Explore the Neighborhood…

“Climate Best By Government Test” is Redwood City’s town slogan, inspired by government weather research in the early 1900s. Our town has no shortage of sunny days and the grid is laid out in such a way that it naturally breaks down into several close-knit communities.

Silicon Valley tech giants like Apple, Facebook, Google, and EA Sports are based in this area and many employees of these companies live in Redwood City. We are home to great schools and nonprofit organizations dedicated to making our community a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

In addition to some unique local shops like Pickled Clothing Boutique nearby, Harrison Avenue offers convenient access to many stores including Whole Foods, Secoa Station, CVS, Safeway, and Old Navy. Grab your morning coffee at Starbucks, or head over to Noah’s Bagels for a breakfast treat to start your day off right. Target and Costco are nearby, as well. Everything you need is very close to home.

Redwood City is a fantastic place to live if you like to be active and stay in shape. The city has its own port in the San Francisco Bay and is home to numerous crew and sailing clubs. Take a walk through the stunning redwood forests for which the city is named. There are several great parks and there is so much to see and do throughout the Bay Area and Silicon Valley. Redwood City has plenty of excellent gyms and wellness studios, like Rocksalt, to serve your personal fitness needs.

With a number of school facilities in the city, the Redwood City School District offers excellent educational programs from preschool through high school. There are a number of incredible private schools, as well. This includes Park Day School, Alto International, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Redeemer Lutheran, Wherry Academy, Bright Horizons, Weingarten Children’s Center, Beresford Montessori, St. Pius, Redwoods International Montessori, and Montessori Community School.

There are plenty of great college education opportunities in the area. Stanford University is very close, and so are other top state universities like UC Berkeley, UCSF, UC Santa Cruz, San Jose State, San Francisco State, and CSU East Bay. Mountain View Academy, Menlo College, and Cañada College are three fantastic community colleges located in Redwood City.

Redwood City is home to a growing dining scene with a mix of familiar names and local favorite cafés, bars, and gourmet restaurants. Enjoy a wood-fired pizza at Vesta, fill your stein at the Gourmet Haus Staudt German Biergarten, eat some fine Mexican cuisine at Milagros, La Viga or Quinto Sol, experience true Cali style at Timber & Salt, or sample modern Italian creations at Donato Enoteca.

Take a bike ride to Domenico Winery for an inspired tasting session. You sure won’t go hungry living at Harrison Avenue!

Downtown Redwood City offers a new 20-screen movie theater and a friendly community feel centered around the Square, which is host to summer concerts and many cultural activities. There is a Farmer’s Market every Saturday from March through November. Check out the annual Salsa Weekend, Oktoberfest, Christmas ice skating rink, and 4 th of July parade. Visit the San Mateo History Museum or enjoy the nightlife at the Little Fox or CRU Wine Bar.

Redwood City’s central location makes it an ideal place to call home. Downtown San Francisco is just a 30-minute drive north (or a short train ride away from the station that’s less than a mile from Harrison Avenue). The train also runs down through Silicon Valley for a smooth commute. By car, San Jose is only 25 minutes away and so is the beach. Half Moon Bay, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UCSF, Santa Cruz, Levi’s Stadium, Oakland Coliseum, Oracle Arena, and SAP Center (aka the “Shark Tank”) are easily accessible, as well. Additionally, San Carlos Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and Oakland International Airport are in close proximity to Redwood City.

From the many local hiking trails and bayfront activities, there is so much to see and do in and around Redwood City. Harrison Avenue is close to many great local parks, including Red Morton Community Park, Stafford Park, Stulsaft Park, Garrett Park, Edgewood Park, Eaton Park, and Handley Rock Park. Emerald Hills Golf Course is nearby along with the Peninsula Community Center that offers a public pool, tennis courts, and a complete fitness center.