Rob’s guidebook
Food scene
Great food, great atmosphere located in the heart of downtown San Carlos. Great outdoor seating. Having a business dinner, this is your spot!
80 locals recommend
Town
716 Laurel StGreat food, great atmosphere located in the heart of downtown San Carlos. Great outdoor seating. Having a business dinner, this is your spot!
Upscale, modern Mexican food. This is our family’s favorite place! The margaritas and food are excellent! Located in Downtown Redwood City.
19 locals recommend
Quinto Sol
2201 BroadwayUpscale, modern Mexican food. This is our family’s favorite place! The margaritas and food are excellent! Located in Downtown Redwood City.
Looking for a spot featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Located in downtown San Carlos, it is a favorite, expect a crowd.
59 locals recommend
The Refuge
963 Laurel StLooking for a spot featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Located in downtown San Carlos, it is a favorite, expect a crowd.
Every town has a sports bar! We have a great one. Great atmosphere, a lot of TVs and all the selections you would want in a sports bar. When they serve them, try the Taquitos!
12 locals recommend
Sneakers American Grill
654 Laurel StEvery town has a sports bar! We have a great one. Great atmosphere, a lot of TVs and all the selections you would want in a sports bar. When they serve them, try the Taquitos!
Great atmosphere, great margaritas! Save room for food as the chips and salsa are so good, you might ruin your appetite. Love the carnitas!
41 locals recommend
Milagros Latin Kitchen
1099 Middlefield RdGreat atmosphere, great margaritas! Save room for food as the chips and salsa are so good, you might ruin your appetite. Love the carnitas!
A Mexican restaurant with a Michelin star! Very creative menu option, definitely a gem in San Carlos.
Mama Coco Cocina Mexicana
1081 El Camino RealA Mexican restaurant with a Michelin star! Very creative menu option, definitely a gem in San Carlos.
This is down down the hill from the Casita. Check out the back patio for a great atmosphere and good eats.
12 locals recommend
Waterdog Tavern
1015 Alameda de las PulgasThis is down down the hill from the Casita. Check out the back patio for a great atmosphere and good eats.
Looking for some spice, this one has you covered. Indian-Chinese fusion, this is a local favorite.
11 locals recommend
Red Hot Chilli Pepper
1125 San Carlos AveLooking for some spice, this one has you covered. Indian-Chinese fusion, this is a local favorite.
Sightseeing
A favorite hike for locals. You’ll enjoy some of the best views in the Bay Area. It is less than a 30 minute drive. Dress in layers :)
86 locals recommend
Mori Point
Mori Point RoadA favorite hike for locals. You’ll enjoy some of the best views in the Bay Area. It is less than a 30 minute drive. Dress in layers :)
Great local beach. Nice flat trail for walking above the beach. Parking can be difficult, but the views are amazing. Check the weather as it can be cold, even in the summer.
21 locals recommend
Poplar Beach
Poplar StreetGreat local beach. Nice flat trail for walking above the beach. Parking can be difficult, but the views are amazing. Check the weather as it can be cold, even in the summer.
Best view of bridge ✅ A bit of drive, but this is the answer to one of the most common questions we get from out of town guest.
32 locals recommend
Battery Spencer
Conzelman RoadBest view of bridge ✅ A bit of drive, but this is the answer to one of the most common questions we get from out of town guest.
Along with being scenic, you get the Marina district and Chrissy Field all within walking distance.
463 locals recommend
Palace of Fine Arts
3601 Lyon StAlong with being scenic, you get the Marina district and Chrissy Field all within walking distance.
Great place to have a hang out, fly a kite or just get some exercise in.
426 locals recommend
Crissy Field
Great place to have a hang out, fly a kite or just get some exercise in.
Under the radar. Spend an afternoon in Golden Gate park and visit this place.
348 locals recommend
Japanese Tea Garden
75 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrUnder the radar. Spend an afternoon in Golden Gate park and visit this place.
Filoli is a beautiful historic mansion with an expansive scenic garden.
141 locals recommend
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdFiloli is a beautiful historic mansion with an expansive scenic garden.
Urban Hiking
This is one of the closest places to get a quick hike in. There are some great views.
68 locals recommend
Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve
10 Old Stage Coach RdThis is one of the closest places to get a quick hike in. There are some great views.
This is just across the valley a mile or so away from the casita. Good for a quick hike and or run.
13 locals recommend
Water Dog Lake Park & Open Space
Lake Road TrailThis is just across the valley a mile or so away from the casita. Good for a quick hike and or run.