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San Carlos

California, United States · North America

About San Carlos

San Carlos is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Emerald Lake Hills, 40km from Golden Gate Bridge.

San Carlos is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 29,931, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Carlos sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Carlos to your route.

About San Carlos

San Carlos station is a Caltrain commuter rail station in San Carlos, California. The 1888-built station building, no longer used for railroad purposes, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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What are the best things to do in San Carlos?

San Carlos offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is San Carlos located?

San Carlos is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.5072 latitude, -122.2605 longitude.

What is the population of San Carlos?

San Carlos has a population of approximately 29,931 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
29,931
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.5072, -122.2605

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
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Worth the detour from San Carlos

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Alice's Restaurant

A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.

13 km · about 25 min drive

tunnel

Tom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)

Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

24 km · about 25 min drive

museum

California Academy of Sciences

A unique museum combining an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under a living green roof in Golden Gate Park.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

38 km · about 45 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

40 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Blackhawk Museum

Classic and rare automobiles displayed as art in an elegant gallery setting in the San Francisco Bay Area.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near San Carlos

  • 24 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.
  • 40 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

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