Woodside, California
Woodside is a town of 5,126 people in San Mateo County, California.
Why visit Woodside
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fox Theatre, Palo Alto University, Woodside Store and Casa De Tableta.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Woodside
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Woodside
Woodside is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States, on the San Francisco Peninsula. It has a council–manager system of government.
From the Wikipedia article Woodside, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Fox Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Movie theater in Redwood City, California, United States
Palo Alto University
School · 4.8 mi
Private university located in Palo Alto, California, United States
Stanford University
School · 4.9 mi
Private research university in Stanford, California, USA
Museums and landmarks23
Woodside Store
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
3300 Tripp Road
Tu,Th 10:00-16:00; Sa,Su 12:00-16:00
Casa De Tableta
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historical building in San Mateo County, California, United States of America
Filoli
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Country house in California
Folger Estate Stable Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historical buildings and property in Woodside, California
Holbrook-Palmer Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Estate in Atherton, California, listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Lathrop House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic building in Redwood City, California constructed by Benjamin Gordon Lathrop
Lou Henry and Herbert Hoover House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Stanford, California
MacFarland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Mortimer Fleishhacker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Estate in Woodside, California
Palo Alto Stock Farm Horse Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic building in Stanford, California, USA
Redwood City Historic Commercial Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic district in Redwood City, California, USA
San Mateo County History Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Museum in Redwood City, United States of America
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
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Thornewood Open Space Preserve
Hiking and trails · 2.1 mi
Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains of San Mateo County, California, United States
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El Corte de Madera Creek Open Space Preserve
Park · 2.8 mi
Protected area in San Mateo County, California, United States
La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve
Park · 3.6 mi
Open space preserve in San Mateo County, California, United States
Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
Park · 4.6 mi
Garden at Stanford University
Runnymede Sculpture Farm
Park · 1.8 mi
Sculpture park in Woodside, California, United States
Thornewood Open Space Preserve (closed area)
Hiking and trails · 2.6 mi
28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
The Village Pub
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
2967 Woodside Road
Mo-Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 11:30-14:30,17:00-21:00; Sa,Su...
Verve Coffee Roasters
Cafe · 3.1 mi
Not open to the public (on SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory site)
47 Loop Rd
Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00
The Village Hub
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
3154 Woodside Road, Woodside
Mo-Fr 08:00-13:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
Skywood Trading Post & Deli
Cafe · Sandwich · 2.5 mi
17287 Skyline Boulevard, Woodside
07:30-19:00
13 more on the map.
History
The Woodside area was originally home to the Ohlone tribe. In 1769, led by Gaspar de Portolá, Spanish explorers searching for San Francisco Bay camped at a site near Woodside. In 1840, the land that was to be the future Woodside became part of a Mexican land grant, Rancho Cañada de Raymundo, which in 1841 was granted to an Englishman, John Coppinger.
Woodside is said to be the oldest English-speaking settlement in the southern part of the San Francisco Peninsula. The first English-speaking settlers arrived in the early 19th century to log the rich stands of redwoods. Charles Brown constructed the first sawmill in Woodside on his Mountain Home Ranch around 1847. Brown's adobe house still stands today. By mid-century, the Woodside area had a dozen mills producing building materials for a booming San Francisco.
In 1849, during the California Gold Rush, 20-year-old Mathias Alfred Parkhurst purchased 127 acres (0.5 km2) of timberland and named it "Woodside". By the late 19th century, Woodside was home to country estates. The Sequoia Redwood trees in Woodside are currently 3rd generation growth; the first generation of which were used to build San Francisco's original homes. After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the loggers returned to Woodside to cut the second growth of redwood so it could be used for the rebuilding of San Francisco.
From the History section of Woodside, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship13
Our Lady of the Wayside Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Woodside Road Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.4 mi
2000 Woodside Road, Redwood City
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries51
Map of Woodside
178 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 7.4 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 40°F | 7.4 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 41°F | 7.7 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 78°F | 47°F | 1.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 50°F | 0.7 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 53°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 52°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 51°F | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 46°F | 2.1 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 37°F | 8.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Woodside Fire Stn 1 (0 mi away), rain and snow from Woodside 3.4 S, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
San Mateo County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-20: Czu Lightning Fire Complex (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Carlos Airport (SQL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Emerald Lake Hills 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- West Menlo Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Atherton 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Ladera 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Portola Valley 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- North Fair Oaks 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Stanford 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- San Carlos 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Palo Alto 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Redwood City 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Woodside California 2004, Users Jawed , Jawed on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Village Hub Woodside autumn - 1, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Village Hub Woodside cafe, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Village Hub Woodside hummingbird feeder with hummingbird, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "May peace prevail" art pillar at the Village Hub, Woodside, CA, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Village Hub Woodside autumn - 3, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Woodside-Village Church-Chapel-2, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Village Hub Woodside autumn - 2, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Maple leaves at the Village Hub, Woodside, CA, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Woodside-Village Church-Chapel-3, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Woodside-Village Church-Chapel-1, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Village Hub coffee bar, Woodside, CA, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Village Hub Coffee bar menu, Woodside, CA, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Village Hub Woodside bulletin 20220501, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Golden latte at the Village Hub, Woodside, CA, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USA-Woodside-Village Church-Chapel-4, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Silver trout carving by Bucks of Woodside, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dry Creek exiting under Mountain Home Road Woodside, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodside Road near CHL92, FAHansson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bulletin in Woodside, CA, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Town of Woodside - panoramio, Annette Teng, CC BY 3.0
- Woodside Alley - panoramio, Annette Teng, CC BY 3.0
- Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Rd., Woodside, CA 12-3-2011 5-47-17 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Independence Hall, 2955 Woodside Rd., Woodside, CA 12-3-2011 5-44-33 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Horse statues decorated with masks in Woodside, California, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Horse statues decorated with St Patrick's Day theme in Woodside, California, Suiren2022, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Thornewood Open Space Preserve mountains and trail, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- New Sequoia Theater Building, 2211-2235 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 9-5-2011 5-31-31 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Filoli Mansion, Sukuru, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lou Henry Hoover House from E, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- The San Mateo County History Museum, SPUCLA, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holbrook-Palmer Park Atherton California, LPS.1, CC0
- USA-Redwood City-Benjamin Lathrop House-1, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Cemetery (Memorial Day, 2009), User:Wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USA-Redwood City-Sequoia Union High School-3, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodside Store, 471 Kings Mountain Rd., Woodside, CA 9-18-2011 5-30-50 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Folger Estate Stable Historic District, 4040 Woodside Rd., Woodside, CA 9-18-2011 4-24-36 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of San Mateo County, 2000 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 9-5-2011 6-11-10 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mortimer Fleishhacker House (rear view), Historic American Buildings Survey, Library of Congress, Public domain
- Casa de Tableta, Portola Valley, California, W Nowicki, CC BY 3.0
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