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Woodside
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Woodside: drive to Filoli or Huddart Park, grab a bite at Alice's, then head back to the Bay Area.
Woodside is a small, affluent town on the San Francisco Peninsula. With limited public transport, most visitors arrive by car, explore historic sites like Filoli, hike nearby parks, and enjoy a few local eateries. One day is enough for the main sights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (rainy, cooler)
- Airport
- SFO
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Woodside911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Woodside, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyWoodside is a low‑crime, affluent community; standard US safety precautions apply.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSFO San Francisco International Airport (Main gateway; about 30 min drive via US‑101).
- Getting aroundCar is primary; limited SamTrans routes 78, 278, 85 stop near town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local cafés$3–$5
- Budget bedBed & Breakfast room, a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedBed & Breakfast room, a night, per roomUS$250
- High-end bedBed & Breakfast room, a night, per roomUS$400
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SFO San Francisco International Airport (Main gateway; about 30 min drive via US‑101)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jul
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Woodside: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4 rd
Jun
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is primary; limited SamTrans routes 78, 278, 85 stop near town centre. Parking at parks is $6 per car (Huddart).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈20 min
Drive north on I‑280, about 10 km (6.2 mi)Drive north on I‑280, about 6.2 mi (10 km)
Shopping, waterfront, quick lunch.
Door to door: ≈15 min
Drive east on SR‑84, about 8 km (5 mi)Drive east on SR‑84, about 5 mi (8 km)
Stanford campus, cafes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Woodside inns and B&Bs
Small boutique options; book ahead for weekend demand.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–$120 excl. accommodation
- Mid
- $120–$200 excl. accommodation
Trip budget
| Bed & Breakfast room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$70 | US$70 |
| SamTrans route 78 fare1 × US$3 · check | US$3 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$22 |
| Trip total≈ US$245 per person per day, bed included | US$245 |
Typical local B&B rates
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at local cafés | $3–$5 |
| Meal at Alice's Restaurant | $15–$30 |
| Parking at Huddart Park | $6 per car |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No regular public transit within town; plan car or rideshare.
- Parking fees apply at Huddart Park ($6 per car).
- Check Filoli opening hours (10 AM–5 PM daily).
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- SamTrans route 78 to nearest stop: about $2.50, 15 min walk (check)
- Parking Huddart Park: $6 per car
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Woodside. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (rainy, cooler) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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