Quick Summary: Located in the heart of the technology-rich region of Silicon Valley, Redwood City is the third largest city in San Mateo County and boasts beautiful year-round weather and the only active deep-water port within the south bay of San Francisco. The city's vibrant downtown area has been hailed as the entertainment hub of the San Francisco Peninsula and is packed with boutiques and shops, buzzing restaurants and bars, lively cafés and businesses and more.


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1. San Mateo County History Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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San Mateo County History Museum | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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2. Pulgas Water Temple ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pulgas Water Temple | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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3. Edgewood Park Natural Preserve

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Edgewood Park Natural Preserve | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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4. Pulgas Ridge Preserve

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Pulgas Ridge Preserve | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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5. Fox Theater

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Fox Theater | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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6. Bair Island

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Bair Island | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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7. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

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Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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8. Vesta

Vesta | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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9. Angelicas

Angelicas | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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10. Milagros Latin Kitchen

Category: Food & Drink
Milagros Latin Kitchen | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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11. La Honda Winery

Category: Food & Drink
La Honda Winery | Things to Do in Redwood City, California
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