Redwood City

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Redwood City City Overview

Redwood City is a city in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It is known as the "Climate Best by Government Test" due to a climatological survey from the early 20th century. It is a major tech hub and home to companies like Oracle and Box.

Location and Climate

Redwood City is located in the Bay Area, midway between San Francisco and San Jose. It has a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It is often sunny while neighboring areas are foggy.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Redwood City is from May to October when the weather is warm and sunny. The city hosts "Music on the Square" in the summer.

Best Ways to Get Around

The Caltrain station in downtown connects the city to San Francisco and San Jose. SamTrans provides bus service. The downtown area is walkable, but a car is useful for exploring further.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. Visit the San Mateo County History Museum: Explore local history inside the beautiful historic courthouse downtown.
  2. Attend Music on the Square: Enjoy free live music concerts held on Friday evenings during the summer in Courthouse Square.
  3. Walk through Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve: Hike the trails and see spectacular wildflower displays in the spring.
  4. Catch a Movie at the Fox Theatre: See a show or concert at this historic and beautifully restored theater.
  5. Explore the Pulgas Water Temple: Visit this stone monument marking the terminus of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct (check opening hours).