Downtown Redwood City Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Redwood City
Popular places to visit
Fox Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theatre during your stay in Redwood City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Bridge
One of the most iconic bridges in the world, walk the 2.7-kilometre marvel of engineering for the best views over the bay and the ocean beyond, fog permitting.
Pier 39
This waterfront location has a mix of thrilling rides and lively street entertainment, but watching the sea lions hanging out in the bay wins the day!
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Alcatraz Island
Take a trip to “The Rock”, home to the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned its reputation as a bleak and unforgiving place.
Activities
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Our pick of the best Downtown Redwood City Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Location
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Check in was easy and accommodating of our specific needs. The room was big and very comfortable. This definitely exceeded my expectations for the price.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Bar was nice as well as the room.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
One of the best hotesl in South San Francisco and dont forget the cookie.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Fast, friendly, clean.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
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Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Redwood City
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SF Armory is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
South Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
