Weekend playbook · family-made

Geaux Time with the Fralicks

A NOLA-flavored Peninsula playbook for Stanford move-in week

Live the next week like it’s Mardi Gras — just with better weather, earlier brunch, and a Caltrain schedule.

Staying in San Carlos for Stanford move-in? It’s Geaux Time with the Fralicks — a slightly biased local guide to food stops, hikes, downtown strolls, coastside drives, sports bars, family meetups, and easy Peninsula wins while you’re here.

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Giants Game by Caltrain

Take Caltrain from San Carlos to Oracle Park for a classic Bay Area day: train ride up the Peninsula, waterfront food stop, Giants baseball, and an easy ride home without parking stress.

Good for: families, baseball fans, move-in week visitors, and anyone staying in San Carlos who wants an easy San Francisco outing.

Sun, September 13, 2026First pitch 4:20 PMOracle Park, San FranciscoCheck Giants tickets

  1. San Carlos Caltrain Station

    Walk or rideshare to the station

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  2. San Francisco Caltrain Station / 4th & King

    Ride north to 4th & King

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  3. Red's Java House

    Waterfront pregame bite

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  4. Giants vs. Padres at Oracle Park

    First pitch 4:20 PM

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  5. Caltrain home from 4th & King

    Easy ride home, no parking

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Suggested Game Plans

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Japanese Garden + San Mateo Food Crawl

Start with a peaceful stroll through the San Mateo Japanese Garden, then let the group choose ramen, dumplings, pho, boba, or another Asian food stop nearby.

Best for: Something close and easy · families · foodies · low-energy afternoons

  1. San Mateo Japanese Garden in Central Park1
  2. Downtown San Mateo Asian Food Crawl2
  3. Optional ramen at Kajiken, Taishoken, or Ramen Dojo3
  4. Optional coffee, dessert, boba, or casual shopping nearby4

Fralick Brunch Meetup

Meet the visiting family for brunch at Storybook in Hayward, then optionally head back toward the Peninsula for a garden stop, Stanford stroll, or San Carlos evening.

Best for: Family meetup · planned brunch · easy Sunday plan · flexible afternoon

  1. Storybook Bar + Kitchen Brunch1
  2. Optional: San Mateo Japanese Garden2
  3. Optional: Downtown San Carlos Laurel Street stroll3
  4. Optional: Stanford / Palo Alto stop4

Classic Peninsula Day

The polished Peninsula sampler: gardens, historic local lunch, Stanford-area strolling, and a relaxed downtown dinner.

  1. Filoli Historic House & Garden1
  2. Rossotti's Alpine Inn2
  3. Stanford Campus Walk3
  4. Town & Country Village4
  5. Town — San Carlos5

Coastside Half-Day

A scenic drive over the hill with beaches, a historic country store, seafood, and coastal atmosphere.

  1. San Gregorio General Store1
  2. San Gregorio State Beach2
  3. Princeton-by-the-Sea / Half Moon Bay3
  4. Sam's Chowder House4

Easy Local Evening

A simple, low-stress evening close to the Airbnb.

  1. Laurel Street Stroll1
  2. Reach and Teach2
  3. Lark3
  4. Fina's4
  5. 888 Ristorante Italiano5

Stanford Parent Stop

Easy food and strolling near Stanford for parents helping with move-in.

  1. Stanford Campus Walk1
  2. The Stanford Dish Loop2
  3. Town & Country Village3
  4. Gott's Roadside — Palo Alto4
  5. Oren's Hummus Express5