Interesting Facts

Redwood City is located near San Francisco Bay, and approximately 43% of the city's square footage is water.
Residents often refer to the town as Deadwood City, a nickname acquired during the less prosperous years of the 1960s and 1970s.
Locals boast that Redwood City's gigantic Fourth of July parade is the largest on the continent. Whether that's true or not, the town's enthusiasm for the event is perennial.
Digging up the past... The San Mateo County History Museum examines how the land and its resources have shaped San Francisco's history through photographs, artifacts, records, and hands-on displays. Rotating exhibits highlight everything from transportation to sports to immigration.
A sawmill constructed in the 1850s helped draw settlers to the area, and Redwood City grew up around the creek used to transport freshly cut lumber to the bay.
According to an early 20th century survey conducted by the US and German governments, Redwood City has the world's best climate, rivaled only by the Canary Islands and the North African Coast. Thus, the motto "Climate Best by Government Test" adorns city entranceways.
The digital domain... Located in Silicon Valley, Redwood City has its share of high-tech companies, including Electronic Arts, Oracle Corporation, and Ampex Corporation.
Hiller Aviation Museum chronologically presents a collection of historic aircraft, beginning with the 1869 "Avitor" Hermes Jr., the first unmanned plane to fly.
Filoli Estate, a 654-acre Georgian home and its grounds, was built in 1917 for gold mine owners William and Agnes Bourne. The 36,000-square-foot house intrigues visitors with its different architectural styles and intricately patterned gardens.
The only deepwater port in the bay south of San Francisco, Redwood City is an important center of commerce, particularly as a center for recycling industrial materials.