Canyon Redwood City Homes and Neighborhood Guide

Redwood City neighborhood guide

Canyon sits in the western hills around Canyon Road, roughly bounded by Alameda de las Pulgas, Edgewood Road, Cordilleras Road, Canyon Road and Harding Avenue. Oak Knoll Drive, which becomes Hopkins Avenue, climbs through the middle. Two Hetch Hetchy pipelines cross the area, leaving long open strips where building isn't allowed. A pocket of unincorporated county land along Hillcrest Drive, Oak Knoll Drive and Upland Road sits inside it.

Sequoia Hospital, which admitted its first patient in 1950, anchors the north side, with Dove Beeger Park across Whipple Avenue. The Emerald Hills Shopping Center at Canyon Road and Oak Knoll Drive has a cafe, pizza, sushi, a taqueria and Bonfare Market. The Canyon Inn, across the road, has operated since 1973 and is known for burgers and beer.

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Canyon is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Redwood City map for the full picture.

At a glance

  • Sequoia Hospital, open since 1950
  • Canyon Inn, a local burger spot since 1973
  • Emerald Hills Shopping Center for coffee, takeout and a corner market
  • Dove Beeger Park, dedicated in 1963 on donated land
  • Garrett Park's open hillside, named for a fallen police sergeant

Homes and Streets

Canyon is overwhelmingly single family homes of varied sizes on hillside lots. Some date to the 1930s, and many older houses have been remodeled or replaced in recent years, so a 1935 cottage might sit near a house built in 2015. A few small apartment buildings cluster near the Emerald Hills Shopping Center along Canyon Road. Streets follow the hills, with real grades on Canyon Road and Oak Knoll Drive.

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Parks and Open Space

Dove Beeger ParkAbout one acre on Whipple Avenue with a playground, picnic tables and lawn
Garrett Park6.9 acres off Glenwood Avenue with a play area, picnic tables and grassy hillside
Edgewood Park and Natural PreserveCounty preserve to the west with trails through grassland, chaparral and oak woods

Public Schools Nearby

Clifford SchoolGrades TK-8, Redwood City School District. Nearby neighborhood school; assignment not confirmed.
Sequoia High SchoolGrades 9-12, Sequoia Union High School District. Sequoia or Woodside High depending on address.
Woodside High SchoolGrades 9-12, Sequoia Union High School District. Sequoia or Woodside High depending on address.

School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the Redwood City School District.

Getting Around

Edgewood Road leads west to Interstate 280, and Whipple Avenue runs east to El Camino Real and Highway 101. The Redwood City Caltrain station is downtown.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Edgewood ParkEagle HillFarm HillEmerald Lake Hills

Canyon FAQ

Where is Canyon in Redwood City?

Canyon sits in the western hills around Canyon Road, roughly bounded by Alameda de las Pulgas, Edgewood Road, Cordilleras Road, Canyon Road and Harding Avenue. Oak Knoll Drive, which becomes Hopkins Avenue, climbs through the middle.

What are homes like in Canyon?

Canyon is overwhelmingly single family homes of varied sizes on hillside lots. Some date to the 1930s, and many older houses have been remodeled or replaced in recent years, so a 1935 cottage might sit near a house built in 2015.

What public schools are near Canyon?

Public schools near Canyon include Clifford School (grades TK-8), Sequoia High School (grades 9-12) and Woodside High School (grades 9-12). School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the Redwood City School District.

What parks are near Canyon?

Parks and open space near Canyon include Dove Beeger Park, Garrett Park and Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve.

How do I get around from Canyon?

Edgewood Road leads west to Interstate 280, and Whipple Avenue runs east to El Camino Real and Highway 101. The Redwood City Caltrain station is downtown.

How can I find homes for sale in Canyon?

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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.

Sources: Walking Redwood City, Wikipedia, Redwood City School District, San Mateo Daily Journal. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.