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Emerald Lake Hills

California, United States · North America

About Emerald Lake Hills

Emerald Lake Hills is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Redwood City, 44km from Golden Gate Bridge.

Emerald Lake Hills is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 4,278, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Emerald Lake Hills sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Emerald Lake Hills to your route.

About Emerald Lake Hills

Emerald Lake Hills or Emerald Hills is a census-designated place and neighborhood in unincorporated San Mateo County, in the state of California, United States. Situated among oak-studded hills between Woodside, Redwood City, and San Carlos roughly bounded by Edgewood Road, Alameda de las Pulgas, Farm Hill Boulevard,

Read more and Interstate 280. The population was 4,406 at the 2020 census and the per-capita income was $68,966, making it the 22nd wealthiest place in California and the 82nd highest income places in the United States Emerald Lake Hills was originally conceived as a resort community for city-weary San Franciscans during World War I. Emerald Lake Hills actually consists of two large subdivisions created around 1920: Emerald Lake (even though there are two lakes) and Emerald Hills. Residents refer to the area by either Emerald Hills or by Emerald Lake Hills. The name Emerald Hills is now more commonly adopted due to mailing designation rules, as the U.S. Post Office would allow only a two-word name. According to an interview with Yuji Naka, Emerald Hills is the namesake for the famous Emerald Hill Zone, the first level of Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

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Emerald Lake Hills offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Emerald Lake Hills located?

Emerald Lake Hills is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.4647 latitude, -122.2680 longitude.

What is the population of Emerald Lake Hills?

Emerald Lake Hills has a population of approximately 4,278 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
4,278
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.4647, -122.2680

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Worth the detour from Emerald Lake Hills

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cafe

Alice's Restaurant

A legendary biker and car enthusiast hangout on Skyline Boulevard in the Santa Cruz Mountains, a must-stop on one of California's best riding roads.

8 km · about 15 min drive

tunnel

Tom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)

Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.

25 km · about 30 min drive

museum

California Academy of Sciences

A unique museum combining an aquarium, planetarium, and natural history museum under a living green roof in Golden Gate Park.

38 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

A pioneering hands-on science museum on San Francisco's waterfront that inspired interactive museums worldwide.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Coit Tower

Art Deco observation tower on Telegraph Hill offering 360-degree views of San Francisco, the bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Alcatraz Island

Notorious former federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay that once held America's most dangerous criminals.

43 km · about 50 min drive

bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

The Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

44 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Blackhawk Museum

Classic and rare automobiles displayed as art in an elegant gallery setting in the San Francisco Bay Area.

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Emerald Lake Hills

  • 25 kmTom Lantos Tunnels (Devil's Slide)Twin highway tunnels that bypass the notorious Devil's Slide cliffs on Highway 1 south of Pacifica; the old clifftop roadbed is now a spectacular coastal trail.
  • 44 kmGolden Gate BridgeThe Art Deco suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait in famous International Orange; drive, cycle, or walk it, with classic viewpoints at Battery Spencer and Fort Point.

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