Downtown Redwood City Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Downtown Redwood City
Popular places to visit
Fox Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at Fox Theatre during your stay in Redwood City. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Moscone Convention Center, a top convention centre in San Francisco. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Redwood City
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Great price, clean room, private patio.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Location
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
The staff, bar/rea
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Fast, friendly, clean.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Staff were very pleasant
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
clean rooms, nice stuff and helpful staff
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Redwood City
Excelsior
Though Excelsior may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Cow Palace and San Bruno Mountain.
Noe Valley
Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.
Mission District
You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. SF Armory is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.
South Park
Oracle Park and Brannan Street Wharf are a few top attractions in South Park. Hop around the city on the metro at 2nd & King Station or Fourth-Brannan Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to SOMA Pilipinas – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and Warfield Theatre are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
