Woodside is a rural, equestrian town in the hills west of Highway 280, with horse trails, redwood parks and large wooded properties.
Its small village center along Woodside Road has a handful of restaurants, including Buck's of Woodside, a longtime breakfast spot for Silicon Valley founders and investors.
- Schools
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Woodside Elementary — 10/10
Woodside High — 8/10
Menlo-Atherton High — 8/10 - Getting around
- Woodside Road (Highway 84) connects to Highway 280 and Redwood City. Skyline Boulevard runs along the ridge to the west.
- Nearest major companies
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Sand Hill Road venture firms ~3 mi
Sequoia Hospital ~4 mi
Stanford Hospital ~4 mi
Stanford University ~5 mi
Meta HQ ~7 mi
Oracle ~7 mi - Homes
- Estates and ranch properties on large lots, many with room for horses.
- Landmarks
- Filoli historic house and garden, Huddart Park, Wunderlich Park, the Woodside Store.
Questions about Woodside
There are no boba shops in Woodside proper. Nearest options are in Redwood City (~3-4 mi): Kung Fu Tea, Happy Lemon, Teaspoon.
Woodside Road is the dining corridor. Buck's of Woodside (iconic diner since 1991, where Tesla and PayPal deals happened), The Village Pub (Michelin-starred).
Huddart Park (1,100 acres of redwoods and trails), Wunderlich County Park, and Windy Hill Open Space Preserve.
Yes, Woodside Farmers Market at 3195 Woodside Rd. Hours unverified, check before visiting.
Earthquake is standard, but wildfire is the real concern. Woodside adopted an updated 2025 CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zone map. Check the CAL FIRE map for your address.
Woodside Elementary District and Sequoia Union High. Woodside Elementary (10/10), Woodside High (8/10). Confirm by address.
Highway 280 via Woodside Rd. 10-15 minutes to Palo Alto/Stanford, 15-20 to Menlo Park.