Top 10 must visit on the SF Peninsula. A beautiful tribute to the area from the water district and the City of SF. The area is a testimony to the beauty of our creator. This Temple design is a photographers dream. I love the outdoor educational panels of the protective natural plants and animals. The pool as a prelude to the temple is such a great design. Be careful and watchful for all the bicyclists on Canada Rd.

Eddie ValadezMar 24, 2018

A hidden gem of the bay area. Not very many people outside the immediate radius know about this place. The area is well kept. Great for pictures ! Not a place for long distance hiking for it is only the main temple and a plot of grass. Be sure to bring a water bottal to fill up for the tap ! Closes promptly at 4:30pm and be careful as many people miss the entrance because it's hidden by the bushes.

andrew acevedoMar 13, 2018

This is an incredible little place when I showed up they had photographers taking pictures of models on the actual columns that were there it was kind of strange so I never got to walk right up to the columns but I may go back because this is a very beautiful spot some people are having lunch at one end of the pool it's not a pool that you can swim in or at least they don't want you to I almost slipped and fell in it's only a couple of feet deep! Thank God this is a very difficult spot to find if you're not looking at a map on Google because it's not really advertised at Large but they have a nice parking lot they have some porta potties that were clean and it would be a good spot if you lived in the city to go unwind I don't live in the city I live in the Santa Cruz mountains but I love cruising around and checking out spots I've never been to in all the years I've been here.

will westFeb 18, 2018

Photogenic location, but otherwise there isn't much else to see or do here. Great photo opp spot though!

Audrey KimMar 30, 2018

Its a random water temple in San Mateo that many people do not know about but if you get a chance to check it out do so. They are only open early hours and I think only on weekdays so it is a challange to go at times. We had some friends get married here awhile back and even though it was raining it made for a perfect backdrop. Its not a long visit but if you plan to bring a lunch for a picnic and its a nice day you can kick back on the massive lawn behind the water temple.

Robert ShopshearFeb 13, 2018

This is an incredible little place when I showed up they had photographers taking pictures of models on the actual columns that were there it was kind of strange so I never got to walk right up to the columns but I may go back because this is a very beautiful spot some people are having lunch at one end of the pool it's not a pool that you can swim in or at least they don't want you to I almost slipped and fell in it's only a couple of feet deep! This is a very difficult spot to find if you're not looking at a map on Google because it's not really advertised at all, but there is a nice parking lot, they have some porta potties that were clean and it would be a good spot if you lived in the city to go unwind I don't live in the city I live in the Santa Cruz mountains but I love cruising around and checking out spots I've never been to in all the years I've been here. The sign says you can only Park here for 20 minutes but I've been back here several times now and nobody ever checks that I've seen but the sign does say 20 minutes only.

will westApr 11, 2018

Nice place to take a break on Sunday when Cañada road closed to motorized vehicle. There is a portable restroom and drinking water.

Ricardo JaminApr 10, 2018

Very cool area, but limited in activities to do other than the actual water temple. It is a very nice area to have a picnic, but limited on shade on a sunny day. Only open on weekdays, so make sure to check the schedule. Also, if in the area can also check out Filoli right down the street. Entry to the temple is free, but parking is limited.

John MillsJun 29, 2018

Staycation: beautiful surroundings in Redwood City and Woodside Area. On Sunday’s, Canada Road is closed to automobiles and open to avid walkers, cycling and rollerblading. The Pulgas Water Temple is a beautiful place to relax, picnic and take selfies!

Ana Lucia NovakJun 27, 2018

This place never disappoints for a quick stop when in the area. Just as beautiful as my partner remembers from when he was just a kid and came here with his family. Parking is for only a half hour, so bust out the camera, take some pics, fill a water bottle or two and be on your way.

Michael Gannetta JrJul 14, 2018

This is a very unique park like none other in the bay area. The structure gives it a special, almost religious felling. It does not take very long to visit and is only open weekdays, so recommend checking it out as part of a trip up or down the 280.

Aaron SmithJul 26, 2018

Top 10 must visit on the SF Peninsula. A beautiful tribute to the area from the water district and the City of SF. The area is a testimony to the beauty of our creator. This Temple design is a photographers dream. I love the outdoor educational panels of the protective natural plants and animals. The pool as a prelude to the temple is such a great design. Be careful and watchful for all the bicyclists on Canada Rd.

Eddie ValadezMar 24, 2018

A hidden gem of the bay area. Not very many people outside the immediate radius know about this place. The area is well kept. Great for pictures ! Not a place for long distance hiking for it is only the main temple and a plot of grass. Be sure to bring a water bottal to fill up for the tap ! Closes promptly at 4:30pm and be careful as many people miss the entrance because it's hidden by the bushes.

andrew acevedoMar 13, 2018

This is an incredible little place when I showed up they had photographers taking pictures of models on the actual columns that were there it was kind of strange so I never got to walk right up to the columns but I may go back because this is a very beautiful spot some people are having lunch at one end of the pool it's not a pool that you can swim in or at least they don't want you to I almost slipped and fell in it's only a couple of feet deep! Thank God this is a very difficult spot to find if you're not looking at a map on Google because it's not really advertised at Large but they have a nice parking lot they have some porta potties that were clean and it would be a good spot if you lived in the city to go unwind I don't live in the city I live in the Santa Cruz mountains but I love cruising around and checking out spots I've never been to in all the years I've been here.

will westFeb 18, 2018

Photogenic location, but otherwise there isn't much else to see or do here. Great photo opp spot though!

Audrey KimMar 30, 2018

Its a random water temple in San Mateo that many people do not know about but if you get a chance to check it out do so. They are only open early hours and I think only on weekdays so it is a challange to go at times. We had some friends get married here awhile back and even though it was raining it made for a perfect backdrop. Its not a long visit but if you plan to bring a lunch for a picnic and its a nice day you can kick back on the massive lawn behind the water temple.

Robert ShopshearFeb 13, 2018

This is an incredible little place when I showed up they had photographers taking pictures of models on the actual columns that were there it was kind of strange so I never got to walk right up to the columns but I may go back because this is a very beautiful spot some people are having lunch at one end of the pool it's not a pool that you can swim in or at least they don't want you to I almost slipped and fell in it's only a couple of feet deep! This is a very difficult spot to find if you're not looking at a map on Google because it's not really advertised at all, but there is a nice parking lot, they have some porta potties that were clean and it would be a good spot if you lived in the city to go unwind I don't live in the city I live in the Santa Cruz mountains but I love cruising around and checking out spots I've never been to in all the years I've been here. The sign says you can only Park here for 20 minutes but I've been back here several times now and nobody ever checks that I've seen but the sign does say 20 minutes only.

will westApr 11, 2018

Nice place to take a break on Sunday when Cañada road closed to motorized vehicle. There is a portable restroom and drinking water.

Ricardo JaminApr 10, 2018

Very cool area, but limited in activities to do other than the actual water temple. It is a very nice area to have a picnic, but limited on shade on a sunny day. Only open on weekdays, so make sure to check the schedule. Also, if in the area can also check out Filoli right down the street. Entry to the temple is free, but parking is limited.

John MillsJun 29, 2018

Staycation: beautiful surroundings in Redwood City and Woodside Area. On Sunday’s, Canada Road is closed to automobiles and open to avid walkers, cycling and rollerblading. The Pulgas Water Temple is a beautiful place to relax, picnic and take selfies!

Ana Lucia NovakJun 27, 2018

This place never disappoints for a quick stop when in the area. Just as beautiful as my partner remembers from when he was just a kid and came here with his family. Parking is for only a half hour, so bust out the camera, take some pics, fill a water bottle or two and be on your way.

Michael Gannetta JrJul 14, 2018

This is a very unique park like none other in the bay area. The structure gives it a special, almost religious felling. It does not take very long to visit and is only open weekdays, so recommend checking it out as part of a trip up or down the 280.

Aaron SmithJul 26, 2018