Five Things To Know About Living In Redwood City CA

With a population of just over 80,000 people, Redwood City CA is a city that has gone from relatively unknown to hip and trendy. Although people who are not familiar with the area still may not know much about Redwood City, local residents know that this is one city that you don’t want to miss out on. As the city continues to become more well-known, countless people are deciding to give it a shot. If you’re thinking of relocating to Redwood City, you may have a few questions about the area. As always, it’s nice to know as much as you can about an area before deciding to call it your new home. Here are five things you should know about living in Redwood City CA.

The city is growing.

Chances are if you’ve decided to pack up your bags and move, it’s either because you’ve just landed a new job, you’re looking for a change, or both. Well, Redwood City might not be the most famous city in California, but it’s certainly got lots of charm. In 2000, the city revamped the entire downtown area to add lots of trendy shops, restaurants, and bars and there are still things — including office spaces — being added to the area.

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The weather is great.

Ok this one might have been a no brainer, but just in case you had any doubts – you can rest assured that the climate in Redwood City CA will be everything you’ve dreamed of. In fact, according to tests done by the government, the climate in Redwood City is the “best.”

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There are lots of cool companies.

You may expect most large companies to be stationed in a major city, but Redwood City CA has proven to be the perfect home for some of your favorite companies. Movie lovers will be glad to know that Redwood City is home to the DreamWorks main office, and game lovers will be happy to know that Electronic Arts (EA)  has been headquartered in Redwood City for years.

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Food is everywhere.

If you plan on living in Redwood City, then you better also plan on bringing your appetite. As you’d expect in any trendy city, good food certainly isn’t hard to come by in Redwood City. The area is known for having a wide array of food options, and there are countless restaurants that specialize in all types of cuisine. No matter what you’re in the mood for, you probably won’t have any difficulty finding the perfect restaurant.

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Education is important.

If you’re a parent, the local school system is probably one of the first things on your list of concerns. After all, everyone wants to make sure that their children have access to a quality education, and school systems can have a great impact on where people decide to live. Well, the good news is that the school system in Redwood City CA has a long history of being ahead of its time. In fact, Redwood City’s Sequoia High School is the first high school to be exist on the San Francisco Pay peninsula.

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