Welcome to
San Carlos
San Carlos blends hillside views, top schools, and a vibrant downtown - an inviting yet refined address on the Peninsula.
San Carlos, known as The City of Good Living, offers an exceptional balance of small-town charm and Silicon Valley sophistication. Nestled between Belmont and Redwood City, San Carlos is prized for its tree-lined streets, highly regarded schools, and a lively downtown anchored by Laurel Street’s boutiques, cafés, and fine dining. The community’s hillside estates showcase panoramic Bay views, while its flatland neighborhoods provide timeless California living with walkable access to parks and schools.
Residents enjoy a connected lifestyle, with Caltrain and Highway 101 offering direct access to both San Francisco and San Jose. Exclusive country clubs, nearby coastal escapes, and vibrant community events - from the annual Art & Wine Faire to summer concerts in Burton Park - make San Carlos a place where everyday living feels elevated. With its combination of warmth, convenience, and refined living options, San Carlos stands out as one of the Peninsula’s most desirable addresses.
30,696 people live in San Carlos, where the median age is 41.6 and the average individual income is $126,162. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around San Carlos, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Vibe 365 Pilates, Leonard Ko, CPT, and Fawntastic Skin Care.
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| Active | 0.85 miles | 30 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.22 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.92 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.41 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.5 miles | 60 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.84 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.87 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.8 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.69 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.59 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.32 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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San Carlos has 11,331 households, with an average household size of 2.7. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in San Carlos do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 30,696 people call San Carlos home. The population density is 5,014.88 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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ADDRESS 50 EDGEWOOD RD REDWOOD CITY CA 94062
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