Quick Summary: San Carlos is situated about halfway between San Francisco and San Jose in San Mateo County and has a long and rich history. Known as the ‘City of Good Living,’ the small city offers an array of great things to see and do for the whole family, from museums and art galleries to wineries, breweries, parks, reserves and more.


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1. Hiller Aviation Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Hiller Aviation Museum | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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2. Fly Bay Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fly Bay Area | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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3. The Reading Bug, San Carlos

The Reading Bug, San Carlos | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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4. Devil's Canyon Brewing Company

Category: Food & Drink
Devil's Canyon Brewing Company | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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5. San Carlos Museum of History

Category: Museums & Culture
San Carlos Museum of History | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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6. Domenico Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Domenico Winery | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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7. San Carlos Flight Center Day Tours

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San Carlos Flight Center Day Tours | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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8. Town Restaurant

Category: Food & Drink
Town Restaurant | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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9. REFUGE

REFUGE | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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10. Flying Suitcase Wines

Category: Food & Drink
Flying Suitcase Wines | Things to Do in San Carlos, CA
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