Redwood Shores, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Redwood Shores
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Redwood Shores Lagoon, with the former Oracle headquarters visible in the background
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| Motto(s):
Climate Best By Government Test
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 Redwood Shores
Location in San Francisco Bay Area
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo |
| City | Redwood City |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,076 |
| • Density | 2,497/sq mi (964/km2) |
| ZIP code |
94065
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| Area code(s) | 650 |
Redwood Shores is a cool community right on the water in Redwood City, California. It's located along the western edge of San Francisco Bay. This area is part of the San Francisco Peninsula in San Mateo County. Many big technology companies have offices here. Some well-known ones include Electronic Arts, Nintendo, and Shutterfly.
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How Redwood Shores Started
Redwood Shores was built on land that was once part of the San Francisco Bay marshes. This process is called land reclamation. It means filling in wet areas to create new land. This project started in the 1960s. It's similar to how its neighbor, Foster City, was built.
At first, the land was used by the Leslie Salt Company for making salt. They filled the soft ground, called "bay mud." However, people worried about earthquakes. The area is close to the San Andreas and Hayward faults. These are major earthquake faults. This led to big arguments between government groups and businesses. Because of these problems, Leslie Salt Company lost interest. In 1972, Bank of America took over the project.
For many years, Redwood Shores was home to a fun theme park. It was called Marine World/Africa U.S.A., California. The park operated from the 1960s until 1986. Then, it moved to Vallejo, California. It later became Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. The land where Marine World used to be has changed a lot. Now, it has homes, apartments, parks, and business offices. The company Oracle Corporation used to have its main office here. But in 2020, Oracle moved its headquarters to Texas.
Where is Redwood Shores?
Redwood Shores is located about halfway between two major California cities. These are San Francisco and San Jose. It has other towns nearby. Belmont and San Carlos are to its southwest. Foster City is to the northwest. These are separated by narrow water channels called sloughs. To the northeast, you'll find the wide open San Francisco Bay.
What's the Weather Like?
Redwood Shores has a mild climate. It doesn't get too hot or too cold. Summers are usually warm and dry. Winters are cool and wet. The area is known for its pleasant weather.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
97 (36) |
102 (39) |
109 (43) |
110 (43) |
105 (41) |
107 (42) |
104 (40) |
87 (31) |
76 (24) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 59.1 (15.1) |
62.7 (17.1) |
65.3 (18.5) |
69.8 (21.0) |
72.1 (22.3) |
75.3 (24.1) |
77.5 (25.3) |
78.4 (25.8) |
77.5 (25.3) |
74.2 (23.4) |
65.3 (18.5) |
58.6 (14.8) |
69.7 (20.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 43.2 (6.2) |
45.9 (7.7) |
48.3 (9.1) |
50.6 (10.3) |
53.4 (11.9) |
56.9 (13.8) |
58.8 (14.9) |
59.2 (15.1) |
57.8 (14.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
49.4 (9.7) |
42.6 (5.9) |
51.7 (10.9) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 16 (−9) |
25 (−4) |
29 (−2) |
33 (1) |
36 (2) |
39 (4) |
40 (4) |
43 (6) |
38 (3) |
33 (1) |
29 (−2) |
19 (−7) |
16 (−9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.80 (97) |
3.95 (100) |
2.98 (76) |
1.08 (27) |
0.47 (12) |
0.1 (2.5) |
0. (0) |
0.02 (0.51) |
0.12 (3.0) |
1.02 (26) |
2.33 (59) |
3.64 (92) |
19.51 (495.01) |
| Source: "The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
What Companies are in Redwood Shores?
Redwood Shores is a hub for technology companies. Many big names have their main offices here. These include Imperva and Electronic Arts. You can also find a branch of Ernst & Young here. For a long time, Oracle Corporation had its global headquarters in Redwood Shores. However, they moved to Austin, Texas, in December 2020.
Community Services and Activities
The Redwood Shores Branch of the Redwood City Public Library serves the community. It's a great place to find books and learn. To the south, Redwood Shores is next to the San Carlos Airport.
The waterways in Redwood Shores are also used for sports. College rowing races often happen here. Teams from universities in the Pac-12 Conference come to compete.
Schools in Redwood Shores
The schools in Redwood Shores are part of the Belmont – Redwood Shores School District. This district manages two schools right in Redwood Shores. It also runs five other schools in the nearby town of Belmont.
Wildlife in Redwood Shores
Redwood Shores is home to many different animals. Sometimes, you can spot Pacific harbor seals in the lagoons and waterways. The area also has raccoons and skunks. Many types of birds live here, too. These include ducks, geese, egrets, and great blue herons. You might also see clapper rails and Canada geese.
In the water, there are stingrays and jellyfish. Small animals like harvest field mice also live in the area. Sometimes, Canada geese can be a bit of a bother. The community is working to manage their numbers.
