Redwood City · San Mateo County, CA

Things to do alone in Redwood City

Scout analyzed 48 Redwood City places and surfaced the ones that actually fit solo.

Places analyzed

48

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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Angelicas

Centennial

Angelicas

American eats served in a lively space with a full bar, a patio & multiple stages for entertainment.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

Food & Drink

Hurrica Restaurant & Bar

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Bair Island Wildlife Refuge & Trail

Outdoors

Bair Island Wildlife Refuge & Trail

OutdoorsAnimals
1.5 hr visit
Homeskillet | Redwood City

Food & Drink

Homeskillet | Redwood City

Old-school bakeshop offering an array of standard donuts, pastries & espresso drinks in casual digs.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Tong Sui Desserts & Drinks (Redwood City)

Centennial

Tong Sui Desserts & Drinks (Redwood City)

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Philz Coffee

Centennial

Philz Coffee

Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Redwood Grill

Woodside Plaza

Redwood Grill

Airy, rustic-industrial stop serving comfort-food staples such as burgers, plus craft beer & wine.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Mademoiselle Colette

Centennial

Mademoiselle Colette

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Coffeebar

Centennial

Coffeebar

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Vesta

Centennial

Vesta

Buzzy indoor-outdoor venue draws crowds with creative, wood-fired pizza, small plates, wine & beer.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Stafford Park

Mount Carmel

Stafford Park

Small community park with picnic tables, playground equipment & a separate play area for toddlers.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
LV Mar Tapas & Cocktails

Centennial

LV Mar Tapas & Cocktails

Elevated Latin tapas, platters & cocktails served in a modern, comfortably upscale dining room.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Gourmet Haus Staudt

Centennial

Gourmet Haus Staudt

Rustic but festive hangout with garden seating pairs hearty German grub with beers on tap.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
1.5 hr visit
Red Morton Park

Roosevelt

Red Morton Park

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Red Morton Community Center

Roosevelt

Red Morton Community Center

Recreation spot with ball fields, play equipment & a summer pool plus picnic areas with BBQ pits.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Marlin Park

Redwood Shores

Marlin Park

Public space with facilities for tennis, basketball & baseball, plus play structures & restrooms.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Timber & Salt

Centennial

Timber & Salt

Buzzy nook with diverse comfort food & craft cocktails, plus a heated outdoor patio & Sunday brunch.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Selby's

South Fair Oaks

Selby's

A glamorous fine-dining & wine venue from the Spruce team that presents American continental fare.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Stulsaft Park

Farm Hills

Stulsaft Park

A 42-acre park featuring wooded trails as well as a playground, summer water feature & picnic area.

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Donato Enoteca

Centennial

Donato Enoteca

Contemporary Italian plates & wood-fired pizzas in a multiroom space with an open kitchen & a patio.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Thornewood Open Space Preserve

Outdoors

Thornewood Open Space Preserve

Outdoors
1.5 hr visit
Mistral Restaurant & Bar

Redwood Shores

Mistral Restaurant & Bar

Mediterranean-inspired New American meals served in a waterside setting noted for its patio.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Nomadic Kitchen

Centennial

Nomadic Kitchen

Food
1.3 hr visit
Harry's Hofbrau

Staumbaugh Heller

Harry's Hofbrau

Cafeteria-style spot focused on hand-carved meats & especially known for whole roasted turkey.

Food
45 min visit

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