City of Redwood City Information

The City of Redwood City is a San Francisco Bay Area community located in the heart of Silicon Valley, the technology-rich region extending from the San Francisco shoreline to the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Redwood City is the third largest city in the County of San Mateo, with 85,992 residents. The city enjoys an average of 255 sunny days a year, which it boasts via the City slogan: “Climate Best by Government Test”. Incorporated in 1867, Redwood City is home to the San Mateo County History Museum (located in the county’s old courthouse) and the only active deep water port within the south bay of San Francisco. The City's vibrant downtown, quickly becoming known as the entertainment hub of the San Francisco Peninsula, offers residents, visitors, and businesses a unique retail, entertainment, and restaurant experience. For more information, visit the City of Redwood City's website at www.redwoodcity.org or follow Redwood City on Twitter (@RedwoodCity), Instagram (@CityofRedwoodCity), and Facebook (City of Redwood City). To learn about more ways to connect with us, go to www.redwoodcity.org/connect Community building is a main focus of the City of Redwood City. Locate your neighborhood association and stay connected with neighbors by going here, www.redwoodcity.org/neighborhoodassociations To learn more about Redwood City’s downtown and to plan a visit, go to downtownredwoodcity.org. To learn about Redwood City's history, go to www.redwoodcityhistory.org. For job opportunities, go to www.redwoodcity.org/careers For volunteer opportunities, go to www.redwoodcity.org/volunteer To learn about the Port of Redwood City, go to www.redwoodcityport.com