Kimberly's Guidebook
Food scene
My absolute favorite restaurant in the area. Every dish is to die for. Best part: it’s 500 feet from your door. Must haves: Sausage & Honey Pizza, Meatballs w/ Marinara, Arugula Salad, Burrata & Pear appetizer.
72 locals recommend
Vesta
2022 BroadwayMy absolute favorite restaurant in the area. Every dish is to die for. Best part: it’s 500 feet from your door. Must haves: Sausage & Honey Pizza, Meatballs w/ Marinara, Arugula Salad, Burrata & Pear appetizer.
Watch Japanese chefs cook and entertain you! Far better than better known benihanas. The food is fantastic.
Sakura Teppanyaki and Sushi
2198 BroadwayWatch Japanese chefs cook and entertain you! Far better than better known benihanas. The food is fantastic.
Amazing ambiance! Upscale, authentic Mexican fusion dishes unlike anywhere else you’ve been.
19 locals recommend
Quinto Sol
2201 BroadwayAmazing ambiance! Upscale, authentic Mexican fusion dishes unlike anywhere else you’ve been.
Fun, festive, upscale Mexican restaurant with a fun and boisterous vibe.
Great for groups and when you need a great margarita.
41 locals recommend
Milagros Latin Kitchen
1099 Middlefield RdFun, festive, upscale Mexican restaurant with a fun and boisterous vibe.
Great for groups and when you need a great margarita.
Cafe La Tartine
830 Middlefield RdVery cute cafe with beautiful pastries.
Best Indian food. Hands down! Place is very popular and always buzzing. They are open late and offer indoor/outdoor dining and takeout options.
41 locals recommend
Zareen's
365 California AveBest Indian food. Hands down! Place is very popular and always buzzing. They are open late and offer indoor/outdoor dining and takeout options.
This is my favorite café in Redwood City and is located in the same building as the Marston! Simply walk downstairs out the main lobby make a right and you’re there. They have an app that allows you to order ahead. Keep in mind they are only open until 3 PM. The food is absolutely phenomenal here, I highly recommend the Arepas!
Coupa Cafe - Marston
695 Main StThis is my favorite café in Redwood City and is located in the same building as the Marston! Simply walk downstairs out the main lobby make a right and you’re there. They have an app that allows you to order ahead. Keep in mind they are only open until 3 PM. The food is absolutely phenomenal here, I highly recommend the Arepas!
Neighborhoods
Redwood City
Palo Alto
Great hiking! If you love the outdoors, Woodside is a quick 10 minute drive and 100% worth exploring.
11 locals recommend
Woodside
Great hiking! If you love the outdoors, Woodside is a quick 10 minute drive and 100% worth exploring.
Half Moon Bay
Stanford
Sightseeing
Central location downtown rwc. You absolutely don’t want to miss the live music on Friday evenings during the summer time! it’s a blast. And very popular. Get there early to save a spot, then walk 2 min back here to relax until the music starts.
13 locals recommend
Courthouse Square
2200 BroadwayCentral location downtown rwc. You absolutely don’t want to miss the live music on Friday evenings during the summer time! it’s a blast. And very popular. Get there early to save a spot, then walk 2 min back here to relax until the music starts.
Entertainment
Love the trainers here in the classes are not only motivating but tons of fun! Ask me for a pass :)
F45 Training Redwood City
2065 BroadwayLove the trainers here in the classes are not only motivating but tons of fun! Ask me for a pass :)
Redwood Downtown 20 and XD
825 Middlefield RdRedwood City Public Library
Great library!
Bars & Nightlife
It’s one block away and very lively throughout the week. Great drinks and outdoor area that connects with the street (which is closed off to cars and fills up completely on the weekends, with people dining, drinking, etc.)
20 locals recommend
The Blacksmith
2048 BroadwayIt’s one block away and very lively throughout the week. Great drinks and outdoor area that connects with the street (which is closed off to cars and fills up completely on the weekends, with people dining, drinking, etc.)
Nighthawk
2033 BroadwayCity advice
Don't miss
Friday Night Music in the Square
During the summer months, every Friday night there’s a new band playing and the courthouse Square is packed. It’s one block from where you’re staying so you’re in prime real estate. These concerts are very popular so make sure you get there early to reserve a spot to sit. I recommend you bring folding chairs and I’m happy to provide them if needed.
Getting around
Redwood City Caltrain Station - 5 Min Walk
The Redwood City Caltrain station is a couple blocks away. You can take Caltrain north to connect with Bart in Millbrae and that will take you around the entire Bay Area. Or you can take it south!