Belmont is a city in San Mateo County in the U.S. state of California. It is in the San Francisco Bay Area, on the San Francisco Peninsula halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. It was originally part of Rancho de las Pulgas, for which one of its main roads, the Alameda de las Pulgas, is named. The city was incorporated in 1926. Its population was 25,835 at the 2010 census.
Ralston Hall is a historic landmark built by Bank of California founder William Chapman Ralston on the campus of Notre Dame de Namur University, and is also home to Notre Dame High School. It was built around a villa formerly owned by Count Cipriani, an Italian aristocrat. The locally famous “Waterdog Lake” is also located in the foothills and highlands of Belmont.
BELMONT RANKINGS
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Best Suburbs for Young Professionals in California
22 of 525
Best Suburbs to Live in California
37 of 525
Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in California
60 of 525
THINGS TO DO
Farmers’ Market
The Belmont Farmers’ Market offers the best of California’s agricultural bounty direct from the farmer to you. You can find fruits, vegetables, greens and nuts as well as freshly baked breads and pastries, delicious specialty foods, fresh flowers and much more! Enjoy live music weekly along with the season’s freshest fruits and vegetables and the company of your friends and neighbors.
Schedule:
Year-round, Sundays from 9AM- 1PM.
Location:
CalTrain Parking Lot at El Camino Real & O’Neill St.
Weather Forecast:
The farmers’ market is open rain or shine, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Click here for today’s weather forecast for the farmers’ market.
Parking:
Parking is available along El Camino Real and at the north end of the CalTrain parking lot. Enter the parking lot at O’Neill and turn left, or enter at the northern most driveway, nearest Ralston Avenue.
Public Transportation:
If you plan to take AC Transit, BART, Caltrain, Muni, or VTA, you can use the Google Map tool above. Just enter your address and when the new window opens, click the button with the picture of a train to indicate that instead of traveling “by car” you will travel “by public transit”.
If you plan to ride another Bay Area transit service like County Connection or SamTrans, the Trip Planner at 511.org makes it easy to find your way to the farmers’ market on public transit.
Ralston Mansion Historical Landmark
Notre Dame de Namur University
1500 Ralston Avenue, (650) 508-3501
This ornate, 80 room mansion was built in the 1860s by William Ralston, founder of the Bank of California. One of the Peninsula’s grandest palaces, the restored mansion features a hall of mirrors, a grand staircase, crystal chandeliers, a ballroom and an impressive collection of 19th Century antiques. Docent-led tours are offered Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-3:00PM by appointment. The Mansion and Ralston Lawn are available for Social and Wedding Celebrations or corporate gathering and events. Capacity is 10-200 guests. Please call for details and rental fees.
Twin Pines Park
1219 Ralston Avenue, (650) 591-4270
Located at the Twin Pines Art Center, the Belmont Historical Society Museum highlights the history of Belmont. Its one-room gallery exhibits a permanent exhibit of 19th Century pioneer memorabilia and Native American artifacts. Changing exhibits of photographs are also featured. Open the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10:00AM-4:00PM.
1870 Ralston Avenue (east of Alameda de Las Pulgas)
This artists’ cooperative is home to more than 25 artists working in a variety of media. The gallery exhibits work of resident artists and artists from around the world. Visitors can schedule a guided tour of the studios by appointment, or drop in Thursday through Sunday between 1:00-5:00PM. The gallery also offers lectures, demonstrations, seminars, workshops and classes for all ages, year-round.
10 Twin Pines Lane, (650) 591-2101
The Art Center houses the Belmont Arts Council Art Gallery, the Peninsula Art Museum Art Gallery and Library, the San Mateo Arts Commission and 12 working artist studios.
The Center is open to the public
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 12:00-4:00PM
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00-4:00PM
Mothers’ Club
PO Box 462
Belmont, CA
(650) 354-8020
www.scbmc.org
Sequoia Village
Official Address
P.O. Box 813
San Carlos, CA 94070
United States
www.sequoiavillage.org
Rotary Club
650-610-0715
http://www.belmontrotary.org/
Belmont citizens are justifiably proud of their new “State of the Art” Library that opened its doors in 2006. It was a collaborative effort of the City of Belmont, the Friends of the Library and the community of Belmont.
Library users value “lifelong learning.” This is reflected in the bustling activity that takes place daily as children, young adults, and adults seek information for school reports, health, parenting, travel, financial planning, money management, home improvement, etc. The Library is an active “information center” with more than just children and adult books. Newspapers, magazines, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, books on tape, business directories, consumer materials, investment resources, tax forms, videos, community information, public access computers, computer catalogs, Phonedisc and other CD Rom products, public access to the Internet, study tables and more round out the resources available to today’s citizens.
As a branch of the San Mateo County Library system and a member of the Peninsula Library system, a Belmont Library card gives users access to all 32 public or community college libraries in San Mateo County. There is an adjacent children’s play area, Belameda Park.
1110 Alameda de Las Pulgas
Phone: (650) 591-8286
Fax: (650) 591-1195
Christadelphian Ecclesia
1835 Belburn Drive
(650) 212-7341
Church of the Immaculate Heart
1040 Alameda de Las Pulgas
(650) 593-6157
Community of Christ
3254 Lori Drive
(650) 591-2877
Congregational Church of Belmont
751 Alameda de Las Pulgas
(650) 593-4547
Crossing Community Church
1315 Alameda de Las Pulgas
(650) 631-3800
Fellowship Bible Church
2710 Ralston Avenue
(650) 591-1322
Gideon International
2705 Carmelita Avenue
(650) 992-4747
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
2600 Ralston Avenue
(650) 593-3361
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
1300 Fifth Avenue
(650) 593-4844
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox
900 Alameda de Las Pulgas
(650) 591-4447
Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur
1520 Ralston Ave
(650) 551-0625
St. Mark’s Catholic Church
325 Marine View Street
(650) 591-5937
Yaseen Foundation
621 Masonic Way
(650) 591-3690
PARKS
ADDRESS:400 block of Yorkshire Wy
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:50 – 100
DETAILS:
BBQ
Drinking Fountain
Horseshoe Pits
Lawn Area
Picnic Area
Recycling Receptacle
Rental Facilities
Restrooms
ADDRESS:1870 Ralston Ave
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Basketball
Community Garden
Drinking Fountain
Lawn Area
Picnic Area
Playground
Recreational Facility
Restrooms
Wheelchair accessible
ADDRESS:1110 Alameda
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Drinking Fountain
Picnic Area
Playground
ADDRESS:2525 Buena Vista
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Ballfield
Dog Park
Drinking Fountain
Lawn Area
Multi-use Field
Picnic Area
Playground
ADDRESS:1 College View Way
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Drinking Fountain
Playground
Crystal Springs Cross Country Course
ADDRESS:2600 Hallmark Dr
PHONE:(415) 554-3211
CAPACITY:N/A
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Jogging Track
Open Space Trails
ADDRESS:Across 500 Davey Glen Rd
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Picnic Area
Playground
Wheelchair accessible
ADDRESS:2599 Hallmark Dr
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Drinking Fountain
Jogging Track
Playground
Tennis Courts
ADDRESS:2400 Hastings Drive
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
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Playground
ADDRESS:2642 Carlmont Drive
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Drinking Fountain
Jogging Track
Open Space Trails
ADDRESS:1403 Solana Drive
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Ballfield
Basketball
Drinking Fountain
Multi-use Field
Picnic Area
Playground
ADDRESS:400 Ralston
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Basketball
BBQ
Community Garden
Drinking Fountain
Lawn Area
Picnic Area
Playground
ADDRESS:Notre Dame Ave
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
ADDRESS:1 Ralston Ranch
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
ADDRESS:4122 Marsten Av
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Jogging Track
Open Space Trails
ADDRESS:2322 Casa Bona Ave
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:N/A
DETAILS:
Drinking Fountain
Lawn Area
Picnic Area
Playground
Twin Pines Buckeye Picnic Area
ADDRESS:Twin Pines Lane Twin Pines Park
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:50 – 100
DETAILS:
BBQ
Compost Receptacle
Drinking Fountain
Lawn Area
Picnic Area
Playground
Recycling Receptacle
Rental Facilities
Restrooms
ADDRESS:Twin Pines Lane and Twin Pines Path
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:100 +
DETAILS:
Compost Receptacle
Lawn Area
Picnic Area
Stage
ADDRESS:Twin Pines Lane and Twin Pines Path
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:100 +
DETAILS:
BBQ
Compost Receptacle
Lawn Area
Picnic Area
Stage
ADDRESS:One Twin Pines Lane
PHONE:(650) 595-7441
CAPACITY:100 +
DETAILS:
BBQ
Compost Receptacle
Drinking Fountain
Historical Photo Tour Location
Lawn Area
Multi-use Field
Open Space Trails
Picnic Area
Playground
Recreational Facility
Recycling Receptacle
Rental Facilities
Restrooms
Stage
Wheelchair accessible
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CITY OFFICES |
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| City Council Offices
City Manager’s Office City Clerk City Treasurer Community Development Finance/Administrative Services |
Parks and Recreation Administration
Permit Center Police Administration Police Business Public Works Belmont/San Carlos Fire Department |
| CITY SERVICES | |
| Abandoned Vehicles
Banner information Building Permits Business Licenses Code Enforcement Construction Hotline Graffiti Hotline |
Job Hotline
Library, 1110 Alameda de Las Pulgas Permit Center, 640 Masonic Way Senior & Community Center Sewer Back-up (after hours) Trails Maintenance Tree Maintenance |
| OTHER AGENCIES | |
| Allied Waste (Garbage) Bay Area Air Quality Control (650) 592-2411Caltrans Maintenance (650) 771-6000 (650) 358-4129Child Protective Services (650) 595-7922Health Department (County) (650) 363-4305Mid Peninsula Water District (650) 591-8941 |
Mosquito Abatement
Peninsula Humane Society Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (650) 373-3490 PG&E 24-hour help line Post Office, |
| SCHOOL DISTRICTS | |
| Belmont-Redwood Shores (650) 637-4800Sequoia Union High School (650) 369-1411 |
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SCHOOLS
Belmont contains 4 schools. One of the highest rated schools is Cipriani Elementary School, with a rating of 9. Cipriani Elementary School has 393 students. Public schools in Belmont belong to Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District. The population of Belmont is 26,744. Belmont-Redwood Shores Elementary School District enrolls 13% of the population of Belmont.
CITY OF BELMONT LINK
Animal Control (SPCA)
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/264/773
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/280/773
Caltrain
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/274/773
Chamber of Commerce
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/284/773
Mid-Pen Water District
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/104/773
Pacific Gas & Electric
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/260/773
Recology (Garbage/Recycling)
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/270/773
US Post Office
https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/106/773
Business License
https://www.belmont.gov/services/report/file-a-police-report
https://www.belmont.gov/services/pay/pet-license-vaccination
https://www.belmont.gov/departments/city-news/city-calendar-events
https://www.belmont.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteer
Belmont Library
https://smcl.org/locations/1B/
https://www.belmont.gov/residents/programs-activities/neighborhood-associations
REVIEWS BY RESIDENTS
I’ve been living in Belmont for my whole life. I’ve spent my childhood here. Belmont is a beautiful city with very family-friendly neighbors. The beautiful views and amazing hills with bright green trees are perfect to go on a bike ride or walk with friends. The schools around are amazing! They provide all the resources you need and are at a very safe location. There are many job opportunities for teens in shopping centers around schools. House costing is a bit overpriced but worth living here with a huge loving community.
Although it is a small city, I like that I can go out at night and walk alone without feeling the need to have someone with me. The city could use a little more engagement but there are more favorable things about Belmont than there is to fix.
Belmont is a lovely town, although can be too quiet at times. It is very clean and has many amenities. Close to several lakes and trails, but also in a convenient location on the Peninsula. There are unbeatable panoramic views of the Bay Area from certain points. Decent commute for jobs throughout the Peninsula.
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HOLLY NOTO | DRE # 01244498
REALTOR® | Coldwell Banker Realty
650.544.6185 | [email protected]
