs all over.
Forest Creature Visits The Farmers Market
This Sunday, October 27th, the Laurel Street Farmers Market in San Carlos is going out on a limb to bring you a one-of-a-kind experience. From 9AM to 11AM, a towering forest creature will be visiting the market, ready to make a bark-worthy appearance among the stalls.
Join the Great Laurel Street Cleanup!
Ready to dust off your sneakers and give back to the community? It’s time to clean up your act—literally! Join the Youth Advisory Council on Saturday, October 26th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, for a Laurel Street Cleanup that will have you feeling like a local hero, one piece of trash at a time!
A Fun Indoor Garden Party at Reach and Teach
Join Us for an Indoor Garden Party at Reach and Teach! Mark your calendars for a blooming good time at our Indoor Garden Party on Sunday, September 22nd, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Reach and Teach Books, Toys, and Gifts! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just...
Paris Baguette, San Carlos: Delightful Cakes & Pastries, Made Fresh Daily
Paris Baguette in San Carlos location has quickly become a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike. Located on Laurel Street, it has managed to capture the hearts of pastry enthusiasts with its delicious offerings and welcoming atmosphere. This bright and spacious café offers a wide range of pastries, cakes, and sandwiches that cater to diverse tastes, making it the perfect spot to grab breakfast, a light lunch, or a sweet treat.
An Unforgettable Harringtunes Concerts 2024 with The Pandemics
Musical celebrations continue later this summer with the much-anticipated return of our downtown Harringtunes concerts! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable afternoon as local favorites, The Pandemics, take the stage at Frank D. Harrington Park on Sunday, August 25, and Sunday, September 8, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m
This Weekend: New Restaurants and Sad Closures at Laurel Street
In recent months, San Carlos has said goodbye to some of the most beloved shops and restaurants on Laurel Street. On the bright side, Esnaf Turkish Restaurant has finally opened, and we are welcoming more new restaurants in the coming months: Highlands Sports Bar & Grill, Elia Greek Restaurant, Bistro Mitte German Restaurant, and Impasto Pizzeria.
Nothing Bundt Cakes: Where Pure Joy is Baked Fresh Daily
Nothing Bundt Cakes in San Carlos is your go-to destination for delicious, handcrafted Bundt cakes that bring joy to any occasion.
West Park Bistro: Your Exquisite Neighborhood Fine Dining Place
West Park Bistro beckons diners with its contemporary American-fusion cuisine and inviting ambiance, offering a culinary journey curated by Chef Steve Bibiano, where seasonal ingredients and global influences converge to create unforgettable dishes.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About The Reading Bug
Many of us know the magic of The Reading Bug to the kids and families of San Carlos, but few know of the challenges it had to overcome for it to last this long. If fact, The Reading Bug will be celebrating their 20th year in business in 2028.
A Grand Water Fountain in the Middle of Laurel Street : The 2024 Pedestrian Mall of San Carlos
Following the decision to close Laurel Street (700 Block) for good, residents of San Carlos came together at the Downtown Ideation Workshops to imagine the future of Laurel Street and the upcoming Pedestrian Mall: the first in San Carlos.
Complete Guide to the Fun Goblin Walk San Carlos Trick or Treat 2023
Follow the candy! Here is a map of all the AWESOME PLACES giving away treats this Goblin Walk. This year, there are 22 shops participating, from restaurants, to pet stores, novelty items, gelato shops, and others. A BIG THANK YOU to all the restaurants and shops who participated this year-
Art and Wine Faire 2023 – Your Complete Guide to the Festival
Make most of the two days by planning ahead – here is a complete guide to the Art and Wine Faire 2023
Noelani’s Island Grill : Your #1 Delicious Hawaiian Getaway
Noelani’s Island Grill offers that Hawaii experience through tasty food, tropical cocktails, island ambiance, and aloha-spirited service.
San Carlos CA Downtown Specific Plan March 2023 Meeting – The Good, the Bad, and the Confusion!
Interesting San Carlos CA Downtown Specific Planning meeting on 3/4/2023. Although 3 subjects were meant to be covered, the meeting focused primarily on the closing of Laurel Street with opinions for and against it.
Poked Out : San Carlos’s #1 Healthy & Fresh Poke Bowls
Visit Poked Out in Laurel Street, San Carlos, for the best Poke Bowls in town –
Saffron Indian Restaurant : A Rich Dining Experience
Saffron, a “Michelin Star” restaurant, serves high-quality, exceptionally fresh, and authentic Northern Indian cuisine featuring locally-sourced ingredients that celebrates India’s rich culinary traditions.
San Carlos Downtown Specific Plan – This is Super Exciting! Can’t wait for 2024!
The San Carlos Downtown Specific Plan is underway and should wrap up in the Spring of 2024. It’s a revisioning of Laurel Street and some of the other surrounds areas too.
Laurel Street Arts is Where Amazing Artists are born
Laurel Street Arts is a locally-owned, full-service, crafts studio specializing in pottery painting, mosaics, and glass fusing.
The Olive Crush provides you an intimate tasting experience
The Olive Crush is dedicated to providing not only great olive oils & balsamics, but to providing an intimate tasting experience.
Lark is a delightful home and gift boutique in San Carlos
Lark San Carlos brings together a unique selection of home goods and gifts from artisans in the United States and around the world.
Tea Hut is the #1 All Natural Milk Tea Shop in the Bay Area
At Tea Hut, all products are ALL NATURAL with no added non sense!
Susie Cakes : Delicious & Timeless Cakes
Susie Cakes creates the best-tasting, timeless versions of your most loved treats
House of Bagels : #1 Most Delicious Bagel in the Bay Area
House of Bagels quite possibly makes the Best Bagel in California!
Keeping Laurel Street Closed – Final Decision 2024?
Keeping Laurel Street Closed, San Carlos CA permanently closed has yet to be approved. The City has put together a committee to study it as part of its downtown plan and will likely revisit the subject in 2024.
New Posh Livin Room in San Carlos CA
City of San Carlos CA newest hang out spot [the posh Livin Room] is about to open. On February 3, 2023 The Livin Room (Bar & Lounge) will be officially opening its doors to clients
Farmer’s Market Returns this 2023
After a long winter, the Farmer’s Market returns this Spring, first Sunday of March, and will go on every Sunday morning til afternoon until the end of the year.
Downtown Block Party 2023 – Fun party to the streets!
Bring your family and friends down to the San Carlos Block Party on August 27!
Night of Holiday Lights 2024 – The Magic at Laurel Street
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, carousels, and choo-choo trains will be set up in the area. All kinds of groups in San Carlos will be manning the booths, selling hot chocolate, candies, and other novelty items. These will also be organizing all kinds of arts and crafts activities for children. Carolers and musicians in Christmas costumes will be making music, and at about 6:30 PM when the sun sets, the Christmas lights in Laurel Street will be lit up and snow will be released as a special Christmas Program kicks off with Santa and other bands taking on the stage.
Goblin Walk San Carlos 2024 – Trick-or-Treat Laurel Street
It’s the spookiest time of the year, when the tiniest ghouls and ghosts haunt Downtown San Carlos in search of CANDY! The Goblin Walk San Carlos is back in Laurel Street this 2023!
San Carlos Hometown Days 2024: Your Ultimate Guide
“Family fun since 1979!” – Hometown Days is a weekend where people of San Carlos come together to celebrate each other, and the happenings during the year.
Finagle a Great Bagel in San Carlos CA
Now if you are a bagel connoisseur like me and are lucky enough to live in San Carlos CA then there’s only one place to go and that’s the House of Bagels on Laurel Street in San Carlos CA. Truth be told, even if you live in some of the surrounding communities, you should still come to San Carlos for your bagels because you don’t have a House of Bagels…
The Crepe Stop, San Carlos: Your Destination for Sweet & Savory Crepes
Welcome to The Crepe Stop, the Bay Area’s destination for delicious sweet and savory Crepes, as well as flavorful decadent Gelato.
Clock Tower Music : Music Instruments for All in San Carlos
Clock Tower Music
Bow Wow Meow, your #1 Adorable Pet Store in the Bay Area
The bond people share with their pets is something we all understand at the deepest level and with this in mind we always strive to make your experience at Bow Wow Meow as comfortable and enlightening as possible.
Sarrtori Fine Apparel : #1 Choice for Trendy Suits for Men
Sarrtori Fine Apparel, located in San Carlos, California, offers fine apparel for men with a personal touch…
Footwear Etc: Taking Genuine Care of your Feet
Footwear Etc in San Carlos carries a wide selection of shoes for the whole family, and is known for having extended sizes of 10+ for our valued customers. Top name brands we carry include Birkenstock , Dansko, Naot, Taos, Earth Shoes, Clarks, Hoka One One, and New Balance.
Diddams Party and Toy Store: Exciting Things Await Inside
Diddams Party and Toy Store
Ale Arsenal : One of the Best Beers in the Bay Area
How Ale Arsenal, a tiny bar on a quiet block, landed one of the best beer selections in the Bay Area –
Spasso’s Amazing Italian Dishes with a Mediterranean Touch
By using the freshest seasonal vegetables, the highest quality seafood and meats, Spasso delivers classic Italian food with a touch of the Mediterranean.
Pranzi, San Carlos: Freshly-Made Delicious Italian Cuisines
With Pranzi, great food comes from quality ingredients. If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience in San Carlos, Pranzi has become the go-to spot for anyone craving elevated Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Plantation Coffee San Carlos: Alluring Scent of Fresh Roasted Coffee
Since opening its doors 40 years ago, Plantation Coffee Roastery has been a fixture of the San Carlos community.
Shiki Bistro: the Hot Spot for Awesome Sushi in Town
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.
Pylos – Greek Food!
At Pylos, 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 healthy food.
Mama Coco : Authentic Mexican Cuisines ala Fiesta
Mama Coco Cocina Mexicana, a family-owned Mexican restaurant, offers a casual dining experience, blending authentic Mexican Cuisine and brightly colored Decor.
The Toss: Design your Own Delicious Salad
The Toss, San Carlos is a neighborhood café where you design your own tossed-to-order salad.
Stamp Bar & Grill: Delicious American Cuisines & Global Flavors
Experience modern American classics alongside globally inspired flavors from Toluca to Tokyo to Tuscany to New Delhi. Stamp Bar and Grill reach out far and wide to bring the best ingredients back to your table.
Gelataio: The Best Gelato Place in San Carlos
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 scratch.