Cherries in the peninsula area are subject to the micro climates which determine how often your trees bear fruit. The California Rare Fruit Growers have a lot of local knowledge available on their website crfg.org. If you are growing for your own use you can grow varieties too soft for shipping. My favorite is Black Tartarian, in my opinion the sweetest cherry. Al

Chill hours may be an issue in San Carlos...
I am in Los Gatos and have had good success with Lapins for the last 5 years. Make sure to spray for brown rot before and at bloom time. When I did not spray, one year , I had perfect cherries with brown centers...Otherwise it has been great.

Chad