Discover Woodside
4 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Alice's Restaurant
A legendary gathering spot for automotive enthusiasts in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The rustic architecture and surrounding redwood forest provide a unique setting for photographing high-end sports cars and vintage motorcycles.
Woodside Night Sky
Located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this area offers darker skies than the surrounding urban centers, providing a great vantage point for capturing the moon and stars over silhouetted treelines.
Woodside Store Park
Small rural park anchored by a historic country store, oak-studded lawns and a meandering creek — ideal for intimate landscape and heritage shots. Best at golden hour or spring bloom; foggy mornings add mood. Easy access off Tripp Rd with a small parking area; free entry. Weekday mornings are quiet. No special permits for casual photography; respect private property and picnic areas.
Teague Hill Open Space Preserve
Teague Hill Open Space Preserve offers rolling grasslands, oak groves and panoramic bay/peninsula views—ideal for wide landscapes, layered hills and seasonal wildflowers. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and long shadows; late winter/ spring for blooms. Small parking area on Summit Springs Rd; short hikes on well-marked trails. No entry fee; moderately easy access but bring water and be prepared for wind. Quiet preserve with birdlife and sweeping vistas—great for intimate nature and