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Woodside

California, United States · North America

About Woodside

Woodside is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Emerald Lake Hills, 48km from Golden Gate Bridge.

Woodside is a town located in California, United States. With a population of 5,561, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Woodside 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 Woodside to your route.

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. The population of the town was 5,309 at the 2020 census. The town's population has a median household income above $250,000 and median home price above $5

Read more million. The town is known for its quaint and small town feel despite being close to Silicon Valley, and is home to many venture capital and investment firms.

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Woodside 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 Woodside located?

Woodside is located in California, United States, North America. The coordinates are 37.4299 latitude, -122.2539 longitude.

What is the population of Woodside?

Woodside has a population of approximately 5,561 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
5,561
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
California
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
37.4299, -122.2539

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Worth the detour from Woodside

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.

4 km · about 10 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.

28 km · about 35 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.

42 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Exploratorium

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

43 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

47 km · about 55 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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Blackhawk Museum

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

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Woodside

  • 28 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.
  • 48 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.

Nearby Destinations

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7 km awayPop. 14,687

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