Woodside, Rural residential town in San Mateo County, California, US
Woodside is a rural residential town in San Mateo County, California. The settlement sits between San Francisco and San Jose amid forested hills with redwood groves.
The area was home to the Ohlone people until Spanish explorers under Gaspar de Portolá arrived in 1769. The current settlement developed later as a logging center for the region's redwood forests.
The Djerassi Artists Residency program supports regional artists through dedicated spaces and resources within the natural landscape of Woodside.
Horse trails and cycling routes run through the town, connecting residential areas to parks. The paths are well marked and offer access to shaded forest sections and open hills.
An artist residency program nearby offers space for creative work within the forested landscape. Participating artists spend weeks in studios set among hills and old trees.
Location: San Mateo County
Elevation above the sea: 118 m
Shares border with: Redwood City, Menlo Park, Portola Valley
Website: https://woodsidetown.org
GPS coordinates: 37.42972,-122.25417
Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:18
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