Redwood City is part of the larger area called Silicon Valley which is known for tech start ups. This has made the area very expensive to live in, but otherwise it is a typical city. Some of the most well known companies based in this area are Apple, Google, Facebook, and Visa. Stanford Health system is also located in the Silicon Valley just south of Redwood City in Palo Alto.
Overall we really like living in this area and are enjoying the new places we can explore. Redwood City is our 3rd home in California, and is giving us a whole new perspective on the state.