2025 Best of The Peninsula by Bay Area News Group Marketing

2025BEST OF THEPENINSULA

CelebrateLocalExcellencewith the 2025 Be st of The Pe ninsulaWinners

Every year, we invite our readers to shine a spotlight on thebusinesses,professionals,andplacesthat makeThe Peninsulasucha vibrantandunique community.From excitingnewcomers to cherished localinstitutions,the 2025Bestof The Peninsula awards recognizethosewho consistently go above andbeyond to serve, inspire,andenrichour dailylives.

CelebrateLocalExcellencewith the 2025 Be st of The Pe ninsulaWinners

Amongthis year’sstandouts, andnew to thesceneis Hurrica Restaurant & Barwhichbringsfresh energy to thelocaldiningscene withitsboldflavors andstylish atmosphere while earningthetitleofBestNew RestaurantandBar.

Withsucha varietyof categories andhundredsof votes cast by ourengagedandpassionate readers, this year’s winners reflectThe Peninsula’s diverse tastesandhigh standards.Thesearenotjustnameson a list;they’re yourgo-toplaces,trusted experts, andnew discoveries thathave lefta lastingimpression.

Best Animal Day Care SmilinDogs smilindogs.com

HonorableMention: BagelStreetCafé PoshBagels

HonorableMention: TheCats’Inn

The PawdingtonSouthSan Francisco

HonorableMention: TheCats’Inn The PawdingtonSouthSan Francisco

Best Appliance Store DaviesAppliance daviesappliance.com

They consistentlydeliverdesignsthat reflectboth beautyandquality craftsmanship.

Forthehome,checkoutAbleGlasswhichis a longtime favorite known forqualitycraftsmanship andservice you cantrust. Whetherit’saquick repair oracustom windowinstallation,they’veearnedtheir placeasa communitystaple.Andif you’re inthe market foranewhomethatblends formandfunction, SuppleHomes, Inc hasonceagain provenits commitment to excellenceinnewhome construction.

Forthehome,checkoutAbleGlasswhichis a longtime favorite known forqualitycraftsmanship andservice you cantrust Whetherit’saquick repair oracustom windowinstallation,they’veearnedtheir placeasa communitystaple.Andif you’re inthe market foranewhomethatblends formandfunction, SuppleHomes, Inc hasonceagain provenits commitment to excellenceinnewhome construction.

HonorableMention: BagelStreetCafé PoshBagels

Best Bakery Mademoiselle Colette mademoisellecolette.com

Best Appliance Store DaviesAppliance daviesappliance.com

HonorableMention: AirportHomeAppliance

Best Attorney DolanLawFirm dolanlawfirm.com

HonorableMention: HairMill

Best BBQ Capelo’sBarbecue capelosbarbecue.com

Best Bakery Mademoiselle Colette mademoisellecolette.com

HonorableMention: Dianda’sBakery|SanMateo ManresaBread

Best Bank U.S. Bank usbank.com

Best Attorney DolanLawFirm dolanlawfirm.com

HonorableMention: LawOfficeof PeterS.Stern

Best Bagel Shop

Best Bank U.S. Bank usbank.com

HonorableMention: Wells FargoBank

Best Bagel Shop HouseofBagels houseofbagels.com

HouseofBagels houseofbagels.com

They consistentlydeliverdesignsthat reflectboth beautyandquality craftsmanship.

Ontheeducationfront,HappyCampers Preschool standsout fornurturing youngmindsina warm, engagingenvironmentthat familieslove And Foothill College continues to shineasa top-tierinstitution, providingaffordable,high-qualitylearning experiences thatempowerstudentsfromall walksoflife.

Thesehonorees representThe Peninsula’sspirit ofbeing resilient, forward-thinking,and rooted in community Nowlets explore thefulllist of winners andhonorablementions to discoveralltheBest of The Peninsula

Best Breakfast Restaurant Neal’sCoffeeShop nealscoffeeshop.net

Best BBQ Capelo’sBarbecue capelosbarbecue.com

HonorableMention: RedwoodCityBarbeque

Best Bike Shop Mike’s Bikesof PaloAlto mikesbikes.com

HonorableMention: SummitBicycles

Best Barbershop Boondocks Barbershop boondocksbarbershop.com

Best Boutique REHREHthreads& goods rehrehthreads.com

HonorableMention: Gamelandia

Best Breakfast Restaurant Neal’sCoffeeShop nealscoffeeshop.net

HonorableMention: Hobee’s

Best Brew Pub TheSwingin’Door theswingindoor.com

HonorableMention: Devil’sCanyonBrewingCompany SteinsBeerGarden& Restaurant

Best Burrito iGuey Taqueria(Tie) igueytaqueria.com LaCorneta Taqueria(Tie) lacorneta.com

HonorableMention: LosCarnalitos

HonorableMention: LosCarnalitos Food Tr uck

Best Cannabis Dispensary AirfieldSupplyCo airfieldsupplyco.com

HonorableMention: BloomRoom Pacifica

Best Car Wash and/or Detailing

Car Wash and/or Detailing Ducky’sCar Wash duckysexpress.com

Ducky’sCar Wash duckysexpress.com

HonorableMention: AutoPrideHandCar

HonorableMention: AutoPrideHandCar Wash Jack’sCar Wash

Best CBD Store AirfieldSupplyCo airfieldsupplyco.com

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BEST NEW RESTAURANT & BAR:

2025BEST OF THEPENINSULA

Hurrica Restaurant

& Bar

BESTNEWRESTAURANT&BAR:

Conveniently located in the serene Westpoint Harbor Marina of Redwood City, Hurrica Restaurant & Bar offers more than just a meal, it offers an escape! With its sweeping views of the water, soothing coastal ambiance, and tranquil marina backdrop, it’s the kind of place where stress melts away with each passing sailboat and every bite of thoughtfully prepared food.

Hurrica Restaurant&Bar

Con ve nientlylocatedinthese re ne We stpoint HarborMarinaof Re dwoodCity, Hurric a Re staurant&Baroffersmorethanjustameal,it offersanes ca pe! Wi thits sweepingviewsofth e wate r, soothing co astalambiance , andtr anqu il marinabackdrop,it’sthekindofplacewher e stressmelts away witheachpassingsailboat an d everybiteofthoughtfullyprepared fo od.

To start off, the restaurant’s location is one of its most striking features. Sitting at the edge of the Westpoint Harbor, Hurrica provides diners with a front-row seat to some of the most peaceful views in Silicon Valley. Whether you’re relaxing on the outdoor patio with a glass of wine or enjoying a leisurely brunch with friends, the calm of the harbor surrounds you. Floor-to-ceiling windows draw in natural light and offer uninterrupted views of the boats and yachts at the Westpoint Harbor marina.

But the water views don’t stop there, step inside and you’ll be captivated by a breathtaking aquatic feature that sets Hurrica apart: the largest privately owned jellyfish tank in North America. This floorto-ceiling aquarium was custom designed and built by Tenji Aquarium Design + Build, a team known for creating world-class aquatic environments. Housing a mesmerizing array of jellyfish, the towering tank shimmers with motion and color. It’s not just a visual spectacle, it’s a centerpiece that transforms the restaurant into a serene escape.

To startoff, the re staurant’slocationisoneofits moststriking fe atures.Sittingattheedgeofthe We stpointHarbor, Hurricapr ov idesdine rs wit h afront-r ow seat to someofthemostpeaceful viewsinSilicon Va lley. Whether yo u’ re re laxingon theoutdoorpatiowithaglassofwineorenjoying aleisurelybrunchwithfriends,the ca lmofthe harborsurrounds yo u.Floor-to-ceiling wi ndows dr aw innaturallightandofferuninterrup te d viewsoftheboatsand ya chtsatthe We stpoint Harbormarina,whilethemesmerizing move mentsinsidealarge , stunningjellyfish aquariumaddsa to uchofaquatic wo nder to the ex perience.

prepared over a live fire. They also pride themselves in accommodating any and all dietary needs for vegetarians, vegans and all allergies. It’s a bold, seasonal, and thoughtfully designed menu to showcase the best of what the Bay Area has to offer. From oysters on the half shell, slow roasted pork chop, grilled filet to wood-fired whole fish and flavorful vegetable sides, the food here is both soulful and satisfying. Every plate feels like a celebration of California’s bounty. Hurrica also maintains a close partnership with the Club at Westpoint, located on the second floor of the same building. This collaboration not only strengthens the restaurant’s maritime roots but also enticing guests to be inspired to enjoy water activities like sailing and kayaking. The integration of fine dining and nautical adventure creates a uniquely immersive experience that feels right at home on the harbor.

ro astedporkchop,grilled filet to wo od-fired wholefishandfl avorful ve getablesides,the fo od hereis bo thsoulfulan d satisf yi ng Every plate fe elslikea ce leb ra tionof Ca lifornia’sbounty Hurricaalsomain ta insaclose pa rtnershipwith the Cl ubat We stpoint,locatedonthesecond floorofthesamebuilding This co llaboration no t onlystren gthens the re staurant’smaritime ro ot s butalsoenticin ggues ts to beinspired to enjoy wate ractivitieslikesailingand ka ya king. The in te gr ationoffine din in g an d nautical adventur e createsa un iq uely immersive ex per ien ce that fe elsrig ht at ho meonthe ha rb or.

Communityin vo lvementis wove n deeply in to Hurrica’smission Oneofitsstandoutinitiatives istheOysters fo rChang e pr ogramthat do nates aportionofthe pr oceeds to localcharities. Pa st re cipients ha ve includedorganizationslikeMarin e ScienceInstitute(MSI), Ka inosandcurrently Pe tsinNeed Ea choneis ca re fullychosen fo r theirmeaningfu limpa ct onthelocal co mmunity It’sa delic ious wa y fo r gu ests to give ba ckwh ile enjoyingfreshsh uc ke d oyste rs.

Community involvement is woven deeply into Hurrica’s mission. One of its standout initiatives is the Oysters for Change program that donates a portion of the proceeds to local charities. Past recipients have included organizations like Marine Science Institute (MSI), Kainos and currently Pets in Need. Each one is carefully chosen for their meaningful impact on the local community. It’s a delicious way for guests to give back while enjoying fresh shucked oysters.

Butit’snotjustthescenerythatdr awspeople in,it’sthepeople th em se lves Hu rr ic a’sstaff, fromthe wa rmandatte ntiveservers to th e skilledchefsinthekitchen,areaspassionate abouthospitalityastheyareabout fo od.The te ambringsaspiritof care andatte ntiveness everyinteraction,creatinganatmospheretha fe elsbothelevatedanddeeplype rs onal Whethe yo u’reafirst-timeguestora re turning re gular thestaff ta ke sthetime to make yo urvisit memorable.

It’s not just the scenery that draws people in, it’s the people themselves. Hurrica’s staff, from the warm and attentive servers to the skilled chefs in the kitchen, are as passionate about hospitality as they are about food. The team brings a spirit of care and attentiveness to every interaction, creating an atmosphere that feels both elevated and deeply personal. Whether you’re a first-time guest or a returning regular, the staff takes the time to make your visit memorable.

The menu at Hurrica reflects the restaurant’s proximity to the sea, offering an array of seafooddriven dishes. It also features elevated options for meat lovers, including A5 Wagyu beef, grilled filet steak, and a giant tomahawk, many of them

ThemenuatHurrica re flectsthe re staurant ’s pr ox imity to thesea,offeringanarr ay ofseafooddrivendishes Italso fe aturesele va te doptions fo rmeatlove rs , includingA5 Wa gyubeef, gr ille filetsteak,and a giant to mahawk,manyof themprepared overalivefire.Theyalsopride themselvesinacco mmodatinganyandalldietary needs fo r ve getarians, ve gansandallallergies. It’sabold,seasonal , andthoughtfullydesigne menu to showc asethebestofwhatthe Ba yArea has to of fe r. Fr om oyster sonthehalfshell,slo

Inside,the re stau ra nt blends luxurywith wa rmth The des ign, insp ired by the fa mousclassicsailing ya chtHurrica V, fe aturesrich te ak wo od finishes

Inside, the restaurant blends luxury with warmth

The design, inspired by the famous classic sailing yacht Hurrica V , features rich teak wood finishes and nautical touches that reflect its maritime muse. The jellyfish aquarium is a soothing reminder of the ocean’s beauty and mystery, reinforcing the restaurant’s deep connection to the water that surrounds it.

andnautical to uchesthat re flectits mari time muse. Thejellyfishaquariumisasoothing re minderoftheocean’sbeautyand mystery, re inforcingthe re staurant’sdeep co nnection to the wa te rthatsurroundsit.

At Hurrica, every detail, from the gentle glow of the jellyfish tank to the thoughtfully crafted food tells a story of care, connection, and coastal living Whether you arrive by car, by bike, or even by boat, you’ll find a restaurant where community, relaxation, and exceptional cuisine meet on the edge of the marina. Hurrica promises to tempt you to take a break from the stress, traffic and hustle and bustle and take a ‘break’ and find pleasure and peace. It’s not just a place to eat, it’s a destination to remember.

At Hurrica,everydetail,fromthegentleglow ofthejellyfish ta nk to thethoughtfullycrafted fo od te llsastoryof ca re , co nnection,and co astal living.Whether yo uarrive byca r, by bike,or even by boat, yo u’llfinda re staurantwher e co mmunity, re laxation,and exce pt ionalcuisine meet ontheedgeofthe mari na.Hurricapromises to te mp t yo u to ta ke abreakfromthestress, trafficandhustleandbustleand ta ke a‘break’ andfindpleasureandpeace.It’snotjustaplace to eat,it’sadestination to re member. Formoreinformationor to makea reservation, visitwww.hurrica.restaurant

For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.hurrica.restaurant

2025BEST OF THEPENINSULA

BESTCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE: FoothillCollege

BESTCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE:

FoothillCollege

FoothillCollegeishonored to be votedthe best community collegeintheBay Area by theBayAreaNewsGroup readers forthethird yearina row.

Fromourfirstgraduatingclassof 37 studentsin1960, FoothillCollege now servesapproximately11,000studentseach quarter Foothillhas consistently been recognizedasoneofthe verybest community collegesinthe countryandasanationalleaderintransferand workforce pathways.*This recognitionisdue to the exemplary workofourdedicated facultyandstaff andthe talentsofthe extraordinarystudentswhograduateeach year.

FoothillCollegeishonored to be votedthe best community collegeintheBay Area by theBayAreaNewsGroup readers forthethird yearina row.

This year, we are celebrating oureighth cohort of studentswhowill receive aBachelorofSciencedegreeinDentalHygiene. We arealsonowoffering BachelorofSciencedegreesin RespiratoryTherapy. Foothillis one of only seven community colleges to be approved to offertwobaccalaureatedegrees intheState ofCalifornia.

Whether youarelooking to transfer to aUC,CSU, or private universityof train forahigh-wageprofession, Foothill hastheprograms for you! We have aguaranteedtransferagreementwithsixUniversityof California campusesandhave a TransferAlliance ProgramwithUCLAwhich,although notguaranteeingadmission,providesstudentswith a vastlyincreased acceptance rate.

Foothill’s Workforce trainingprograms offerstudentsaclearpathway into life-long careers.Theseprograms, including RespiratoryTherapy, Diagnostic MedicalSonography, Dental Hygiene,DentalAssisting, Radiologic Technology, Veterinary Technology, Pharmacy Technology, OrnamentalHorticulture,and more, havecoursesofstudythatlastanywhere from ninemonths to two years.

FoothillCollegeoffers excellent resourcesand supportservices for our students Froma variety of financialaidoptions that candramatically reducethe costofgoing to college, to counseling,mentalhealth,andbasic needssupport, we providethe services youneedand we work toexceed our students’ expectations.

This year, we are celebrating oureighth cohort of studentswhowill receive aBachelorofSciencedegreeinDentalHygiene We arealsonowoffering BachelorofSciencedegreesin RespiratoryTherapy. Foothillis one of only seven community colleges to be approved to offertwobaccalaureatedegrees intheState ofCalifornia.

FoothillCollege’s mission statement clearly outlines ourpurpose:“Embracing Inclusivityandbuildingstrong communities, Foothill Collegeservesdiverse learnersand equipsitstudentswith criticalthinkingskills to address complex societalchallenges, to thriveintheglobal workforce, andengageinalife of inquiry.” We workhardeveryday to fulfillthismission.

Thank you to our community forhonoringuswiththis recognition.

12345ElMonte Rd,LosAltosHills, CA 94022 (650)949-7777

12345ElMonte Rd,LosAltosHills, CA 94022

(650)949-7777

*Rankedthe #1 community collegeinCalifornia for2025 by Niche.

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Best Chinese Food ChefChu’s chefchu.com

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HonorableMention: CollegeofSanMateo

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Best Chinese Food ChefChu’s chefchu.com

HonorableMention: CrouchingTigerRestaurant & Bar GinMonChineseRestaurant

HonorableMention:

HonorableMention: CrouchingTigerRestaurant & Bar

CrouchingTigerRestaurant & Bar

Best Chiroprator Dr.Alexandra FonsecaDC (415)236-1810

GinMonChineseRestaurant

Best Chiroprator Dr.Alexandra FonsecaDC (415)236-1810

HonorableMention: NewLifeChiropracticSanCarlos

Best Community College FoothillCollege foothill.edu

HonorableMention: CollegeofSanMateo

Best Computer Repair & Service TecnoUNO ComputerRepair (Tie) tecnouno.com ClickAway Computer+Phone +NetworkRepair (Tie) clickaway.com

HonorableMention: MobileKangaroo-Apple AuthorizediPhone&Mac Repair

Best Cosmetic Surger y StevenKStruck MD

struckmd.com

Best Cosmetic Surger y StevenKStruck MD struckmd.com

Best Cosmetic Surger y StevenKStruck MD

struckmd.com

HonorableMention: PatelcoCreditUnion

HonorableMention: PrimaDeli

HonorableMention: PatelcoCreditUnion

HonorableMention: PrimaDeli

Best Dentist KlebanerAlekDDS alekklebanerdds.com

HonorableMention: IlluminatePlasticSurgery- PaloAlto Best CPA Firm SDMayer& AssociatesLLP sdmayer.com

Best Daycare HappyCampers Preschool happycampers123.com

HonorableMention: IlluminatePlasticSurgery- PaloAlto

Best CPA Firm SDMayer& AssociatesLLP

sdmayer.com

HonorableMention: CallagyAccountingand Tax

HonorableMention: IlluminatePlasticSurgery- PaloAlto Best CPA Firm SDMayer& AssociatesLLP sdmayer.com

HonorableMention: CallagyAccountingand Tax

HonorableMention: MobileKangaroo-Apple AuthorizediPhone&Mac Repair

Best Credit Union StanfordFederal CreditUnion sfcu.org

HonorableMention: CallagyAccountingand Tax Best Credit Union StanfordFederal CreditUnion sfcu.org

Best Daycare HappyCampers Preschool happycampers123.com

HonorableMention: HappyCampersInfant ToddlerCenter

Best Dealer ship PeterPanBMW peterpanbmw.com

Best Dealership PeterPanBMW peterpanbmw.com

HonorableMention: Carmax

Best Deli Colombo’sDeli–Woodside colombosdeli.com

HonorableMention: Menlo Park FamilyDental

Best Dentist KlebanerAlekDDS alekklebanerdds.com

HonorableMention: Menlo Park FamilyDental

HonorableMention: HappyCampersInfant ToddlerCenter

Best Dive Bar TheSwingin’Door theswingindoor.com

HonorableMention: SaddleRoomBar Fred’sPlace

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BESTDAYCARE&HONORABLEMENTIONFORBESTINFANTTODDLERCENTER:

HappyCampers Preschool

BESTDAYCARE&HONORABLEMENTIONFORBESTINFANTTODDLERCENTER:

HappyCampers Preschool

Welcome to HappyCampers Preschool!My heart swells with pride everytime Iseealittleone’s face lightupwith discoverywithinour walls Our website, happycampers123.com,isjustaglimpseinto the vibrant and nurturing world we’vecultivatedhereinSanCarlos.

Fo r ye ars,HappyCampershasbeenmorethanjusta ch ildcareand da yc are ce nter;it ’s a co mmunit y, a fa mil y, andalaunchingpad fo r brightfutures. We ca te r to childrenf ro m in fa nc yright thr ough to transitionalkindergarten,understandingthateachagegr ou phasunique needsandboundlesspo te ntial.Ourdedi ca te d te am of passionat e educatorscreatesasafe,stimulating, and joyfulenvir on me nt wh er e children ca ntrulythrive.

our experienced and caring team,our commitment to safety and well-being, andourstrongpartnershipswith families.Theheartfelt testimonialfrom JJKingtruly encapsulatesthe spiritof our communityandthelastingimpact we strive to have on each child.

At Happy Campers, we believeinlearningthrough explorationandplay. Our hands-on,play-basedcurriculumthatmeetsallofCalifornia’searlylearning statestandards, outlinedonour website,is designed to foster cognitive, social,emotional,andphysicaldevelopment Fromengagingcircletimes to hands-onactivitiesandcreativeprojects,everydayis anadventure. We alsooffera rangeofenriching extracurricularactivities to sparkindividual interestsand talents.

We understandthatchoosingtheright care for yourchildisasignificant decision.That’swhy transparencyandopen communication are paramount to us.Our“WhyUs?”sectionhighlightswhatsetsHappyCampers apart–

Our website alsoprovidesessential information,from keypersonnel to frequently asked questions. We encourage you to exploreour various centers –Happy Campers Preschool, ourdedicatedInfant ToddlerCenter, andHappy Campers at Carlmont– to findtheperfect fit for your family. We regularly host family eventsand offera referralprogrambecause we believeinbuilding astrongnetworkofsupport for our families.

Our website alsoprovidesessential information,from keypersonnel to frequently asked questions. We encourage you to exploreour various centers –Happy Campers Preschool, ourdedicatedInfant ToddlerCenter, andHappy Campers at Carlmont– to findtheperfect fit for your family We regularly host family eventsand offera referralprogrambecause we believeinbuilding astrongnetworkofsupport for our families.

We are incrediblyproudoftheinclusiveandsupportiveatmosphere we’ve created.HappyCampersis a placewherechildren feel safe to explore, encouraged to learn,andempowered to grow. We invite you to visitour website, request a tour, and comesee for yourselfthemagicthathappens hereeveryday. We can’t wait to welcome yourlittle camperintoourHappy Campers family! Requesta tour today.

We are incrediblyproudoftheinclusiveandsupportiveatmosphere we’ve created.HappyCampersis a placewherechildren feel safe to explore, encouraged to learn,andempowered to grow We invite you to visitour website, request a tour, and comesee for yourselfthemagicthathappens hereeveryday. We can’t wait to welcome yourlittle camperintoourHappy Campers family! Requesta tour today.

HappyCampers (650)592-2005 www.happycampers123.com

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BESTNEWHOMEBUILDER: SuppleHomes,Inc.

Notwocustom-home constructionprojectsarethesame SuppleHomes, celebratingtheir20thAnniversary, believesthat every clientdeserves thesamehigh-quality experiencewith exceptionalattention to detailand transparency.

The teammembersofSuppleHomesare expertsinnewcustom homes and rebuildsin communitiesfromthemid-PeninsulathroughSilicon Valley

constructionanddesigntradeswhile retaininglong-termemployeesand investingin teammembers’professionalgrowth.

“I’dtrust my team with my life,” says Sean,noting that this yearSupple Homes ispreparing to addanew construction project manager to the company.

“Weare continually evolving,improvingthe way we workandstreamlining our processes,”says founder and ownerSeanSupple. He explainsthat, by creating more efficienciesandstandardizingoperations,theirclientsenjoyapredictable, uniform experience Everyoneat SuppleHomesisdevoted to meeting timelines and exceedingclients’ expectations. They hunger to evolveand learn.They alwaysenjoytheprocess.Andtheyneverhave ahidden agenda

Theseprinciplesshowinthe worktheydoand inthe relationshipsthey keep.Theymaintain long-standingpartnershipswithsubcontractors in the

“Thisisagrowthopportunity forthe rightperson with experienceinnewhome constructionmanagement,”hesays “We’re looking forsomeone whoisprofessional,organizedandagood communicatorwhois eager to embody what SuppleHomesstands for.” WithSuppleHomes, thecustomhomebuildingprocessisfun forclientsand for every teammember From thegroundup,andineveryengagementwithclients, industry partnersand staff, SuppleHomesadheres to itsmissionof “buildingabetter place to live.”

2087 Avy Ave.,Menlo Park 408-478-9411 supplehomesinc.com

Burlingame Avenue

HonorableMention:

FranciscoBay. Whilethe termmight soundbroad geographically, localsuseitwithamore specific meaning.

floorstores.com

Francisco sitsatthenorthern tualgeographicpeninsula,locals don’t usuallyinclude“TheCity” in theirdefinition. Similarly, SanJoseandmostofSanta ClaraCounty are consideredtheSouthBay, not

RealProduceInternational Mar ket

California Avenue Farmers’Market uvfm.org/palo-alto-sundays

LeftBank

HonorableMention: LeftBank

HonorableMention: 24Hour Fitness

Importantly, whileSan Francisco sitsatthenorthern tip ofthe actualgeographicpeninsula,locals don’t usuallyinclude“TheCity” in theirdefinition. Similarly, SanJoseandmostofSanta ClaraCounty are consideredtheSouthBay, not partof The Peninsula.

HonorableMention: TownandCountryFlooringCenter

Best French Food BistroVida

HonorableMention: Burlingame Avenue Best Dr y Cleaner VogueMountain View

Best Dr y Cleaner VogueMountain View yelp.com/biz/voguecleaners-mountain-view

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Best Farmers Market

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California Avenue

Best Downtown Shopping Area StanfordShopping Center

HonorableMention: SanCarlos Farmers’Market

identity.

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HonorableMention: 24Hour Fitness

Farmers’Market

Best Doctor (name)

nt to rememberisthatThe Peninsula is lessaboutgeographyand countylines, itismoreabout community

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Best Flooring Company TheFloorStore floorstores.com

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Best Ethnic Grocer y Store 99RanchMarket 99ranch.com

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At its core, The Peninsulatypically includes San MateoCounty, home to cities like San Mateo, RedwoodCity, Burlingame, Menlo Park, and DalyCity. Coastal communitiessuchas Pacifica andHalf Moon Bayarealsopartofthis region.These citiesare known fortheirmix of suburbanliving, tech industry ties,andeasyaccess to nature.

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HonorableMention: TownandCountryFlooringCenter

bistro-vida.com

HonorableMention: SanCarlos Farmers’Market

Best Frozen Yogurt Yumi Yogurt yumiyogurtsanmateo.com

Best Florist Mills Florist millsflorist.com

Best Funeral Home CrippenandFlynn WoodsideChapel crippenandflynnchapels.com

Whatis mostimportant to rememberisthatThe Peninsula is lessaboutgeographyand countylines,

Best Fitness Club ObstaCourseFitness obstacourse.com

Best Golf Course ShorelineGolf Links shorelinelinks.com

HonorableMention: LeftBank

Best Frozen Yogurt Yumi Yogurt yumiyogurtsanmateo.com

HonorableMention: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

HonorableMention: RealProduceInternational Mar ket

Best French Food BistroVida bistro-vida.com

HonorableMention: TownandCountryFlooringCenter

Best Florist Mills Florist millsflorist.com

HonorableMention: 24Hour Fitness

HonorableMention: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

HonorableMention:

Best Fitness Club ObstaCourseFitness obstacourse.com

HonorableMention: SanCarlos Farmers’Market

HonorableMention: Burlingame Avenue

Best Flooring Company TheFloorStore floorstores.com

99RanchMarket 99ranch.com

StanfordMedicine

Best Fitness Club

Children’sHealth stanfordchildrens.org/en/ doctor/b/beverly-joyce.html

ents,“The Peninsula” refers to thestretchoflandsouthof San Francisco that cificOceanandthe San Whilethe termmight soundbroad localsuseitwithamore specific

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HonorableMention: AhSamFloralCo SanMateoFlorist

HonorableMention: LeftBank

ObstaCourseFitness obstacourse.com

HonorableMention: TownandCountryFlooringCenter

HonorableMention:

Best Doctor (name) BeverlyJoyce, MDStanfordMedicine Children’sHealth stanfordchildrens.org/en/ doctor/b/beverly-joyce.html

Best Florist Mills Florist millsflorist.com

Inaddition,northernSantaClaraCountycitieslike PaloAlto,Mountain View, and Los Altosare often consideredpart of The Peninsula,despite beingin a different county Thisisdue to theirproximityand sharedeconomicandculturalties withSanMateo County.

HonorableMention: ShantiM Perkins,M.D.

Best Dr y Cleaner VogueMountain View yelp.com/biz/voguecleaners-mountain-view

Best Farmers Market California Avenue Farmers’Market uvfm.org/palo-alto-sundays

Best Funeral Home CrippenandFlynn WoodsideChapel crippenandflynnchapels.com

Best Frozen Yogurt Yumi Yogurt yumiyogurtsanmateo.com

HonorableMention: AhSamFloralCo SanMateoFlorist

Best Flooring Company TheFloorStore floorstores.com

Best French Food BistroVida bistro-vida.com

Best Golf Course ShorelineGolf Links shorelinelinks.com

HonorableMention: StanfordGolfCourse Pleaseseenextpage13

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Whatisknown as “The Peninsula”in the Bay Area?

HonorableMention: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Best Frozen Yogurt Yumi Yogurt yumiyogurtsanmateo.com

ShantiM Perkins,M.D.

HonorableMention: ShantiM Perkins,M.D.

Best Dog/Cat Groomer

AhSamFloralCo SanMateoFlorist

HonorableMention: SanCarlos Farmers’Market

HonorableMention: LeftBank

HonorableMention: TownandCountryFlooringCenter

Best Florist Mills Florist millsflorist.com

Best Golf Course ShorelineGolf Links shorelinelinks.com

Best Dog/Cat Groomer

Scrub-A-Pup scrubapupdogwash.com

Best Fitness Club

HonorableMention: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Best Dog/Cat Groomer Scrub-A-Pup scrubapupdogwash.com

Best Florist Mills Florist millsflorist.com

Peninsula” in the Bay Area?

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Best Ethnic Grocer y Store 99RanchMarket 99ranch.com

HonorableMention: AhSamFloralCo SanMateoFlorist

HonorableMention: OhMyDog

ninsulatypically includes San to cities like San Mateo, Burlingame, Menlo Park, and DalyCity. mmunitiessuchas Pacifica andHalf Moon Bayarealsopartofthis region.These citiesare suburbanliving, tech industry to nature.

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HonorableMention: OhMyDog

HonorableMention: RealProduceInternational Mar ket

HonorableMention: OhMyDog

Best Donuts Chuck’sDonuts chucks-donuts.com

Inaddition,northernSantaClaraCountycitieslike ew, and Los Altosare often The Peninsula,despite beingin a Thisisdue to theirproximityand sharedeconomicandculturalties withSanMateo

Best Farmers Market California Avenue Farmers’Market uvfm.org/palo-alto-sundays

HonorableMention: CruelDonuts RollingPinDonuts

HonorableMention: SanCarlos Farmers’Market

HonorableMention: 24Hour Fitness

Best Donuts Chuck’sDonuts chucks-donuts.com

Best Flooring Company TheFloorStore floorstores.com

part of The Peninsula, despite being in a different county. This is due to their proximity and shared economic and cultural ties with San Mateo County. What is known as “The

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HonorableMention: Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Whatis mostimportant to rememberisthatThe Peninsula is lessaboutgeographyand countylines, itismoreabout community identity.

HonorableMention: AhSamFloralCo SanMateoFlorist

To Bay Area residents, “The Peninsula” refers to the stretch of land south of San Francisco that runs between the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay. While the term might sound broad geographically, locals use it with a more specific meaning. At its core, The Peninsula typically includes San Mateo County, home to cities like San Mateo, Redwood City,

Inaddition,northernSantaClaraCountycitieslike PaloAlto,Mountain View, and Lo Alt often consideredpart of The Peninsula,despi different county Thisisdue to sharedeconomicandculturalties County.

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Inaddition,northernSantaClaraCountycitieslike PaloAlto,Mountain View, and Lo consideredpart of The Peninsula,despi different county Thisisdue to sharedeconomicandculturalties County.

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Inaddition,northernSantaClaraCountycitieslike PaloAlto,Mountain Vi consideredpart of The different county Thisisdue sharedeconomicandculturalties County.

HonorableMention: LeftBank

HonorableMention: TownandCountryFlooringCenter

Importantly, whileSan Francisco tip ofthe actualgeographicpeninsula,lo usuallyinclude“TheCity” in theirdefinitio

Burlingame, Menlo Park, and Daly City. Coastal communities such as Pacifica and Half Moon Bay are also part of this region. These cities are known for their mix of suburban living, tech industry ties, and easy access to nature.

In addition, northern Santa Clara County cities like Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Los Altos are also considered

Best Funeral Home CrippenandFlynn WoodsideChapel crippenandflynnchapels.com

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Importantly, whileSan Francisco tip ofthe actualgeographicpeninsula,lo usuallyinclude“TheCity” in theirdefinitio ClaraCo partof The Peninsula.

Best Downtown Shopping Area StanfordShopping Center

partof The Peninsula.

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Importantly, whileSan tip ofthe actualgeographicpeninsula,lo usuallyinclude“TheCity” SanJoseandmostofSanta ClaraCo partof The Peninsula.

whileSan Francisco sitsatthenorthern tualgeographicpeninsula,locals don’t usuallyinclude“TheCity” in theirdefinition. Similarly, SanJoseandmostofSanta ClaraCounty are consideredtheSouthBay, not

Best Golf Course ShorelineGolf Links shorelinelinks.com

Best Downtown Shopping Area StanfordShopping Center simon.com/mall/stanfordshopping-center

Best Florist Mills Florist millsflorist.com

Whatis mostimporta saboutgeographyand identity.

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Best Fitness Club ObstaCourseFitness obstacourse.com

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Whatis mostimportant to rememberisthatThe saboutgeographyand co identity.

simon.com/mall/stanfordshopping-center

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HonorableMention: Burlingame Avenue

Best Dr y Cleaner

HonorableMention: AhSamFloralCo SanMateoFlorist

HonorableMention: RealProduceInternational Mar

nt to rememberisthatThe Peninsula is lessaboutgeographyand countylines, itismoreabout community

Best Dr y Cleaner VogueMountain View

VogueMountain View

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Best Ethnic Grocer y Store 99RanchMarket 99ranch.com

HonorableMention:

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Best Ethnic Grocer y Store

Best Ethnic Grocer y Store 99RanchMarket 99ranch.com

99RanchMarket 99ranch.com

ClaraCo

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HonorableMention: FlegelsDesign

HonorableMention: CourtyardByMarriottSanMateo FosterCity

HonorableMention: StapransDesign

Best Hair Salon

Onyxsalon onyxsalonburlingame.com

HonorableMention: Stone Foxx

Best Hamburger

TheSwingin’Door theswingindoor.com

theswingindoor.com

HonorableMention: Godfather’sBurgerLounge In-N-OutBurger

Best Happy Hour

HonorableMention:

TheSwingin’Door theswingindoor.com

HonorableMention: PaulMartin’sAmerica TreMonti

Best Health Clinic PAMFSanCarlos Center

HonorableMention: FlegelsDesign

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HonorableMention:

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Kaiser Permanente RedwoodCity MedicalCenter

HonorableMention:

Best Heating & AC Company ValleyHeating& Cooling valleyheating.com

HonorableMention: Kaiser Permanente RedwoodCity MedicalCenter

Kaiser Permanente RedwoodCity MedicalCenter

Best Heating & AC Company ValleyHeating& Cooling valleyheating.com

valleyheating.com

HonorableMention: McFarlane&Son,SanMateo

Best Home Furnishing Store Houseof Values houseofvalues.com

Best Hospital SequoiaHospital

HonorableMention: FlegelsDesign

Best Hospital

HonorableMention: CourtyardByMarriottSanMateo FosterCity

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SequoiaHospital locations.dignityhealth.org/ sequoia-hospital

Kaiser Permanente RedwoodCity Medical Center

HonorableMention:

Kaiser Permanente RedwoodCity Medical Center

HonorableMention: CourtyardByMarriottSanMateo FosterCity

Best Ice Cream Salt&Straw saltandstraw.com

HonorableMention: StapransDesign

Best Italian DivinoRistorante divinoristorante.com

HonorableMention: Baskin-Robbins

Best Ice Cream Salt&Straw saltandstraw.com

HonorableMention: Baskin-Robbins

Best Italian DivinoRistorante divinoristorante.com

HonorableMention: ItalicoRistorantePizzeria Terún

Kaiser Permanente RedwoodCity Medical Center

Best Hot Dog DogHausBiergarten

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Best Hot Dog DogHausBiergarten

HonorableMention: CostcoWholesale

belmont.doghaus.com

Best Hot Dog DogHausBiergarten belmont.doghaus.com

HonorableMention: CostcoWholesale

Best Hotel

HonorableMention: CostcoWholesale

HonorableMention: Baskin-Robbins

Best Indian AmberIndia amber-india.com

HonorableMention: Zareen’s PaloAlto

HonorableMention: ItalicoRistorantePizzeria Terún

Best Japanese FukiSushi fukisushi.com

HonorableMention: SatsumaSushi

HiltonGardenInn SanMateo

Best Hotel HiltonGardenInn SanMateo

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Best Interior Design Julie mifsud juliemifsuddesign.com

Best Jewelr y Store Geoffrey’sDiamonds &Goldsmith geoffreysdiamonds.com

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2025BEST OF THEPENINSULA

BEST WINDOW COMPANY:

Able Glass

BESTWINDOWCOMPANY:

AbleGlass

Able Glass has been a trusted name in the San Francisco Bay Area for over five decades, consistently delivering high-quality products and exceptional service As a family-owned business, their commitment to excellence has earned them a reputation as the go-to company for window and door installations.

AbleGlasshas beenatrustednameintheSan Francisco Bay Area for overfive decades, consistentlydeliveringhigh-quality productsand exceptionalservice.

As a family-ownedbusiness,their commitment to excellence hasearnedthem a reputation as thego-to company forwindow anddoorinstallations.

With a broad range of services, Able Glass specializes in window replacements, custom screens and repairs, tub and shower enclosures, table tops, mirrors, and more Their dedication to using only the finest materials and employing experienced professionals ensures that every project meets the highest industry standards Whether it’s a simple repair or a full-scale installation, customers can trust Able Glass to provide top-tier craftsmanship and reliability.

Withabroad rangeof services, AbleGlassspecializesin window replacements, custom screensand repairs,tub and showerenclosures, table tops,mirrors, andmore Theirdedication to usingonlythefinestmaterials and employing experiencedprofessionalsensuresthatevery projectmeetsthehighest industrystandards.Whetherit’sasimple repairorafull-scaleinstallation, customers cantrustAbleGlass to provide top-tiercraftsmanshipand reliability.

At the helm of the company is second-generation owner Eric Holder, who has been a driving force behind its continued success since his teenage years. His leadership has helped maintain the strong relationships Able Glass has built with clients and employees alike. Many of their customers have remained loyal for decades, and their staff includes seasoned professionals with over 30 years of experience, ensuring unmatched expertise on every job.

At thehelmofthe company is second-generation owner Eric Holder, whohas been adriving forcebehindits continued success sincehis teenage years. His leadershiphashelpedmaintainthestrong relationships AbleGlass hasbuilt withclients andemployeesalike.Many of theircustomershave remained loyal fordecades,andtheir staffincludes seasonedprofessionalswith over 30 years of experience,ensuringunmatched expertise onevery job.

Able Glass’s outstanding work has not gone unnoticed. They have won the honor of Best Window Company of The Peninsula as well as the Best Window Installer and Best Door Installer for 16 consecutive years in the Bay Area News Group’s Best of Silicon Valley This is a testament to their unwavering

AbleGlass’soutstanding workhas notgoneunnoticed.Theyhave wonthe honorof Best WindowCompany of The Peninsulaas wellasthe Best Window InstallerandBestDoorInstaller for16 consecutive yearsintheBay Area NewsGroup’sBestofSilicon Valley This isa testament to theirunwavering

dedication to quality. Their continued excellence has also earned them a spot in the prestigious San Jose Mercury News “Hall of Fame” for their years of being recognized as the best by our readers, further solidifying their position as a leader in the industry

dedication to quality. Their continued excellencehasalso earnedthema spotinthe prestigiousSan Jose Mercury News“Hallof Fame” fortheir years of being recognized asthebest by our readers, furthersolidifyingtheir positionasaleaderinthe industry.

As they celebrate 56 years in business, Able Glass remains committed to providing homeowners with the best window and door solutions in the region. Their superior window frame systems, skilled installation team, and customerfirst approach make them the top choice for those seeking reliable, high-quality service.

Asthey celebrate56 yearsinbusiness,AbleGlass remains committed to providinghomeownerswiththebestwindow and doorsolutionsinthe region. Theirsuperiorwindowframe systems,skilledinstallation team, and customerfirstapproach makethemthe topchoice forthoseseeking reliable,high-quality service.

For those looking to enhance their home’s beauty, efficiency, and security, Able Glass continues to set the standard for excellence, offering unparalleled products and services at an affordable price.

Forthoselooking to enhancetheirhome’sbeauty, efficiency, andsecurity, AbleGlass continues to setthestandard for excellence,offeringunparalleled productsand servicesatanaffordableprice.

Able Glass

AbleGlass

850 Aldo Ave., Santa Clara 408-496-9960 ableglass.com

850Aldo Ave., Santa Clara 408-496-9960 ableglass.com

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Best Kitchen Remodeler casefurniturestripping.com

HonorableMention: StapransDesign

Best Kitchen Remodeler casefurniturestripping.com

HonorableMention: StapransDesign

Best Landscaper JGUniversal LandscapeInc jguniversal.com

Best Landscaper JGUniversal LandscapeInc. jguniversal.com

HonorableMention: MachtingerLandscapingLLC

Best Live Theater TheatreWorks Silicon Valleyat

theatreworks.org

theMountainView Centerforthe PerformingArts

HonorableMention: TheGuildTheatre

theMountainView Centerforthe PerformingArts theatreworks.org

theatreworks.org

HonorableMention: TheGuildTheatre

Best Local Bank PoppyBank poppy.bank

HonorableMention: TheGuildTheatre

Best Local Bank PoppyBank poppy.bank

HonorableMention: U.S.BankBranch

Best Local Butcher Piazza’sFine Foods piazzaslovesfood.com

HonorableMention: Schaub’sMeat Fish& Poultry

Best Local Grocer y Store Bianchini’sMarket bianchinismar ket.com

HonorableMention: Piazza’s Fine Foods

Best Local Grocer y Store Bianchini’sMarket bianchinismar ket.com

HonorableMention: Piazza’s Fine Foods

Best Local Winery AutoVino yelp.com/biz/auto-vino-sancarlos

HonorableMention: High-TechAutomotiveService

Best Local Winery AutoVino yelp.com/biz/auto-vino-sancarlos

HonorableMention: RidgeWinery

Best Local Winery AutoVino yelp.com/biz/auto-vino-sancarlos

Best Local Hardware Store HassettAce Hardware hassetthardware.com

Best Local Produce Store Sigona’sFarmers Market sigonas.com

HonorableMention: Piazza’s Fine Foods Best Local Hardware Store HassettAce Hardware hassetthardware.com

Best Local Produce Store Sigona’sFarmers Market sigonas.com

HonorableMention: Dean’sProduce San Mateo

Best Local Produce Store Sigona’sFarmers Market sigonas.com

HonorableMention: Dean’sProduce San Mateo

HonorableMention: RidgeWinery

Best Local Winery for Tasting ThomasFogarty Winery fogartywiner y.com

HonorableMention: DomenicoWinery IMPACT!Kickboxing Fitness

Best Mechanic EuropeanAuto peninsulaeuropean.com

Best Mediterranean Mazra eatmazra.com

HonorableMention: High-TechAutomotiveService

Best Mediterranean Mazra eatmazra.com

HonorableMention: EvviaEstiatorio MediterraneanWraps

Best Mexican Celia’sMexican Restaurant celiasrestaurants.com

HonorableMention: MamaCocoCocinaMexicana MilagrosLatinKitchen

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Best Mortgage Broker PolarisCapitalPartners www.polariscappartners.com

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Best Mortgage Broker PolarisCapitalPartners www.polariscappartners.com

Best Nail Salon FirstImpressionof Belmont

Best Neighborhood Grocery TraderJoe’s traderjoes.com

Best Mortgage Broker PolarisCapitalPartners www.polariscappartners.com

HonorableMention: Dehoff ’s Key Mar ket

Best Neighborhood Grocery TraderJoe’s traderjoes.com

Best Nonprofit Organization (Local) WeHOPE wehope.org

Best Nail Salon

FirstImpressionof Belmont

yelp.com/biz/firstimpression-of-belmontbelmont

HonorableMention: BellaNails

Best New Home Builder

HonorableMention: Dehoff ’s Key Mar ket

Best Nail Salon FirstImpressionof Belmont

SuppleHomes,Inc supplehomesinc.com

Best New Home Builder SuppleHomes,Inc supplehomesinc.com

HonorableMention: SheaHomes

yelp.com/biz/firstimpression-of-belmontbelmont

HonorableMention: BellaNails

Best Neighborhood Bookstore Kepler’sBooks keplers.com

HonorableMention:

BooksInc. TheReadingBug

HonorableMention: BooksInc. TheReadingBug

HonorableMention: SheaHomes

Best New Restaurant

Best Neighborhood Bookstore Kepler’sBooks keplers.com

HonorableMention: NOVA JobCenter-SanMateo

Best Nonprofit Organization (Local) WeHOPE wehope.org

HonorableMention: NOVA JobCenter-SanMateo

Best Nurser y (Gardneing) Store LaderaGarden&Gifts laderagardenandgifts.com

Best New Home Builder SuppleHomes,Inc supplehomesinc.com

HonorableMention: SheaHomes

HurricaRestaurant &Bar hurrica.restaurant

Best New Restaurant HurricaRestaurant &Bar hurrica.restaurant

HonorableMention: Che Fico ParcoMenlo

Best Outdoor Event/Festival Shoreline Amphitheatre mountainviewamphitheater.com

HonorableMention: Art&Wine Faire

Best Outdoor Event/Festival Shoreline Amphitheatre mountainviewamphitheater.com

HonorableMention: Art&Wine Faire

HonorableMention: Bow WowMeow

Best Nurser y (Gardneing) Store LaderaGarden&Gifts laderagardenandgifts.com

HonorableMention: SummerWindsNursery

Best Nurser y (Gardneing) Store LaderaGarden&Gifts laderagardenandgifts.com

HonorableMention: SummerWindsNursery

Best New Restaurant HurricaRestaurant &Bar hurrica.restaurant

HonorableMention: Che Fico ParcoMenlo

Best Optometry StandardOptometry standardopt.com

HonorableMention: SummerWindsNursery

Best Optometry

Best Optometry StandardOptometry standardopt.com

Best Pet Hospital AdobeAnimalHospital adobe-animal.com

HonorableMention: LosAltos Veterinar yClinic

HonorableMention: Bow WowMeow

Best Pharmacy Walgreens walgreens.com

HonorableMention: Bow WowMeow

Best Pharmacy Walgreens walgreens.com

HonorableMention: CVS

Best Pharmacy Walgreens walgreens.com

HonorableMention: CVS

Best Pet Hospital AdobeAnimalHospital adobe-animal.com

HonorableMention: CVS

Best Pizza Toto’sPizzeria& Restaurant totos.com

HonorableMention: LosAltos Veterinar yClinic SAGE Veterinar yCentersRedwoodCity

StandardOptometry standardopt.com

HonorableMention: WeilEyeCareMedical Center

SAGE Veterinar yCentersRedwoodCity

HonorableMention: LosAltos Veterinar yClinic SAGE Veterinar yCentersRedwoodCity

Best Pet Store Pet Food Express petfood.express

Best Pizza Toto’sPizzeria& Restaurant totos.com

HonorableMention: StateofMindPublicHouseand Pizzeria Terún

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HonorableMention: StateofMindPublicHouseand Pizzeria Terún

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Best Place for a Girls’ Night Out TheSwingin’Door theswingindoor.com

Best Place for a Girls’ Night Out

TheSwingin’Door theswingindoor.com

HonorableMention: Gamelandia

Best Place for a Wedding FiloliHistoric House&Garden filoli.org

HonorableMention: PJCC- PeninsulaJewish CommunityCenter

Best Place for Massage WellRounded Wellness instagram.com/well. rounded.wellness

HonorableMention: Watercourse WayBathHouse Spa

Best Place to Take Your Kids to Play Gamelandia gamelandia.fun

HonorableMention: MagicalBridgePlayground

Best Plumber

HonorableMention: MagicalBridgePlayground Best Plumber

guyplumbing.com

Best Plumber GuyPlumbing& HeatingServices guyplumbing.com

HonorableMention:

HonorableMention: DiscountPlumbing& Rooter Co. PaloAltoPlumbingHeating&Air

Best Private School NotreDameHigh SchoolBelmont ndhsb.org

HonorableMention: CrystalSpringsUplands SchoolMiddle School

Best Real Estate Agent SandyCamaroto comarotoproperties.com

HonorableMention: DaveBlewett BrianChancellor

Best Retirement Community CogirofBelmont cogirusa.com/communities/ cogir-of-belmont

HonorableMention: Sequoias

Best Seafood TheSwingin’Door theswingindoor.com

HonorableMention: PacificCatch

Best Shoe Store RoadRunnerSports roadrunnersports.com

DiscountPlumbing& Rooter Co. PaloAltoPlumbingHeating&Air

HonorableMention: DiscountPlumbing& Rooter Co. PaloAltoPlumbingHeating&Air

Best Real Estate Company INTERORealEstateServices intero.com

Best Senior Living Facility CogirofBelmont cogirusa.com/communities/ cogir-of-belmont

Best Shoe Store RoadRunnerSports roadrunnersports.com

HonorableMention: NordstromRack

Best Solar Company CobaltPower SystemsInc cobaltpower.com

HonorableMention: CleanSolar

HonorableMention: Compass

HonorableMention: MagnoliaofMillbrae TheSequoias Portola Valley Best Shoe Store RoadRunnerSports roadrunnersports.com

HonorableMention: MagnoliaofMillbrae TheSequoias Portola Valley

HonorableMention: NordstromRack Best Solar Company CobaltPower SystemsInc cobaltpower.com

HonorableMention: CleanSolar Best Spa/Wellness Center AvantGardSpa avantspa.com

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The Peninsula isWhere Community, Comfort,andConvenience Meet

2025BEST OF THEPENINSULA

The Peninsula isWhere Communit

Comfort,andConvenience Meet

LivingontheSan Francisco Bay Area Peninsulaoffers auniquelyfulfilling experience,blending naturalbeauty, modern amenities,andadeepsenseof community Whether you’vegrownuphereor arrived recently, it’seasy to see why the Peninsulaisoneofthemostdesirableplaces to liveinCalifornia.

It’s AllAbout Location

LivingontheSan Francisco Bay Area Peninsulaoffers auniquelyfulfilling experience,blending naturalbeauty, modern amenities,andadeepsenseof community Whether you’vegrownuphereor arrived recently, it’seasy to see wh the Peninsulaisoneofthemostdesirableplaces to liveinCalifornia.

It’s AllAbout Location

The Peninsula’sgeography is oneof itsgreatestassets.Bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the westandtheSan Francisco Bay to theeast, residentsarenever farfromscenicviews,fresh air, oropportunities to enjoy theoutdoors. WithSan Francisco to thenorth and Silicon Valley to thesouth, it’s ideally situated for both professionalandleisurepursuits.

Commuters appreciateeasy access to major highways like101and280,as well aspublictransit systemssuchasCaltrainand BART. These optionsmakegetting aroundthe region.Whether you’reheaded to work, school, oraGiantsgame,the optionsaresurprisinglyefficient. Foreverydayerrands, manyneighborhoodsare walkableorbike-friendly, andlocal shuttleslikeSamTransandcity-specific services (such as the PaloAltoShuttle)offer reliable transportation.

WhyItMatters

Ina fast-paced world,The Peninsulaoffers a lifestylethatbalancesopportunity withquality of life.The Peninsulaisaplacewhere you can chase your careerdreams whilestillenjoying weekendhikes,neighborhoodBBQs, and Sundaybruncheswith friends.

AnAbundanceofAmenities

Frombustling downtowns to peacefulparks,The Peninsula offers a littlebitof everything.CitieslikeBurlingame, Redwood City, SanMateo,and PaloAlto boast vibrantdowntownareasfilledwithboutiqueshops, cozy cafés,and awardwinning restaurants. Whether you’relooking for farm-to-tabledining or ahidden sushigem, The Peninsuladelivers.

Recreationaloptions abound,withnumerous hiking andbiking trails, community centers,andsports facilities. Edgewood Park,SawyerCamp Trail, andthe StanfordDisharejust a fewofthemanynaturalspotswherelocalsenjoy outdoor activities year-round.

LivingonThe Peninsula is aboutbeingpartof a communitythat values connection, convenience,andthe simplejoys ofeverydaylife.Whether you’renavigatingtransit, looking for localservices,orfindingfriends,helpisnearby… The communityis always ready to welcome you.

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Residentsalsobenefitfrom top-ratedpublicschools, renownedhospitals,and access to everythingfromlibraries and farmers’markets to yogastudiosand coworkingspaces. Forthose wonderinghow to find whatthey need, city websites andneighborhoodappslikeNextdooror Patch are helpful resources foreverything from locating a good dentist to reportinga pothole.

Best Spor ting Goods Store GoetzBrothersSporting Goods goetzsports.com

A TrueSenseofCommunity

If you’renew to thearea and wonderinghow to get involved,neighborhood associations, PTAgroups, andlocalnonprofits offer ways toconnect.Libraries and community centers oftenhostfreeevents where you canmeetpeople,ask questions,andlearnabout the services availablein yourcity.

WhattrulysetsThe Peninsula apartisitspeople The communityvibehereis genuine and welcoming. Locals regularly attend street fairs, concerts in the park, andseasonal events likeholidayparades and outdoormovienights Many cities maintain robust community calendars online, where residents cansignup for eventalerts, recreational classes, and volunteeropportunities. If you’renew to thearea and wonderinghow to get involved,neighborhood associations, PTAgroups, andlocalnonprofits offer ways toconnect.Libraries and community centers oftenhostfreeevents where you canmeetpeople,ask questions,andlearnabout the services availablein yourcity.

Best Spor ting Goods Store GoetzBrothersSporting Goods goetzsports.com

HonorableMention: Big5SportingGoods

Best Spor ts Bar

Best Spor ts Bar HighlandsSportsBar&Grill highlandssportsbar.com

HighlandsSportsBar&Grill highlandssportsbar.com

HonorableMention: DutchGoose TheSwingin’Door

Best Steakhouse SundanceTheSteakhouse sund#ncethesteakhouse.com

HonorableMention: DutchGoose TheSwingin’Door Best Steakhouse SundanceTheSteakhouse sund#ncethesteakhouse.com

HonorableMention: FlemingsPrimeSteakhouse&WineBar Izzy’s-SanCarlos,CA

Best Summer Camp Steve&Kate’sCamp–Belmont steveandkatescamp.com/belmont

HonorableMention: RedwoodCity Parks,Recreation& CommunityServices

Best Tattoo Studio HoldFast Tattoo instagram.com/holdfaststudio

Best Tattoo Studio HoldFast Tattoo instagram.com/holdfaststudio Best Thai SweetBasilThaiCuisine sweetbasilthaifostercity.com

Best Thai SweetBasilThaiCuisine sweetbasilthaifostercity.com

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Best Tire Shop America’s Tire americastire.com

HonorableMention: Phil’sTire Pros

Best Toy Store

CheekyMonkey Toys cheekymonkeytoys.com

HonorableMention:

Reachand TeachBooks, Toys,andGifts

HonorableMention: Reachand TeachBooks, Toys,andGifts

Best Travel Agent

Ambassador Tours ambassadortours.com

Best Travel Agent Ambassador Tours ambassadortours.com

HonorableMention: Family TravelSanCarlos

Best Tutoring & Learning Center AJ Tutoring

Best Tutoring & Learning Center AJ Tutoring ajtutoring.com

ajtutoring.com

HonorableMention: TheRightApproachtoEducation,LLC

Best Vegetarian Wildseed wildseedsf.com

HonorableMention: Garden Fresh Terún

Best Veterinarian LosAltos Veterinar y Clinic

HonorableMention: AdobeAnimalHospital

Best Vietnamese Tamarine Restaurant& Gallery tamarinerestaurant.com

HonorableMention: BigBites VietnameseEatery

Best Vietnamese Tamarine Restaurant& Gallery tamarinerestaurant.com

HonorableMention: BigBites VietnameseEatery

Best Waxing Studio European WaxCenter waxcenter.com

HonorableMention: The Pedestal

Best Window Company AbleGlass ableglass.com

HonorableMention: MurrayWindow&Door

Best Veterinarian LosAltos Veterinar y Clinic

losaltosvet.com

Best Wine Bar CRUWineBar&Shop cruredwoodcity.com

HonorableMention: TheCaskWineBar

Best Worship Center GreekOrthodoxChurch oftheHolyCross goholycross.org

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