Guidebook near Redwood City
Essentials
Closest grocery store. A cut above Safeway but not as expensive as Whole Foods. Nice produce and gluten free section. Decent wine. Also has pharmacy and dry cleaning. Opens 6a - 11p daily.
23 locals recommend
Nob Hill Foods
270 Redwood Shores PkwyClosest grocery store. A cut above Safeway but not as expensive as Whole Foods. Nice produce and gluten free section. Decent wine. Also has pharmacy and dry cleaning. Opens 6a - 11p daily.
A close second to Whole Foods but at a fraction of the cost. You won't find products with added trans fats, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and GMO ingredients here. Opens 8a-9p daily.
69 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
1482 El Camino RealA close second to Whole Foods but at a fraction of the cost. You won't find products with added trans fats, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and GMO ingredients here. Opens 8a-9p daily.
Need a particular Asian vegetable or spice? Miss that snack you tried in Hong Kong, Japan or Thailand? Find everything you need at amazing prices at this clean, Safeway sized Asian Super Market.
32 locals recommend
99 Ranch Market
1070 Foster City BlvdNeed a particular Asian vegetable or spice? Miss that snack you tried in Hong Kong, Japan or Thailand? Find everything you need at amazing prices at this clean, Safeway sized Asian Super Market.
Safeway
1655 El Camino RealIt is after mid-night but you need food? Safeway is open 24 hours.
If Whole Foods is your prefer grocer, I prefer this location over their Redwood City location. There is underground parking as well if you can't find any parking spots on the ground level.
158 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1010 Park PlIf Whole Foods is your prefer grocer, I prefer this location over their Redwood City location. There is underground parking as well if you can't find any parking spots on the ground level.
Food Scene
If Pastrami, Burger and Belgium Brews in a casual place with small-town-bar ambiance is your thing, Refuge is your refuge. Seriously, it levels with Manhattan's Katz’s Deli and Los Angeles Langer.
59 locals recommend
The Refuge
963 Laurel StIf Pastrami, Burger and Belgium Brews in a casual place with small-town-bar ambiance is your thing, Refuge is your refuge. Seriously, it levels with Manhattan's Katz’s Deli and Los Angeles Langer.
Great atmosphere, service and fit for foodies!!! (uncommon descriptors for Asian food :-)) If you have adventurous palates, try Tea Leaf Salad and Cat Fish Chowder, but they also have asian staples.
51 locals recommend
Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine
445 Emerson StGreat atmosphere, service and fit for foodies!!! (uncommon descriptors for Asian food :-)) If you have adventurous palates, try Tea Leaf Salad and Cat Fish Chowder, but they also have asian staples.
Perfect venue with water view & fireplace to celebrate your special occasion. Sit outside or request a private dining room and enjoy New American cuisine worthy of the Open Table Diner's choice award.
9 locals recommend
Mistral Restaurant and Bar
370-6 Bridge PkwyPerfect venue with water view & fireplace to celebrate your special occasion. Sit outside or request a private dining room and enjoy New American cuisine worthy of the Open Table Diner's choice award.
Delicious, fresh French comfort food in casual atmosphere with some outdoor sittings. Super friendly staff and easy on the wallet.
21 locals recommend
Cuisinett
1105 San Carlos AveDelicious, fresh French comfort food in casual atmosphere with some outdoor sittings. Super friendly staff and easy on the wallet.
Good selection of fresh fish at a small, unpretentious restaurant... sometimes, it is about the fish at a reasonable price, not about the decor.
7 locals recommend
Sushi Monster
955 Ralston AveGood selection of fresh fish at a small, unpretentious restaurant... sometimes, it is about the fish at a reasonable price, not about the decor.
We love the vibe of their outdoor dining space, locally sourced produce, rotating menu & wine list... there's always something new to try.
38 locals recommend
Johnston's Saltbox
1696 Laurel StWe love the vibe of their outdoor dining space, locally sourced produce, rotating menu & wine list... there's always something new to try.
A great place for date night. Amazing ambience, service and execution of everything on the menu. Plan ahead.
7 locals recommend
PRANZI "Northern Italian Restaurant"
777 Laurel StA great place for date night. Amazing ambience, service and execution of everything on the menu. Plan ahead.
Yummy and innovative pastries each week: Hokkaido cheese tart, the Nutella eclair, berry kouign amann, pumpkin spice morning bun... A new menu comes out every Wednesday, you order online and pick them up on Saturday morning!
The French Spot
1042 Old County RdYummy and innovative pastries each week: Hokkaido cheese tart, the Nutella eclair, berry kouign amann, pumpkin spice morning bun... A new menu comes out every Wednesday, you order online and pick them up on Saturday morning!
Modern Indian-Californian fusion restaurant in Palo Alto with nice outdoor ambiance and gorgeous interior. Book in advance for a culinary adventure.
Ettan
518 Bryant StreetModern Indian-Californian fusion restaurant in Palo Alto with nice outdoor ambiance and gorgeous interior. Book in advance for a culinary adventure.
If you're into fresh fish (great Omakase too), a big menu that satisfies different taste buds and outdoors seating, their higher prices are justified. Do make a reservation.
Sushi Maruyama
279 Baldwin AvenueIf you're into fresh fish (great Omakase too), a big menu that satisfies different taste buds and outdoors seating, their higher prices are justified. Do make a reservation.
Walks nearby
Voted among the best library in the country. Complete with exhibits of wild life in the area, outdoor cafe overlooking marshes, giant section for kids, foreign films. The library is also a popular point to access the Redwood Shores loop trail.
Redwood City Public Library
Voted among the best library in the country. Complete with exhibits of wild life in the area, outdoor cafe overlooking marshes, giant section for kids, foreign films. The library is also a popular point to access the Redwood Shores loop trail.
In case you have little ones, there is a small park with slides and swings just before you turn into our complex.
Shannon Park
In case you have little ones, there is a small park with slides and swings just before you turn into our complex.
This is the Redwood Shores loop trail. We usually walk through different neighborhoods / house to hop on and off the trail. The best place to view pelicans are at the south west corner of the trail. See alltrails.com and http://www.rhorii.com/RedwoodShores/RedwoodShores.html for more info
Redwood Shores
This is the Redwood Shores loop trail. We usually walk through different neighborhoods / house to hop on and off the trail. The best place to view pelicans are at the south west corner of the trail. See alltrails.com and http://www.rhorii.com/RedwoodShores/RedwoodShores.html for more info
Shopping
Want to get souvenir that is sure to impress while having a great time shopping? Who knew olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting would be so much fun? Stock up here to transform your bread & salads.
The Olive Crush
653 Laurel StWant to get souvenir that is sure to impress while having a great time shopping? Who knew olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting would be so much fun? Stock up here to transform your bread & salads.
A little further away but worth the drive
Nested in SF's mission neighborhood, this ramen place is the best in the bay area, even for vegans, apparently, the Michelin guide agrees. It is a modest space that offers indoor dining and take out only.
Ramenwell
3378 18th StNested in SF's mission neighborhood, this ramen place is the best in the bay area, even for vegans, apparently, the Michelin guide agrees. It is a modest space that offers indoor dining and take out only.
This outdoor park houses 18 food trucks and miniature golf for the little ones. Great place for multi-family get togethers and everyone will get their food choices (and they are amazing). You can also cabanas at Parklab Gardens across the street for a more intimate gathering or celebration. parklabgardens.com
39 locals recommend
Spark Social SF
601 Mission Bay Boulevard NorthThis outdoor park houses 18 food trucks and miniature golf for the little ones. Great place for multi-family get togethers and everyone will get their food choices (and they are amazing). You can also cabanas at Parklab Gardens across the street for a more intimate gathering or celebration. parklabgardens.com
Vegan restaurant meets fine dining with changing menus and charming outdoor patio. It is in Oakland (about 50 mins drive from my home), but even our meet lover friends rave about it. Pro tip: try their beer and wine pairing, if offered.
57 locals recommend
Millennium
5912 College AveVegan restaurant meets fine dining with changing menus and charming outdoor patio. It is in Oakland (about 50 mins drive from my home), but even our meet lover friends rave about it. Pro tip: try their beer and wine pairing, if offered.
Great place to meet friends and family for relaxed outdoor dining. This place feels like a sports bar, picnic, and campground all in one. Reservations are first come first serve so I'd suggest Scenic drive through rolling hills and
13 locals recommend
Alpine Inn Beer Garden
3915 Alpine RdGreat place to meet friends and family for relaxed outdoor dining. This place feels like a sports bar, picnic, and campground all in one. Reservations are first come first serve so I'd suggest Scenic drive through rolling hills and