Belmont

About Belmont

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

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

  • 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 In Belmont

Things to do, Parks, Recreation, Trails, Tennis Courts, Museums, Dinning and More

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.

Belmont Historical Society Museum

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 Gallery and Studios

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.

Twin Pines Art Center

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

Clubs & Organizations

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 LIBRARY

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

Houses of Worship

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

Alexander Park’s Picnic Area

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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

Barrett Multi-Use Field

Barrett Playground

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

Belameda Park

Belameda Park

ADDRESS:1110 Alameda

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Drinking Fountain

Picnic Area

Playground

Cipriani Park and Dog Park

Cipriani Dog Park panoramic

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

College View Park

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ADDRESS:1 College View Way

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Drinking Fountain

Playground

Crystal Springs Cross Country Course

Crystal Springs

ADDRESS:2600 Hallmark Dr

PHONE:(415) 554-3211

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Jogging Track

Open Space Trails

Davey Glen Park

Davey Glen Park

ADDRESS:Across 500 Davey Glen Rd

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Picnic Area

Playground

Wheelchair accessible

Hallmark Park

Hallmark Park

ADDRESS:2599 Hallmark Dr

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Drinking Fountain

Jogging Track

Playground

Tennis Courts

Hastings Tot Lot

Hastings Park

ADDRESS:2400 Hastings Drive

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Playground

Hidden Canyon Park

Hidden Canyon Park

ADDRESS:2642 Carlmont Drive

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Drinking Fountain

Jogging Track

Open Space Trails

McDougal Park

McDougal Park

ADDRESS:1403 Solana Drive

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Ballfield

Basketball

Drinking Fountain

Multi-use Field

Picnic Area

Playground

O’Donnell Park

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ADDRESS:400 Ralston

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Basketball

BBQ

Community Garden

Drinking Fountain

Lawn Area

Picnic Area

Playground

Patricia Wharton Park

Patricia Wharton Park

ADDRESS:Notre Dame Ave

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

Ralston Ranch Park

Ralston Ranch Park

ADDRESS:1 Ralston Ranch

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

 

San Juan Canyon

Belmont open space San Juan Canyon

ADDRESS:4122 Marsten Av

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:N/A

DETAILS:

Jogging Track

Open Space Trails

 

Semeria Park

Semeria Park

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

Buckeye Picnic Area 2

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

 

Twin Pines Meadow

Twin Pines Meadow

ADDRESS:Twin Pines Lane and Twin Pines Path

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:100 +

DETAILS:

Compost Receptacle

Lawn Area

Picnic Area

Stage

 

Twin Pines Meadow Picnic Area

Twin Pines Meadow Picnic Area

ADDRESS:Twin Pines Lane and Twin Pines Path

PHONE:(650) 595-7441

CAPACITY:100 +

DETAILS:

BBQ

Compost Receptacle

Lawn Area

Picnic Area

Stage

 

Twin Pines Park

Twin Pines Park & Picnic Areas map

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

 

Important Numbers

CITY OFFICES

City Council Offices

City Manager’s Office
(650) 595-7413

City Clerk
(650) 595-7408
(650) 595-7413

City Treasurer
(650) 637-2961

Community Development
(650) 595-7417

Finance/Administrative Services
(650) 595-7436

Parks and Recreation Administration

Permit Center
(650) 595-7441

Police Administration
(650) 595-7422
(650) 595-7404

Police Business
(650) 595-7400

Public Works
(650) 595-7427

Belmont/San Carlos Fire Department
(650) 802-4255

CITY SERVICES
Abandoned Vehicles

Banner information
(650) 595-7455

Building Permits
(650) 595-7427
(650) 595-7422

Business Licenses
(650) 595-7436

Code Enforcement
(650) 637-2968

Construction Hotline
(650) 610-5715

Graffiti Hotline
(650) 595-7455

Job Hotline

Library, 1110 Alameda de Las Pulgas
(650) 595-7438
(650) 591-8286

Permit Center, 640 Masonic Way
(650) 595-7416

Senior & Community Center
(650) 595-7444

Sewer Back-up (after hours)
(650) 595-7400

Trails Maintenance
(650) 595-7470

Tree Maintenance
(650) 595-7470

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
(650) 344-8592

Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center
(650) 340-8200

(650) 373-3490

PG&E 24-hour help line
800-743-5000

Post Office,
640 Masonic Way
800-275-8777

SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Belmont-Redwood Shores
(650) 637-4800Sequoia Union High School
(650) 369-1411

Schools, City and Community

Info and Links

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

https://www.belmont.gov/

Animal Control (SPCA)

https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/StaffDirectory/StaffDirectory/264/773

Utilities & Other Agencies

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://belmont.hdlgov.com/

File a Police Report

https://www.belmont.gov/services/report/file-a-police-report

Pet License/Vaccination

https://www.belmont.gov/services/pay/pet-license-vaccination

City Calendar/Events

https://www.belmont.gov/departments/city-news/city-calendar-events

Volunteer

https://www.belmont.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteer

Belmont Library

https://smcl.org/locations/1B/

Neighborhood Associations

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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