Places to stay in San Carlos, California

San Carlos is a city in San Mateo County, California, USA on the San Francisco Peninsula, about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. It is an affluent small residential suburb located between Belmont to the north and Redwood City to the south. San Carlos' ZIP code is 94070, and it is within the 650 area code. Places to eat in the region include Izzy's Steaks & Chops  San Carlos, Casa Real Catering, Dog Haus Biergarten, and T & B'S Baja Bar & Grill.

If you are travelling in the area, San Carlos is located close to Palo Alto Unified School District Instructional Materials Center, Exit 422, Edison - Brentwood Academy, Highland Park and Union Cemetery.

The center of San Carlos ( which is at is longitude -122°15'43.2 and latitude 37°30'25.92 ) is located 2 miles away from Belmont, 3 miles away from Redwood City, 4 miles away from Foster City and 6 miles away from San Mateo.

Available San Carlos lodging

We currently have 10 accommodations in and around San Carlos.

San Carlos Hotels, Motels, Resorts, B&Bs and Extended Stay

Photograph of Extended Stay America Premier Suites, Belmont
Listing updated 2026
Extended Stay / Suites

Extended Stay America Premier Suites

Approx 2 miles away in Belmont:

This extended stay hotel in San Francisco, CA is the perfect location for extended stays, business travelers, vacation destinations and those relocating to the area. Our STAY longer.
120 Sem Lane
Belmont, California
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Best Western Executive Suites

★★★★★★★

Approx 5 miles away in Redwood City:

Choose this charming Redwood City, California hotel conveniently close to Stanford University, Menlo Park and the San Carlos Airport.
"The room was very clean with a comfortable bed and pull out bed for one of my kids. Free breakfast selection was minimal. I have stayed at other hotels where the selection was much greater. In the ..... "
25 5th Avenue
Redwood City, California
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LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel is a 35 room - 3 star independent hotel - that delivers a *Life is Art* Xperience. LiA is short for *Life is Art*. We are located in San Carlos within walking distance of downtown San Carlos.
950 El Camino Real
San Carlos, California
Hotels

Best Value Inn

The hotel is minutes from the areas best attractions including the Fox Theatre Emerald Hills Golf Course San Carlos Museum of History University of California Peninsula Museum of Art Belmont Historical Society Museum and Palo Alto Junior Museum and .....
1562 El Camino Real
San Carlos, California
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Fairfield Inn & Suites

★★★★★★★★★
Book your stay at the Fairfield Inn San Francisco San Carlos hotel, conveniently located by the Bayshore Freeway near Belmont and Redwood City! We offer a short walk to the San Carlos Airport and easy access to the Bay area’s most popular .....
"It was pleasant, clean and convenient. A good choice."
555 Skyway Road
San Carlos, California
Extended Stay / Suites

Residence Inn

Find the space to relax and thrive at Residence Inn Redwood City San Carlos, a new all-suites hotel near Facebook Headquarters, Oracle Corporation and Bair Island State Marine Park.
800 East San Carlos Avenue
San Carlos, California
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Hotel San Carlos

The Hotel San Carlos is conveniently located on El Camino Real in San Carlos- California between San Francisco and San Jose on Hwy.
26 El Camino Real
San Carlos, California
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Country Inn & Suites

★★★★★★★
Situated in the Bay Area, the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA makes it easy to explore the Golden City and its bustling downtown, located roughly 35 minutes away. We're about a 10-minute drive from Silicon Valley offices, such as Oracle’s headquarters.
"A good value, actually a terrific value. I would recommend it to anyone, and already have told others about it."
251 El Camino Real
San Carlos, California
Motels

Motel 6

Approx 2 miles away in Belmont:

Motel 6 San Francisco-Redwood City, in Silicon Valley, offers standard and extended stay smoke-free rooms. Restaurant on-site. Across from Oracle office and 10 miles to Great America and San Francisco Airport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi..
1101 Shoreway Road
Belmont, California

San Carlos Camping & RV, Cottages, Rentals and Lodges / Ranches

Trailer Villa RV Park

Campsite / RV Park

Approx 5 miles away in Redwood City:

Off US 101, between San Francisco and San Jose. Good location from which to visit the Bay Area/Great America. 7 miles to Stanford Hospital..
3401 East Bayshore Road
Redwood City, California
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Things to see and do, places to eat in San Carlos

Photograph of Old Port Lobster Shack, Redwood City
Old Port Lobster Shack

Izzy's Steaks & Chops  San Carlos ( Dining / Steak ). Located at 525 Skyway Road. Izzy's is not a chain! Locally owned and operated, Izzy's Steaks & Chops has long been a favorite of San Franciscans who appreciate the very best Midwestern steaks and chops. All our beef is corn fed and our New York Steaks are aged at least 21 days to produce a one of a kind flavorful product. This is the traditional way steaks have been served by the best steak houses in America for over a hundred years. Because our customers cannot live on beef alone, we offer the freshest, just caught, local fish, as the market allows. Everyone has the choice of two side dishes with each main course. These vary, but always include such favorites as creamed spinach, "Izzy's own" potatoes and other fresh vegetables. Book a table online at any of our locations

Old Port Lobster Shack ( Dining / Seafood ). Located at 851 Veterans Boulevard, Redwood City, 3 miles from the center of San Carlos. Old Port Lobster Shack featured on CBS5's Eye on the Bay. Russell Deutsch owner of the Old Port Lobster Shack in Redwood City introduces Brian Hackney from Eye on the Bay to the ultimate lobster roll. www.oplobster.com Link