Location: Redwood City
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Redwood City is a city on the San Francisco Peninsula in Northern California's Bay Area, approximately 27 miles (43 km) south of San Francisco, and 24 miles (39 km) northwest of San Jose. Redwood City's history spans its earliest inhabitation by the Ohlone people to being a port for lumber and other goods. The county seat of San Mateo County, it is the home of several technology companies such as Box, Informatica, Oracle, Evernote, Wealthfront, and Electronic Arts. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 76,815. The Port of Redwood City is the only deepwater port on San Francisco Bay south of San Francisco. Redwood City is the location of the San Mateo County Jail, for both women and men. The Malibu Grand Prix long time landmark was recently demolished along with the city's only Mini Golf, Go-Kart, Video Game Arcade, and Batting Cages. Malibu Grand Prix's previous location is currently the construction site of a new additional Jail and Inmate housing facility. The city has a motto "Climate Best By Government Test" which is a reference to it being one of the top German scouted scientific climates and the city was one of the locations mapped by them during their testing and data collection. The Hetch Hetchy water pipeline runs through Redwood City and supplies a vast majority of the surrounding area with low grain (+/− 3 grains) rated water.
Restaurants in Redwood City
1. Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By mini - Fremont, United States
We went to Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve. There are nice views of the hills and distant views of Pacific Ocean. Its a good place for a hike and enjoying the views. There is also a tribute to Audrey C. Rust, who was the President of the Peninsula Open Space and helped to get much of this land available for public use.
2. W SAILING
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
W SAILING makes possible unlimited sailing aboard of unique sailing yachts to be enjoyed with family and friends around the San Francisco Bay area. Members have access to a selected fleet of semi-custom LIFESTYLE yachts, the benchmark in premium compact cruising to enjoy exceptional lifetime experiences blended in a five-star concierge service.
3. Peninsula Boxing & Fitness
Peninsula Boxing & Fitness is simply the best boxing gym in the San Francisco Bay Area bar none. Whether youth or adult, novice or experienced, in or out of shape, come learn the skills and drills of all time great champions to not only maximize your fitness level, but to look and feel your absolute best. Einstein said if you can't make it simple you're not smart enough. So let us break it down to
4. 101 Surf Sports
101 Surf Sports Redwood City location is a great to get on the waters of San Francisco Bay. We rent Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboards, and Surfski's as well as prone paddleboards.
5. Bair Island Aquatic Center
Bair Island Aquatic Center has been helping the public and members access the waters of Redwood City for 20 years. Come learn to Row or Paddle. BIAC now offers rentals of kayaks and stand up paddle boards, in the summer! Come see us and explore the waterways and wetlands of Redwood City. You're in the heart of Silicon Valley but it will feel like you're miles from the hustle and bustle of life.
6. Harkins Trail
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Mindego Hill Trail
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. California Canoe & Kayak
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
