Woodside California Map

About Woodside, California

Woodside is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,126. The population density is 174.5 people per km². Woodside is located at 37.4299°N, 122.2539°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94062.

Woodside lies cradled by the rolling, oak-dotted hills that climb towards the Santa Cruz Mountains, a place where the air carries the scent of eucalyptus and cool, damp earth, even on a sun-bright afternoon. It lies 3.9 miles south-south-west of Redwood City, CA (from Redwood City, CA: bearing 194°T), and is situated 10.0 miles south-south-east of San Mateo. The landscape here is a study in muted greens and earthy browns, a soft topography that seems to absorb sound, lending a quietude to the winding lanes and scattered residences. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of ancient trees, falls in luminous shafts, illuminating patches of fern and moss that cling to the shaded undergrowth. The very shape of the land, a series of gentle folds and shadowed hollows, suggests a history of patient erosion and slow growth, a natural sculpting that predates human settlement. This particular corner of San Mateo County, Woodside, has long been a haven for those seeking a connection to nature while remaining close to the pulse of the Bay Area, its economy historically tied to the fertile lands that once sustained orchards and ranches, now often given over to expansive estates. The legacy of its agricultural past still whispers through the occasional remnants of old farmsteads and the enduring presence of mature olive and citrus trees. While the modern economy leans towards technology and finance, the deep-rooted character of Woodside, its commitment to preserving open space and a certain rural charm, remains a distinctive feature, a place where the quiet hum of progress is a gentle counterpoint to the rustling leaves and the distant call of a hawk.

About This Woodside Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Woodside, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Woodside and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Woodside includes the ZIP code (94062), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Sequoia Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Woodside is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.