Historical Sites in Peninsula

Filoli is an historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and one of the finest remaining country estates of the early 20th century. The house is an interpretive museum exhibit for an extensive collection of 17th and 18th century English antiques. Special rooms of interest include the Butlers Pantry and Kitchen with the walk-in safe, the wood paneled library and the 1925 Ernest Peixotto paintings in the Ballroom. One can also tour the gardens which contain a huge and diverse collection of plants. Admission to Filoli includes all-day access to the House and Garden, plus any guided tour or nature hike (see schedule for tour times). There is a cafe located on site.

This historic estate and stables were designed in 1904 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  It is located within Wunderlich County Park.  There is one mile paved loop trail that passes by the renovated stables, carriage house, blacksmith barn, dairy house, and stone walls.  Horses are boarded at these stables.  There is a medium sized dirt parking lot with nearby large portable toilet and water fountain. 

Housed in the old San Mateo County Courthouse, the History Museum hosts exhibits detailing the history and development of San Mateo county, tours of the old courthouse and other historic sites, lectures, discussions interactive kiosks, video cameras, microphones, and learning-lab gadgets.

The Woodside Store is an historical site specifically, State Registered Landmark No. 93 and National Register Landmark.  Built in 1854, it is a fully restored wooden structure once as a general store, post office, and dental office during the prime of logging industry in Woodside. It is now a museum that displays 1800 period goods that a wagon maker, lumberman, or blacksmith would purchase and other artifacts.  The store has water and restroom facilities.  There is a small parking lot as well as street parking.