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Foster City

California, United States · North America

About Foster City

Foster City works well as a base: 5 minutes from Redwood Shores, 34km from Golden Gate Bridge.

Foster City is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 33,477, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Foster City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Foster City to your route.

About Foster City

Leo J. Ryan Memorial Park is a recreational city park, located in Foster City, California and run by the city government and local citizens. Originally called "Central Park", the park was renamed in 1979 in honor and memory of Congressman Leo J. Ryan, who was assassinated in 1978 in Guyana on orders from Jim

Read more Jones. The park is situated on 20 acres (8 ha) which overlook Foster City's lagoon. The park houses the William E. Walker Recreation Center, and includes a waterfront, outdoor amphitheatre, sailboat tie-up facilities, boardwalk, lawn areas, and a gazebo on the lake. There is a pathway that goes around the perimeter of the park, which also has ADA access.

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What are the best things to do in Foster City?

Foster City offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Foster City located?

Foster City is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.5585 latitude, -122.2711 longitude.

What is the population of Foster City?

Foster City has a population of approximately 33,477 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
33,477
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.5585, -122.2711

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Foster City

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Alice's Restaurant

A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.

19 km · about 20 min drive

tunnel

Tom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)

Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

22 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

29 km · about 35 min drive

museum

California Academy of Sciences

A unique museum combining an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under a living green roof in Golden Gate Park.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

33 km · about 40 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Blackhawk Museum

Classic and rare automobiles displayed as art in an elegant gallery setting in the San Francisco Bay Area.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Foster City

  • 22 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.
  • 34 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Foster City.

Redwood Shores

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 10,500

Belmont

🇺🇸 United States

4 km awayPop. 27,218

San Mateo

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 103,536

San Carlos

🇺🇸 United States

6 km awayPop. 29,931

Highlands-Baywood Park

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 4,027

Redwood City

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 85,288

Burlingame

🇺🇸 United States

9 km awayPop. 30,459

Hillsborough

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 11,451

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