What to do in Redwood City, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Places to Visit in Redwood City

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What to do in Redwood City

Discover the most popular places to visit in Redwood City

Fox Theatre

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.

Fox Theatre
Marlin Park

Marlin Park

After visiting Marlin Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Redwood City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Marlin Park

Filoli

Find out about the history of Redwood City when you spend time at Filoli. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Filoli

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center

If Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Redwood City.

Kaiser Permanente Redwood City Medical Center

Sequoia Hospital

If Sequoia Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Redwood City.

Sequoia Hospital

Woodside Central Shopping Center

You can enjoy retail therapy at Woodside Central Shopping Center during your stay in Redwood City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Woodside Central Shopping Center

The Foundry

Catch an event at The Foundry and enjoy other activities in Redwood City such as hiking.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

The Foundry

Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

You can take time to visit Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve during your travels to Redwood City.

Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

El Corte De Madera

Explore the lovely green spaces of El Corte De Madera and also enjoy the hiking trails in Redwood City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

El Corte De Madera

Explore areas of Redwood City

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Woodside

You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in Woodside. You might want to make time for a stop at Santa Cruz Mountains or Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve.

Woodside
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Redwood Shores

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Travellers come to Redwood Shores for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like San Francisco Bay and Elmar Beach while you're in town.

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North Fair Oaks

While there might not be top attractions in North Fair Oaks, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Foundry and Fox Theatre.

North Fair Oaks
Redwood City showing a fountain, heritage architecture and an administrative building

Downtown Redwood City

If you're spending some time in Downtown Redwood City, Fox Theatre and San Mateo County History Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Redwood City
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Roosevelt

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Roosevelt and surrounding area, you can visit Fox Theatre and Woodside Central Shopping Center.

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Emerald Hills

Emerald Hills might not have many top sights, but Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve and Filoli are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Emerald Hills

 

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Day trip destinations from Redwood City

Coyote Point Park featuring a garden

San Mateo

Photo by Quintin Doroquez

Menlo Park

Half Moon Bay which includes a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Half Moon Bay

Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Photo by Mallikarjun Mudagall

Foster City

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San Carlos

Los Altos History Museum showing a park and a house

Los Altos

San Francisco

San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

Is Redwood City worth visiting?
From retail therapy to outdoor adventures and history, there are many great things to do in Redwood City. Remember to experience the area's blend of unmissable attractions, local charm and culture.
How do I spend a day in Redwood City?
Coyote Point Park and Hiller Aviation Museum are two great places to begin your holiday adventures. Remember to check out the shopping and dining options in Redwood City while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Redwood City?
Coyote Point Park is one of the top tourist attractions in Redwood City and should feature high on every to-do list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Redwood City?
Three days in Redwood City is enough to visit the city's major attractions. Many travellers book for three days on average. Hiller Aviation Museum, Peninsula Museum of Art and Museum of San Carlos History are highly rated sights. Want to see more? Stick around a little longer to check off nearby hotspots like San Francisco.
Is Redwood City a walkable city?
With vibrant neighbourhoods and major sights within walking distance of the city centre, Redwood City is a great destination to explore on foot. Wander between Hiller Aviation Museum and Museum of San Carlos History. Then take a stroll around Staumbaugh Heller, located 2 kilometres from downtown, and Mount Carmel, which is roughly 2 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Redwood City with kids?
Planning what to do in Redwood City with kids has never been so simple. Whether you're taking a trip with little ones or teenagers, there are many family-friendly tours and attractions to keep them entertained here.

What to do in Redwood City for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food lover or outdoor adventurer, there are plenty of things to do in Redwood City for adults including SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Nak's Oriental Market.
Are there free things to do in Redwood City?
From enjoying parks to strolling around hip neighbourhoods, it's simple to find free things to do in Redwood City. If you're looking for inspiration, ask a local tour guide for some tips. Museum of San Carlos History is a great spot for anyone looking to save on their travel adventures.