Woodside
Silicon Valley's most exclusive rural retreat — equestrian estates, redwoods, and ultimate privacy.
About the Neighborhood
Living in Woodside
Woodside is Silicon Valley's most exclusive and private residential community — a rural enclave of sprawling estates, equestrian properties, and redwood forests that has long been the preferred address of tech billionaires, venture capitalists, and Silicon Valley's most prominent figures. The town has strict zoning that preserves its rural character, with minimum lot sizes that ensure privacy and open space. Homes here are extraordinary — from historic ranches and equestrian estates to contemporary architectural masterpieces — and prices reflect the community's unmatched combination of privacy, prestige, and natural beauty.
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The Woodside Experience
Woodside's lifestyle is defined by privacy, nature, and equestrian culture. The town has an extensive network of horse trails that wind through redwood forests and open hillsides. Huddart County Park and Wunderlich County Park offer world-class hiking and equestrian facilities. The Woodside Village is a charming gathering place with a beloved local store, a post office, and a few select restaurants. Residents enjoy the ultimate in Silicon Valley living — extraordinary natural beauty, complete privacy, and proximity to Stanford, Sand Hill Road, and the Peninsula's finest schools and amenities.
Top-Rated Schools
Woodside Elementary
GreatSchools Rating: 9/10
Corte Madera School
GreatSchools Rating: 9/10
Woodside High School
GreatSchools Rating: 8/10
The Nueva School
Top-ranked gifted education school
Crystal Springs Uplands
Highly regarded independent school
Sacred Heart Schools
Top-ranked Catholic independent school
Top Restaurants & Dining
The Village Pub
Michelin-starred dining in a warm, sophisticated pub setting — a Woodside landmark.
Buck's of Woodside
Legendary Silicon Valley power breakfast spot where deals have been made for decades.
Alice's Restaurant
Iconic motorcycle destination at the top of Skyline Blvd — a Bay Area institution.
Baumé
Two Michelin-starred French cuisine in nearby Palo Alto.
Evvia Estiatorio
Acclaimed Greek cuisine on Palo Alto's Emerson Street.
Madera
Rosewood Sand Hill's acclaimed restaurant with stunning vineyard views.
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