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About San Carlos, CA

San Carlos sits along US-101 in San Mateo County, perfectly positioned between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The city connects easily to the broader Bay Area via Highway 280 and Highway 92, which runs west to the coast. Popular routes include 101 north to SFO Airport (15 miles) and south to tech centers, plus scenic drives on 280 through peninsula hills. The Hiller Aviation Museum showcases the world's largest helicopter collection with interactive flight simulators.

Where is San Carlos, CA on the map?

San Carlos, CA is in United States, at 37.498, -122.268 - about 31 km south-west of Union City, CA.

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What is the closest airport to San Carlos, CA?

The closest airport to San Carlos, CA is San Francisco International Airport, 27 km (about 27 min by car). Other airports nearby: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

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