Howard Park San Carlos Homes and Neighborhood Guide
San Carlos neighborhood guide
Howard Park is the northern part of the San Carlos flats, running from San Carlos Avenue to Brittan Avenue and from El Camino Real to Alameda de las Pulgas. Laurel Street's shops and restaurants run through it, and San Carlos City Hall and the Caltrain station are close by. Nearly all of the neighborhood is level, so it is easy to get around on foot or by bike.
Burton Park is its centerpiece. It is the oldest of the city's developed parks and hosts Hometown Days in spring and a summer concert series. Every December, Eucalyptus Avenue becomes Christmas Tree Lane, with homes decorated along the street and a long line of cars driving through. Brittan Acres Elementary, Arroyo Upper Elementary and Central Middle School are all within the neighborhood.
Howard Park is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the San Carlos map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Laurel Street shops and restaurants run through the neighborhood
- Burton Park hosts Hometown Days and summer concerts
- Eucalyptus Avenue becomes Christmas Tree Lane every December
- Mostly flat streets close to City Hall and Caltrain
Homes and Streets
Howard Park is mostly detached houses, many built in the 1940s and since remodeled, along with older bungalows on the flat streets. Knoll Drive, on the rise toward the Alameda, has larger homes on bigger lots with bay views. The blocks near Laurel Street are zoned for mixed use and include condo and apartment buildings.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the San Carlos School District.
Getting Around
The San Carlos Caltrain station is a short walk from the eastern blocks. El Camino Real, San Carlos Avenue and Brittan Avenue are the main roads, with US 101 to the east and Interstate 280 west over the hills.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Howard Park FAQ
Where is Howard Park in San Carlos?
Howard Park is the northern part of the San Carlos flats, running from San Carlos Avenue to Brittan Avenue and from El Camino Real to Alameda de las Pulgas. Laurel Street's shops and restaurants run through it, and San Carlos City Hall and the Caltrain station are close by.
What are homes like in Howard Park?
Howard Park is mostly detached houses, many built in the 1940s and since remodeled, along with older bungalows on the flat streets. Knoll Drive, on the rise toward the Alameda, has larger homes on bigger lots with bay views.
What public schools are near Howard Park?
Public schools near Howard Park include Brittan Acres Elementary School (grades TK-3), Arroyo Upper Elementary School (grades 4-5), Central Middle School (grades 6-8) and Sequoia High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the San Carlos School District.
What parks are near Howard Park?
Parks and open space near Howard Park include Burton Park, City Hall Dog Park and Frank D. Harrington Park.
How do I get around from Howard Park?
The San Carlos Caltrain station is a short walk from the eastern blocks. El Camino Real, San Carlos Avenue and Brittan Avenue are the main roads, with US 101 to the east and Interstate 280 west over the hills.
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of San Carlos, Wikipedia, San Carlos School District. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.