Redwood Shores Historic Walk

Posted on April 25, 2020 by RSCA

Explore your neighborhood and learn about the history of our community with the Redwood Shores Historic Walk!

To help you learn more about Redwood Shores’ past and present, the Redwood Shores Community Association created a Historic Walk that takes you to various scenic and historic spots in the neighborhood. This two-mile walk is accessible by foot or bicycle (or car, if you would just need to get out for a quick cruise.)

You can log into the Redwood Shores Historic Walk link for Google Maps on your phone and take the tour with your mobile device. This digital, guided map will take you through each of the nine spots marked as relevant to the history of the Shores. At each point, you will find a short history lesson as well as archival photos which help tell of how Redwood Shores developed. There are also a few “Bonus Views” of spots to explore if you’re feeling like stretching your legs even further.

View the Redwood Shores Historic Walk in a larger map

On select weekends of the year, you can also look for signboards marking these points of interest for Redwood Shores. Nine signboards in total mark the various points on Bridge Parkway, Marine Parkway, Marlin Park, Davit Lane, and Shell Parkway.

Printed copies of the Redwood Shores Historic Walk are often available at the Redwood Shores Branch Library.

The Redwood Shores Historic Walk was originally created for the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the establishment of Redwood Shores in 2010 … which means, Redwood Shores is now over 50 years years old! Come review the history of Redwood Shores dating back five decades.

Since 1970 RSCA has been THE advocate on issues that impact the quality of life in Redwood Shores. From early controversies over where Shores children would go to school, to the recent levee crisis with its potential effect on local property values, RSCA has been the primary voice of the Shores community.

As we begin our fifth decade, RSCA continues its efforts to keep the Shores a great place to live and work.

President’s Memo: May 2012

Posted on May 15, 2012 by RSCA

Why Advertise in The PILOT ?

The PILOT is the only magazine delivered to all 5,400 residential households in Redwood Shores (by USPS mail), total population of ~15,000 (includes ZIP Code 94065 plus the Belmont Shores neighborhood).
The PILOT has been published monthly for over 40 years.
As the only publication dedicated to the Shores community and its unique issues, The PILOT is a very “high-interest” publication for Shores residents.
The Shores is a geographically distinct “island” community, surrounded on three sides by water and Hwy.101 on the fourth.
The Shores is a high net-income community, with an estimated average household income of over $120,000. (2010 Census data is not yet available; 2000 census data showed average household income between $105,000–$120,000.)
Demography of the Shores by Age:
- a. Under 18: ~4,700
- b. 18 – 34: ~2,000
- c. 35 – 49: ~3,800
- d. 50 – 64: ~2,600
- e. 65 & over: ~1,600
Demography of the Shores by Housing:
- a. Total Residential Units: ~5,400
- b. Owner occupied: ~3,900
- c. Renter occupied: ~1,500
- (930 apartments in 5 complexes, 500+ single-family units)
The PILOT also goes to most of the 700 Businesses in the Shores, ranging from some of the largest on the Peninsula (Oracle & Electronic Arts) to many small retail shops & business offices.
San Carlos, Belmont, Foster City, San Mateo, and downtown Redwood City business districts are all within 3-5 miles of the Redwood Shores community.

The PILOT connects you with every one of our residential households in Redwood Shores.

The PILOT is a great choice – is THE choice – if you want to reach every potential customers in the Shores community.

Shores History Now at the Library

For our 40th Anniversary Celebration back in 2010, RSCA put together a “history” of Redwood Shores in many pictures and newspaper articles dating back to the 1960s.

That history will again be on display for the next few months at the Redwood Shores Library. If you missed it in 2010, you should take some time to visit the library and browse through the history of our special community.

Originally “unwanted and unloved”, the Shores is now one of the brightest & best places to live and work on the Peninsula! See how it happened and the work that went into transforming this wonderful community we call home.

“No Feeding” Signs Going Up

On a separate page of this month’s PILOT you will find a draft of the City’s new “no feeding” signs that will be going up in our parks and public areas. Shortly after that you should start seeing similar signs on many private properties around the Shores.

Just a reminder that under California law, feeding wildlife is a punishable offense without regard to whether you are on public or private property.

And feeding by humans can cause unintended harm to ANY of our local or migratory waterfowl or wildlife. Feeding by humans can lead to under-nourishment by replacing the natural diet and lead to the spread of disease among the very animals you think you are “helping”. Feeding by humans can change natural behavior and migratory patterns and lead to local overcrowding. Feeding by humans can lead to more aggressive behavior toward adults AND children.

PLEASE… let’s do our part to keep wildlife wild!

HELP (always) WANTED !

RSCA is entirely a volunteer organization. The list of things that we “could” be doing – things we would like to be doing – continues to grow.

If you have a specific interest in something in the Shores that YOU would like to see improved, and you have 1-2 hours a week to work with RSCA, let’s talk about how we might work together. RSCA can provide support and a platform for action that you might not have as a single individual. You’ll also meet a lot of nice people who share your interest in keep the Shores a GREAT place to live and raise a family.

Join Our Email List

With over 5,400 residents and 700 business in the Shores, we use our email list to keep you informed about our community events during the year. If you would like to be on our email list, simply click on the “Join Our Email List” button in the Feedback section of RSCA.org to sign up.

Our Privacy Policy:

Your information is for use only by Redwood Shores Community Association in contacting you. We do not share, sell, or provide our contact list to any other person or organization.

— Harris Rogers, RSCA President

“Redwood Shores” Shirts Available

Posted on December 12, 2010 by RSCA

For those of you who missed the 40th Celebration we have Redwood Shores T-shirts for sale for $10.00. The proceeds go to the Redwood City Historical Society. They come in adult Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.

They make great socking stuffers. They can be delivered anywhere in the Shores. Please contact Sue Nix via E-mail at

The Redwood Shores Community Celebrates 40 Years

Posted on November 23, 2010 by RSCA

Our 40^th anniversary celebration has now come and gone and despite the rain we had a great turn out. If you weren’t able to attend there’s still ways you can check out what RSCA has done the last 40 years and how this area has developed.

We hope to have the historical boards displayed soon at the library for your enjoyment and you can try out the Historical Walk at any time. You can download the walk on RSCA.org or pick up a copy at the library and Sandpiper. We will post on the web site the various weeks the sign boards will be out on the walk but again the walk is easy to follow by the using the brochures or the download.

I wanted to personally thank my committee — Carol Mertens, Lynn Adams. Clemencia Rodriquez, Doug Crisman, Nina Boire and Pat Dixon. Also two people who worked incredibly hard on the event Harris Rogers who scanned every piece of material used and Marc Nix who put ALL the historical signs together and the Historical walk.

I also wanted to thank our exhibitors — Boy Scout Troop 27, Girl Scout Cadette Troop 724, Julie Wynn & Ray Tekamaki from Electronic Arts, Shellie Sakamoto & friends from The Lions Club, Mary Ellen and Jessica Hills and Carol Scola from Nine Lives Foundation, Provident Credit Union, Erica Spacher the Neighborhood Liason Coordinator from The City of Redwood City, Recology and Mike Mancusi, Shannon & Joe Guzzetta, Joanne Bruggemann, Yi Chinn, Kent Soo Hoo and Beth Godfrey from the Redwood Shores Emergency Response Team.

It seems as if RSCA has been a tremendous watch dog over the years for the Shores and will continue to strive to keep Redwood Shores a great place to live. Keep in touch using our website, The Pilot and our sign boards

CONGRATULATIONS for 40 years of service to Redwood Shores.

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— Sue Nix
— 40th Anniversary Celebration Chairperson

To help you learn more about Redwood Shores’ past and present, the Redwood Shores Community Association has created a Redwood Shores Historic Walk that takes you to various scenic and historic spots in the neighborhood. This two-mile walk is accessible at all of its points by foot, bicycle or car, and there will be signs out over the weekend to guide you through the tour.

Those with GPS-enabled smartphones (or those at home who are interested in what there is to see along the route) can also jump over to an interactive tour guide provided courtesy Google Maps. You can click for a Street View of each spot, and check out story text and photographs that explain the relevance of each spot.

Full-size guide signs will be posted on the 17th, so please take the tour and help celebrate our history!

View Redwood Shores Historic Walk in a larger map

Redwood Shores’ 40th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on October 15, 2010 by RSCA

Redwood Shores and RSCA is celebrating its 40th Anniversary! You and your family are invited to join the party on Sunday, Oct.17, 2010 2:00-5:00pm, at the new Redwood Shores Elementary School.

Come review the history of Redwood Shores dating back more than 45 years. Read about the first residents and some of the early issues facing the Shores.

We’ll have activities and entertainment for kids of all ages, and many of our local businesses will be there to show their history and how they became part of the Shores.

As we begin our fifth decade, RSCA continues its efforts to keep the Shores a great place to live and work.

Please join us on Sunday, October 17th as we celebrate 40 years serving Redwood Shores.

To help you learn more about Redwood Shores’ past and present, the Redwood Shores Community Association has created a Walking Guide that takes you to various scenic and historic spots in the neighborhood. This two-mile walk is accessible at all of its points by foot, bicycle or car, and there will be signs out over the weekend to guide you through the tour.

Full-size guide signs will be posted on the 17th, so please take the tour and help celebrate our history!

View Redwood Shores Historic Walk in a larger map

Redwood Shores’ 40th Anniversary

Posted on August 28, 2010 by RSCA

The Redwood Shores Community Association will be turning 40 this year. We are in the process of putting a celebration together that everybody in the Shores community is invited to.

The committee is in the process of putting together the history of how this great community came to be. We will have on display information about the Shores from its start in the early ’60s. There will be photos showing how the area was developed showing some of the fond memories of the past like when Marine World was a part of our community and a great neighbor.

Those of us that can remember sitting in our back yards listening to the dolphins and whales to who remembers when there was only one road in and out of the Shores. Or better yet there was a time when we did not have a grocery store — anyone remember Byrnes Market?

The Shores is built out and now the RSCA works to keep it a great community. We’re proud how our community has developed, and we want to celebrate 40 years of progress and accomplishments.

Please mark your calendar for the event, to be held Sunday October 17, 2-5PM at the new Redwood Shores School. More details will be coming in the Pilot and our website ( www.rsca.org ). Please plan on attending bring your family.

If you have any memorabilia you might want to share please contact us at . We are also looking for groups who might want to participate with the activities during the celebration — contact us for more information.

— Sue Nix, Celebration Chairperson

Redwood Shores’ 40th Anniversary Event Planned

Posted on July 14, 2010 by RSCA

The Celebration committee has been busy working on our special day October 17th. We still need help. Do you have a special connection to a historical event or interesting aspect of our community? Do you or someone you know have a group or organization that might be able to participate in some way? If so please let us know.

The event will take place at the new Shores school and we would like to showcase Shores history and have various activities going on at the same time.

We want to collect photos, newspaper articles or anything that shows how the Shores looked in the past. If you have any of these items we would like to have them reproduced. Please respond to the E-mail below.

We need help with this event, please let us know if you provide some time towards making this day successful.

We’re looking for any ideas and thoughts on how to make this day a memorable, fun day for all of us in Redwood Shores.

Questions can be e-mailed to

Thanks you for your support,

— Sue Nix, Celebration Chairperson

RSCA

Proudly serving the Redwood Shores community since 1970.

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