Belmont, California travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Belmont is on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.

2 sights · 2 things to do · 1 places to eat · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Belmont

Ralston Hall Mansion

Built in 1868, the Ralston Hall Mansion is a National and California Historic Landmark inside the Notre Dame de Namur University. It is closed because of structural integrity issues resulting from an earthquake.

Len Turner Memorial Vista Point

Near the intersection of Ralston Avenue and Belmont Canyon Road, you can get a great view the San Francisco Bay Area if no fog is present.

Movement Belmont

Place to go if you want to try indoor rock climbing. They also have a fitness gym and yoga lessons.

Water Dog Lake Park & Open Space

Nice little park with a lake in the middle, with nice hiking and biking trails on the hillside. Allows dogs and mountain biking.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Feb–Nov. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 40°F. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Redwood City)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
SQL San Carlos Airport, San Carlos — 2 mi away. Directions
SFO San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco — 8 mi away (major hub). Directions

The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It is also possible but not ideal to land at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) or San Jose International Airport (SJC).

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Ralston Hall Mansion, Movement Belmont
Lunch Lorenzo's Sandwich Shop
Afternoon Water Dog Lake Park & Open Space, Len Turner Memorial Vista Point

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

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What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

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Get in

By plane

The nearest airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO). It is also possible but not ideal to land at Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) or San Jose International Airport (SJC).

By train

Take Caltrain and get off at Belmont Station.

Go Belmont railway station

📍 995 El Camino Real⚠ Last checked Aug 2019 — confirm before you go

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By car

Take the Ralston Avenue exit from US-101. You can also reach Belmont by exiting at Ralston Avenue on US-92.

See

See Ralston Hall Mansion

📍 1500 Ralston Ave☎ +1 650 508-3501

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See Len Turner Memorial Vista Point

Near the intersection of Ralston Avenue and Belmont Canyon Road, you can get a great view the San Francisco Bay Area if no fog is present.

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Do

Do Movement Belmont

Place to go if you want to try indoor rock climbing. They also have a fitness gym and yoga lessons.

📍 100 El Camino Real☎ +1 650 591-3030

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Do Water Dog Lake Park & Open Space

Nice little park with a lake in the middle, with nice hiking and biking trails on the hillside. Allows dogs and mountain biking.

📍 Lyall Wayoff Ralston💲 free⚠ Last checked Dec 2020 — confirm before you go

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Eat

Eat Lorenzo's Sandwich Shop

AmericanBakery / Café

An excellent sandwich shop hidden near Carlmont Village Shopping Center. Bring cash as they do not accept debit or credit cards. The hot pastrami sandwich on Dutch crunch roll is one of the popular choices.

📍 911 Villa Ave☎ +1 650 592-4321

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