Redwood Shores Redwood City Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Redwood City neighborhood guide
Redwood Shores is a planned community on the bay side of Highway 101, built from the 1960s on land that was once Leslie Salt evaporation ponds. It is part of Redwood City, but Bair Island and Steinberger Slough separate it from the rest of town, so the drive to downtown passes through San Carlos or Belmont. Leslie Properties proposed the planned community in 1963, and the first homes went up in the mid 1960s after the ponds were filled.
Today the Shores mixes homes with offices, hotels, shops and parks. Oracle's campus sits on the former site of Marine World, which opened in 1968 and closed here in 1985 before reopening in Vallejo. Electronic Arts is headquartered here too. The Redwood Shores Library opened in 2008 with an environmental interpretive center and a deck over Belmont Slough, and the Bay Trail circles much of the neighborhood along the sloughs.
Redwood Shores is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Redwood City map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Bay Trail loops along Belmont Slough and Steinberger Slough
- Redwood Shores Library, opened in 2008, with a deck over the slough
- The 76 acre Redwood Shores Lagoon winds between the neighborhoods
- Shore Dogs Park on Radio Road with separate large and small dog areas
- Oracle's campus on the former Marine World site
Homes and Streets
Homes went up in phases from the early 1970s into the 2000s. Dolphin Park and Mariner Park have 1970s single family homes, many single story ranch or two story designs. Sunrise has late 1970s Mediterranean style homes, Beacon Shores has mid 1980s Cape Cod style houses, and Shearwater added Mediterranean and Cape Cod homes, townhomes and condos from the mid 1990s on. Pelican Cove, Lighthouse Cove and Boardwalk add condo options, and many streets back onto the lagoon.
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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 connects at Marine Parkway, Holly Street and Redwood Shores Parkway. The nearest Caltrain stations are Belmont and San Carlos, just across the freeway.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Redwood Shores FAQ
Where is Redwood Shores in Redwood City?
Redwood Shores is a planned community on the bay side of Highway 101, built from the 1960s on land that was once Leslie Salt evaporation ponds. It is part of Redwood City, but Bair Island and Steinberger Slough separate it from the rest of town, so the drive to downtown passes through San Carlos or Belmont.
What are homes like in Redwood Shores?
Homes went up in phases from the early 1970s into the 2000s. Dolphin Park and Mariner Park have 1970s single family homes, many single story ranch or two story designs.
What public schools are near Redwood Shores?
Public schools near Redwood Shores include Sandpiper School (grades K-8), Redwood Shores Elementary School (grades TK-5), Ralston Middle School (grades 6-8) and Carlmont 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 Redwood Shores?
Parks and open space near Redwood Shores include Shore Dogs Park, Sandpiper Park, Marlin Park and San Francisco Bay Trail.
How do I get around from Redwood Shores?
Highway 101 connects at Marine Parkway, Holly Street and Redwood Shores Parkway. The nearest Caltrain stations are Belmont and San Carlos, just across the freeway.
How can I find homes for sale in Redwood Shores?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Walking Redwood City, Wikipedia, Ed-Data. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.