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City in California, United States
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Redwood City is on the Peninsula in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
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This 1910 county courthouse has been restored and now serves as the town square and the county's museum. While the museum is small, it is considered a hidden gem within Redwood City. The entire building can be rented out as a venue. With a beautiful plaza, water fountains, a grand staircase, and a stained glass dome, it was designed to rival San Francisco's City Hall.
One of the peninsula's oldest mansions, built in 1863. Located behind the old Courthouse.
This 20-screen theater is part of a major retail complex, with shops, art galleries, restaurants, and a 2-level underground parking structure.
This Art Deco venue has seating for 1100 people, and features live performances.
Worth going out of your way for these folks and the wonderful food they make. Nice place for a working lunch or dinner, or to take your favorite date.
Mainly a catering and take-away hole in the wall cafe (especially while construction downtown drags on), this is a great little cafe around the corner from the CalTrain station. Fresh sushi to go, pre-packed or made to order.
A carvery and brewery in the old German biergarten style, only thankfully without the oompah band.
Authentic street food from a Mexican village tradition! Trade ambience for flavor. There are several El Grullense locations in Redwood City. Most locations accept credit cards (including the Middlefield location).
Great selection of micro-brews and good food.
Mexican restaurant with good tequila bar.
German beer garden.
Free wifi, pool, ihop next door.
Good fresh produce, breads, sopapillas, and some interesting crafts. Run by the local Kiwanis.
A longstanding grocer in the region, named because they sell local produce as well as commercial produce from all over. Splendid house brands of dried fruits, nuts and other specialties. A splendid cheese selection and organic meats.
From good, earthy groceries and staples to a picnic on the go.
By car
Most of Redwood City is bracketed by two freeways: I-280 to the west and US-101 to the east. Redwood Shores, however, is a substantial part of Redwood City that is east of US-101.
By bus
SamTrans buses of the San Mateo County Transit District serve Redwood City and link to Caltrain, as well as having express bus service to downtown SF and to San Jose, and peninsular points between.
By plane
Equally convenient to the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and to San Jose International Airport (SJC), Redwood City is also served by the little San Carlos airport, which is off Redwood…
By boat
Redwood City has a deep seaport, even though the logging trade is not noticeable any more.
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