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San Carlos

Current Population
29,836

San Carlos

San Carlos, often called the “City of Good Living,” is a vibrant and welcoming community located on the San Francisco Peninsula. Known for its charming downtown filled with boutique shops, diverse restaurants, and cozy cafés, San Carlos offers a lively yet relaxed atmosphere. The city features beautiful parks, recreational facilities, and scenic trails, including the popular Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve, ideal for hiking and nature walks. With excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods, San Carlos attracts professionals and families seeking a balanced lifestyle. Its convenient location near Highway 101, Caltrain, and San Francisco International Airport provides easy access to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and beyond. Combining small-town charm with modern amenities and natural beauty, San Carlos delivers an exceptional quality of life in the heart of the Bay Area.

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Schools In The Area

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Heather Elementary School 650-508-7303 Public KG-3
Arroyo Upper Elementary School 650-632-8300 Public 4-5
Central Middle School 650-508-7321 Public 6-8
Heather Elementary School 650-508-7303 Public KG-3
San Carlos Charter Learning Center 650-508-7343 Public KG-8
White Oaks Elementary School 650-508-7317 Public KG-3
Brittan Acres Elementary School 650-508-7307 Public KG-3
Arundel Elementary School 650-508-7311 Public KG-3
Kindercourt Academy 650-591-4882 Private KG-TKG
St Charles School 650-593-1629 Private KG-8
Arbor Bay School 650-244-1519 Private KG-8
Arroyo Upper Elementary School 650-632-8300 Public 4-5
Central Middle School 650-508-7321 Public 6-8
Tierra Linda Middle School 650-508-7370 Public 6-8
San Carlos Charter Learning Center 650-508-7343 Public KG-8
Heather Elementary School 650-508-7303 Public KG-3
Mariposa Upper Elementary School 650-832-4201 Public 4-5
White Oaks Elementary School 650-508-7317 Public KG-3
Brittan Acres Elementary School 650-508-7307 Public KG-3
Arundel Elementary School 650-508-7311 Public KG-3
Arbor Bay School 650-244-1519 Private KG-8
St Charles School 650-593-1629 Private KG-8
Central Middle School 650-508-7321 Public 6-8
Tierra Linda Middle School 650-508-7370 Public 6-8
San Carlos Charter Learning Center 650-508-7343 Public KG-8
St Charles School 650-593-1629 Private KG-8
Arbor Bay School 650-244-1519 Private KG-8

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