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Redwood City California Map

Explore Redwood City, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Redwood City, California

How to Use This Redwood City, California Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Redwood City, California. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of California or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Redwood City.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

City	Redwood City
State	California (CA)
County	San Mateo County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles)

Latitude	37.515274
Longitude	-122.213672
Population	84,292
Density	1683.1 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	94062, 94065, 94061, 94063, 94064
Area Code	415, 628
County Seat	Redwood City
School District	Sequoia Union High School District

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About Redwood City, California

Redwood City is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 84,292. The population density is 1683.1 people per km². Redwood City is located at 37.5153°N, 122.2137°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. Redwood City is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 94062, 94065, 94061.

Redwood City anchors a landscape where the moisture of the Pacific Ocean drifts inland to meet the steady, golden heat of the interior. It lies 2.0 miles southeast of San Carlos, CA (from San Carlos, CA: bearing 139°T), and is situated 7.3 miles southeast of San Mateo. The Arroyo Ojo De Agua carves a path through the terrain, its water moving with a quiet persistence that defines the local hydrology before feeding toward the low-lying reaches near Bair Island. To the west, the silhouette of the Coast Ranges rises against the horizon, providing a permanent, jagged backdrop to the urban sprawl. Residents often seek the stillness of Lower Emerald Lake or wander the paths of Little River Park, where the air holds a distinct, saline crispness that reminds one of the proximity to the coast just a mile away.

Spanish explorers and early settlers recognized the utility of the natural harbor, establishing a foundation that would evolve from a shipping point for timber into a permanent settlement. Redwood City grew as a nexus for those transporting materials from the dense forests to the developing ports, marking its early years with the rhythmic labor of the wharf and the saw. This lineage of industry remains etched into the street grid, where the remnants of a rough-hewn frontier past have slowly given way to the polished aesthetics of a modern, bustling center. The legacy of those early days is still felt in the way Redwood City maintains its focus on the waterfront, acknowledging the currents that once drove its initial prosperity.

Technological innovation and corporate headquarters define the current economic pulse, transforming Redwood City into a significant hub for software development and life sciences. The infrastructure supports a dense network of professionals who navigate the transit corridors with the same intensity that once fueled the timber trade. While no major universities occupy the immediate municipal limits, the intellectual gravity of the surrounding region ensures a constant influx of specialized talent and academic ambition. This concentration of industry creates a unique, high-energy rhythm, where the demand for progress keeps the local economy in a state of perpetual motion, supported by advanced logistics and a robust, modern streetscape.

Professional and collegiate athletics draw crowds that reflect the wider regional passion for competition, though the true cultural heart of Redwood City beats during its many seasonal festivals and community gatherings. The downtown area features historic architecture that serves as a quiet witness to the changing decades, while the proximity to the Sylvan Trail offers a reprieve for those seeking to engage with the natural environment. Among the notable figures who have walked these streets, the legendary athlete Jerry Rice remains a celebrated presence in the local consciousness. Whether it is the vibrant energy of a summer concert or the simple, quiet beauty of the sunset filtering through the trees, Redwood City balances its drive for the future with a deep, grounded appreciation for its specific place on the map.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 0.3 mi, 187° S · 81k acres
Bair Island State Marine Park (Marine Protected Area) — 0.3 mi, 309° NW
Bair Island Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 0.4 mi, 285° W
Public Bocce Court (Attraction) — 1.2 mi, 209° SW
Inner Bair Island (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 210° SW
Redwood Shores Ecological Reserve (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 319° NW
Redwood Shores State Marine Park (Marine Protected Area) — 1.7 mi, 325° NW
Casa Círculo Cultural (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 199° S
“the Pioneer Store” Diller-chamberlain Store (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 200° S
Poplar Saloon and Tremont House (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 199° S
Center for Creativity (Arts Centre) — 2.1 mi, 199° S
Eureka Corner (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 199° S
Redwood Downtown 20 and XD (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 203° SW
Fox Theatre (Theatre) — 2.2 mi, 204° SW
Domin Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 201° S
Soledad O. De Argüello (Public Artwork) — 2.2 mi, 207° SW
Bedwell Bayfront Park (Local Park) — 2.3 mi, 120° SE
Bowditch Middle School Auditorium (Stadium) — 3.6 mi, 328° NW
Wiegand Gallery (Gallery) — 4.1 mi, 273° W
Historic Railroad Station (Attraction) — 4.5 mi, 158° S
SFPUC Peninsula Watershed (Local Resource Management Area) — 4.6 mi, 248° W
Peabody Fine Art Gallery and Framing (Gallery) — 4.6 mi, 158° S
Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve (Local Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 223° SW
Simon Breitbard (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 160° S
El Palo Alto (city’s namesake redwood tree) (Attraction) — 5.3 mi, 153° SE
Tower Well structure (historic) (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 152° SE
Vista Point (Viewpoint) — 5.6 mi, 254° W
Alameda Creek Regional Trail (Local Recreation) — 5.6 mi, 053° NE
Burleigh H. Murray Ranch (State Park) — 8.1 mi, 242° SW
California Coastal National Monument (National Monument) — 13.9 mi, 238° SW · 8,946 acres

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