Friendly Acres Redwood City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Redwood City neighborhood guide
Friendly Acres stretches from Woodside Road south to Marsh Road and from Bay Road east toward the bay, with Highway 101 running through it. The southern part has small, regular streets of single family homes, while the north end holds light industry, mini storage, the main post office and a Smart and Final. Broadway runs straight to downtown. A few nearby pockets, such as the area near 11th Avenue and Spring Street, are unincorporated county land.
Marsh Manor Shopping Center has Delucchi's Market, Squeeze In and Freewheel Brewing. Nazareth Ice Oasis, one of the few ice rinks left on the Peninsula, sits at Fifth Avenue and Spring Street. The Stanford Redwood City campus and an outpatient medical center take up a large share of the neighborhood, and Taft School shares its campus with the Redwood City PAL Community Center.
Friendly Acres is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Redwood City map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Nazareth Ice Oasis, one of the Peninsula's few remaining ice rinks
- Marsh Manor Shopping Center with Delucchi's Market and Freewheel Brewing
- Stanford Redwood City campus in the neighborhood
- Andrew Spinas Park with a tennis court and half basketball court
Homes and Streets
Most homes are single family houses on compact lots along the small, regular streets in the southern part of the neighborhood. The area also has Habitat for Humanity townhomes, apartment buildings near the freeway and next to the medical center, and mobile home parks east of Highway 101 between East Bayshore Road and the bay. Those bayside parks have historically seen the city's most significant flooding.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
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
Highway 101 runs through the neighborhood, with interchanges at Woodside Road and Marsh Road. Broadway leads to downtown and the Redwood City Caltrain station.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Friendly Acres FAQ
Where is Friendly Acres in Redwood City?
Friendly Acres stretches from Woodside Road south to Marsh Road and from Bay Road east toward the bay, with Highway 101 running through it. The southern part has small, regular streets of single family homes, while the north end holds light industry, mini storage, the main post office and a Smart and Final.
What are homes like in Friendly Acres?
Most homes are single family houses on compact lots along the small, regular streets in the southern part of the neighborhood. The area also has Habitat for Humanity townhomes, apartment buildings near the freeway and next to the medical center, and mobile home parks east of Highway 101 between East Bayshore Road and the bay.
What public schools are near Friendly Acres?
Public schools near Friendly Acres include Taft School (grades TK-5), John F. Kennedy Middle School (grades 6-8) and Sequoia 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 Friendly Acres?
Parks and open space near Friendly Acres include Andrew Spinas Park, Taft School fields and Hoover School Park.
How do I get around from Friendly Acres?
Highway 101 runs through the neighborhood, with interchanges at Woodside Road and Marsh Road. Broadway leads to downtown and the Redwood City Caltrain station.
How can I find homes for sale in Friendly Acres?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Walking Redwood City, Redwood City School District, San Mateo Daily Journal. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.