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Stanford University

6.6

4.8/5

590 reviews

Stanford University is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States. This vast campus is not only a place for learning and research but also a popular visitor destination in the San Francisco Bay Area due to its beautiful architectural environment and rich cultural atmosphere. Upon entering the campus, a representative view is the area along Palm Drive leading to the main courtyard. The straight, extending Palm Drive is lined with trees on both sides, leading visitors toward the campus's classic architectural complex. The main courtyard is designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, with beige sandstone buildings paired with red-tiled roofs, creating a warm and elegant visual effect. In addition to the architectural views, the campus also features large lawns, tree-lined paths, and open spaces. The campus layout is spacious and comfortable; as visitors stroll through it, they can feel the unique atmosphere where the academic environment and natural surroundings blend together.

Stanford · 7.4 km from Woodside

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No. 14 of Best Things to Do in San Francisco Bay Area

Filoli Historic House & Garden

6.2

4.9/5

23 reviews

From 1915 to 1917, William Bowers Bourn II and his wife, the owners of the "Empire Gold Mine", built Philoli Manor. It is a masterpiece designed by the talented American architect Willis Polk, which combines the English country garden with the native California landscape. Known as one of the "Top Ten Beautiful Gardens in North America", it covers an area of nearly 265 hectares and is a park with beautiful natural scenery. There is a Georgian Revival-style mansion in the garden, as well as multiple English Renaissance-style gardens with more than 150 different varieties of roses, an orchard covering an area of 2.8 hectares, and a 1.6-kilometer-long path. Many design elements in the manor were also influenced by Chinese gardens. For example, there is a winding artificial stream in the garden, which is similar to the streams in Chinese gardens; many traditional Chinese flowers and plants are also planted in the garden, such as peonies, bamboos, etc. Peony symbolizes wealth and good luck; bamboo is a symbol of perseverance.

San Mateo County · 6.7 km from Woodside

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No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Santa Clara County

Silicon Valley

6.9

4.6/5

154 reviews

Silicon Valley is located in Northern California, United States, south of the San Francisco Bay, and is situated in a valley known for the design and manufacturing of silicon chips. Visitors come here primarily to experience the atmosphere of global technological innovation by touring university campuses, the areas around tech company campuses, and unique visitor centers. The grounds are beautiful, blending a rich historical architectural style with red-tiled roofs, arched corridors, and exquisite decorations that showcase a unique architectural charm. As visitors stroll through the campus, they can feel the unique environment where academic atmosphere and the spirit of technological innovation intertwine. The campus features visitor experience areas, where cafes, merchandise shops, and colorful Android robot statues have become popular spots for visitors to take photos.

Mountain View · 18 km from Woodside

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Hoover Tower

4.1

4.8/5

49 reviews

The Hoover Tower is a landmark building at Stanford University and was built in memory of former US President Hoover. There are libraries, offices, and memorials in the tower, which can be visited. The observation deck at the top 14 floors overlooks the campus of Stanford University.

Stanford · 7.7 km from Woodside

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No. 1 of Best Things to Do in Silicon Valley

Googleplex

4.9

4.2/5

46 reviews

Google's headquarters, located in Mountain View, is its corporate campus, renowned for its innovative atmosphere and Silicon Valley spirit. Here you can see many Google high-tech products on display and even try them out yourself. There are also Android robots on campus that visitors can take photos with.

Mountain View · 14.9 km from Woodside

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Memorial Church

3.8

4.7/5

55 reviews

Stanford Memorial Church is located in Stanford University. It was built by Jane Stanford, one of the founders of the university, during the American Renaissance to commemorate her husband Leland Stanford, who co-founded Stanford University with her. The shape of the church was designed by the famous architect Charles A. Coolidge, so the church is known as "the jewel in the crown of Stanford University architecture". The interior of the church is very ornate, with large frescoes and stained glass windows.

Stanford · 7.4 km from Woodside

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No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Silicon Valley

Computer History Museum

4.4

4.7/5

17 reviews

The Computer History Museum is located in Mountain View, Silicon Valley. It is the largest and most complete computer history museum in the world. A variety of computer equipment is displayed in the exhibition hall, from the early abacus and some electronic tubes of the computer ENIAC to some equipment used in modern aerospace, etc., reflecting the development history of computers. There are many exhibits here that are donated by individuals, and you can see the red and white game consoles and Apple computers that swept the world in the 90s here.

Mountain View · 15.7 km from Woodside

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Meta Headquarters

3.6

5.0/5

15 reviews

Facebook is headquartered in Palo Alto, Silicon Valley. It covers an area of 1 million square feet and can accommodate 2,000 employees. Compared with the original site, it can be described as a complete change. The company has advanced supporting facilities, providing employees with an excellent office environment. However, due to various reasons, tourists are not allowed to enter. However, there is a large logo at the gate, which is a thumb up symbolizing Facebook's representative, and many people took pictures here.

Menlo Park · 11.2 km from Woodside

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No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay State Beach

4.6

4.7/5

33 reviews

Half Moon Bay State Beach stretches for four kilometers and is one of the most famous beaches in the area. The beach here can provide tourists with sunbathing, fishing, picnics, etc., everything is available, and horseback riding on the beach is also a novel experience. There is also a campsite specially set up for camping, where tourists can stay, which is very convenient.

Half Moon Bay · 18.4 km from Woodside

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Shoreline Amphitheatre

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Shoreline Amphitheatre is a theater where visitors can watch various performances, making it a great place for entertainment and relaxation.

Mountain View · 15.3 km from Woodside

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Filoli Historic House & Garden: Entry Ticket

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San Francisco Sonoma Plaza + Napa Valley Winery Tasting Day Tour Including Wine Tasting

5.0/5

· 4 reviews· 24 booked

Duration: 4.5 hrs

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FromTWD 5,106

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San Francisco 1-day tour [Golden Gate Bridge/Lombard Street/Fisherman's Wharf]

5.0/5

· 1 review

Duration: 6.4 hrs

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FromTWD 4,304

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San Francisco's Full city 1 Day Hop on Hop off Bus tour

3.4/5

· 133 reviews

Duration: 8 hrs

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Golden Gate Bridge Guided E-Bike Tour with Lunch at Local Hotspot

5.0/5

· 11 reviews

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BEST of Monterey Peninsula & Carmel-by-the-Sea Small Group Tour

Duration: 8.3 hrs

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FromTWD 3,873

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1-day tour of the 17-Mile Drive scenic route on the Monterey Peninsula from San Francisco [Lone Cypress/Pebble Beach]

Duration: 5.3 hrs

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FromTWD 3,973

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Muir Woods, Sausalito w/Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Day Tour from San Francisco

Duration: 3.1 hrs

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FromTWD 2,921

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Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco Dining Experience

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Exclusive Small Group Napa and Sonoma Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour from San Francisco

Duration: 4.1 hrs

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San Francisco State Bird Provisions trending restaurant reservation service

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FromTWD 268

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San Francisco round-trip Napa Valley and Sonoma famous winery wine tasting sightseeing 1-day tour (wine tasting fee included)

Duration: 7.1 hrs

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FromTWD 6,343

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1-day wine tasting tour to Napa Valley & Sonoma from San Francisco

Duration: 4 hrs

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FromTWD 6,010

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1-day tour to Sonoma plaza and Napa valley Beringer vineyards in San Francisco | Admission ticket not included

Duration: 8 hrs

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FromTWD 4,917

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San Francisco round-trip: Napa + Sonoma winery day tour (boutique small group *English-speaking group)

Duration: 6.6 hrs

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FromTWD 8,310

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Muir Woods & Sonoma wine country 1-day tour (departing from San Francisco)

Duration: 7.5 hrs

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FromTWD 7,649

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Featured Outdoor & sports in Woodside

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1-day tour of CA-1, 17 Mile Dr and Carmel Beach in San Francisco

Duration: 10 hrs

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FromTWD 4,917

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San Francisco Day Tour | Redwood Forest Steam Train, Santa Cruz Wharf & Rainbow Houses

Duration: 6.7 hrs

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FromTWD 3,344

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San Francisco coastline 1-day tour: Monterey + Carmel-by-the-Sea + 17 Mile Dr (join-in tour)

Duration: 8 hrs

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FromTWD 4,469

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Redwood Forest Steam Train and Santa Cruz Coast Day Tour

Duration: 6 hrs

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FromTWD 7,502

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From San Francisco: Classic Highway 1 Tour | Stanford, Carmel & Big Sur

5.0/5

· 1 review

Duration: 11.1 hrs

English

Free cancellation

FromTWD 4,917

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San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge + Filoli Historic House & Garden + Stanford University + Half Moon Bay State Beach 1-day tour

Duration: 9 hrs

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Free cancellation

FromTWD 4,917

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1-day tour to 17 Mile Dr, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Beach and Old Fisherman's Wharf in the US

Duration: 8 hrs

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FromTWD 4,917

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1-day tour to Monterey Peninsula in small group

Duration: 7.3 hrs

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FromTWD 4,699

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Featured Culture & history in Woodside

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Go City: San Francisco Explorer Pass (Discover over 30 top attractions | Aquarium of the Bay, The Walt Disney Family Museum & more)

5.0/5

· 2 reviews· 31 booked

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Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass (Discover over 20 top attractions | Aquarium of the Bay, California Academy of Sciences & more)

5.0/5

· 1 review

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San Francisco: Alcatraz Entry + Roundtrip Ferry + Audio Guide + Night Option

35 booked

Duration: 4 hrs

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FromTWD 3,111

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Alcatraz City Cruises: Official Alcatraz Island Admission Ticket + City Guide

5.0/5

· 1 review

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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA): Entry Ticket

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Big Bus San Francisco Hop-on Hop-off Bus (24 Hours) +Alcatraz Ticket

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San Francisco Explorer Pass (Custom Attraction Pass)

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What travelers say about Woodside

YoYo_1I8Q7O5O1 May 2026

5.0

Stanford University is like a giant park; my legs ached from walking around. I sat on a bench under Hoover Tower, basking in the sun, watching students wobble past on their bikes. The Memorial Church's wall was a riot of colors, pigeons hopping on the steps. Rows of palm trees rustled in the wind. I bought a hoodie in the bookstore; it was ridiculously expensive, but the material was surprisingly soft. By the time I came out, it was almost dark.

Stanford University

_TI***l06 April 2026

5.0

Filoli Garden House was absolutely a bang for a buck! It was so stunning with various kinds of flower during peak blooming season of springtime. Historic House was amazing as well with ethereal interior design, especially the gorgeous arts of floral arrangement in different vases.

Filoli Historic House & Garden

云石雨26 February 2023

5.0

Silicon Valley is the real source of innovation. You must come to see it when you come to California. Stanford University has beautiful scenery; Apple, Google, and many other high-tech companies; you can also visit the Computer Museum to see the birthplace of Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley

118***7421 August 2023

5.0

The Hoover Tower is inside Stanford University. When you go there to send a package, the staff will lead you to take the elevator to the top floor. You can overlook the entire campus. The scenery is pretty good. Many of the photos below were taken on top of the tower.

Hoover Tower

雨田30 August 2017

5.0

The colorful Google headquarters is located in Mountain View. An old classmate who works at Google enthusiastically took us inside to visit and introduced us. In the beautiful environment surrounded by bright sunshine and green trees, Google employees can be seen sitting on the ground at work, discussing problems in groups of three or two, or operating computers alone. It is rare to be able to engage in high-tech creative work in such a relaxing and comfortable environment!

Googleplex

chenweiwen27 April 2021

5.0

Stanford Memorial Church is located in the center of the Stanford University campus in California, USA. It was built by Jane Stanford, one of the founders of the university, during the American Renaissance to commemorate her husband Leland Stanford, who co-founded Stanford University with her. The exterior of the church was designed by the famous architect Charles A. Coolidge, and the church is therefore known as the "crown jewel of Stanford University's architecture." The church is also a place for weddings and memorial services. The church is only open to visitors for free during the day on weekdays. Today is the weekend and we can only take a look at the door. The church is small and exquisite, the light is a bit dark, there are exquisite murals on the walls, and the colorful glazed windows are very beautiful. It is said that the memorial service for Jobs was also held in this church.

Memorial Church

老周61050029 August 2017

5.0

When visiting the Computer Museum in Silicon Valley, the first thing I saw was the Chinese abacus from the 1960s, which supported hexadecimal, and then the familiar VAX11 machine. Bosch had the ABS anti-lock braking system in 1978, and Mercedes-Benz used it later. After the IEEE 802.11b standard was established, WiFi routers appeared in the United States in 2000. 2011 was truly the WiFi year in China, and the three major operators focused on the battle for WiFi. In that year, the WiFi usage rate of Chinese smartphone netizens was 14.8% [%].

Computer History Museum

Michaelhe8 June 2022

5.0

It's a fun place. The designer really has different tastes.

Meta Headquarters

泰迪小熊6 September 2024

5.0

Came here on September 25, 2017. There are many public beaches along Highway 1, and the Half Moon Bay area is probably the best. This is a long beach, stretching for 7 or 8 kilometers; the beach is flat and the sand is small, so the sand surface here is wide and flat. Coupled with the beautiful curve of Half Moon Bay, the whole beach is very photogenic. The only drawback is that there are few recreational facilities here, and naturally there are not many tourists. Therefore, this place is more suitable for strolling, daydreaming and sunbathing, and it is also good to take pictures of the scenery.

Half Moon Bay State Beach

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Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Woodside?

Don't miss these attractions in Woodside: Stanford University, Filoli Historic House & Garden, and Silicon Valley. If you like Day tours, try Filoli Historic House & Garden: Entry Ticket. If you enjoy Food & drink, try Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco Dining Experience.

What are the must-try foods and restaurants in Woodside?

You can give Hard Rock Cafe San Francisco Dining Experience and Exclusive Small Group Napa and Sonoma Wine Tasting and Sightseeing Tour from San Francisco a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Woodside?

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Filoli Historic House & Garden: Entry Ticket, San Francisco Sonoma Plaza + Napa Valley Winery Tasting Day Tour Including Wine Tasting, and San Francisco 1-day tour [Golden Gate Bridge/Lombard Street/Fisherman's Wharf]. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Woodside?

As of 10 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Woodside is around TWD 1,285 – TWD 5,106. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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Things to do in Woodside

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Top 10 attractions in Woodside

Stanford University

Filoli Historic House & Garden

Silicon Valley

Hoover Tower

Googleplex

Memorial Church

Computer History Museum

Meta Headquarters

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Shoreline Amphitheatre

Experiences you can't miss in Woodside

Featured Day tours in Woodside

Featured Food & drink in Woodside

Featured Outdoor & sports in Woodside

Featured Culture & history in Woodside

Free things to do in Woodside

Stanford University

Silicon Valley

Googleplex

Memorial Church

Meta Headquarters

Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

The Stanford Oval

Fisherman's Wharf

Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve

What travelers say about Woodside

Stanford University

Filoli Historic House & Garden

Silicon Valley

Hoover Tower

Googleplex

Memorial Church

Computer History Museum

Meta Headquarters

Half Moon Bay State Beach

Popular cities near Woodside

San Francisco

Sacramento

Davis

Berkeley

Lake Tahoe

Monterey County

San Jose

Yosemite National Park

Frequently asked questions

What are the must-do things in Woodside?

What are the must-try foods and restaurants in Woodside?

What are the recommended tours and excursions in Woodside?

What's the typical cost of day tours and activities in Woodside?

How can I contact Trip.com customer support?

Can I change or cancel my booking?

How can I get discounted prices?