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Redwood Shores

California, United States · North America

About Redwood Shores

Redwood Shores is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Foster City, 38km from Golden Gate Bridge.

Redwood Shores is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 10,500, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Redwood Shores 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 Redwood Shores to your route.

About Redwood Shores

Redwood Shores is a waterfront community in Redwood City, California, along the western shore of San Francisco Bay on the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County. Redwood Shores is the home of several major technology companies, including Oracle Corporation (which relocated its headquarters in 2020), Electronic

Read more Arts, Nintendo, Zuora, Qualys, Crystal Dynamics and Shutterfly.

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Redwood Shores 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 Redwood Shores located?

Redwood Shores is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.5319 latitude, -122.2480 longitude.

What is the population of Redwood Shores?

Redwood Shores has a population of approximately 10,500 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
10,500
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.5319, -122.2480

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911
Ambulance
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Fire
911
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Worth the detour from Redwood Shores

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.

16 km · about 30 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

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

33 km · about 40 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

36 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Blackhawk Museum

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

41 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Redwood Shores

  • 24 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.
  • 38 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 Redwood Shores.

Belmont

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3 km awayPop. 27,218

San Carlos

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3 km awayPop. 29,931

Foster City

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4 km awayPop. 33,477

Redwood City

🇺🇸 United States

5 km awayPop. 85,288

San Mateo

🇺🇸 United States

8 km awayPop. 103,536

Emerald Lake Hills

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8 km awayPop. 4,278

North Fair Oaks

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8 km awayPop. 14,687

Highlands-Baywood Park

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9 km awayPop. 4,027

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