Pulgas Water Temple
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Ward D
Satellite Beach, FL2,651 contributions
Feb 2020
This location is fairly easy to find. It has a pretty small parking lot for about 20-30 cars. There is a short walkway from the parking lot to the field, pool and “temple”. There is a large open field with a shallow reflecting pool lined by trees. At one end is a short wide pedestal to look down the pool and to the large structure at the other end. The large structure was built to commemorate where the waters lead down into the San Francisco and Bay area. It is a very neat hidden gem of a park for the area. Very Peaceful.
Written March 13, 2020
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Cynthia F
Fair Lawn, NJ2,303 contributions
Nov 2021
Loved the peaceful atmosphere and picturesque temple, trees and pool of water at this FREE attraction.
Short walk on a paved path from the parking lot. Signs say 30 minutes maximum, since the lot is fairly small and they want to give others a chance to see the attraction.
Great photo op.
Short walk on a paved path from the parking lot. Signs say 30 minutes maximum, since the lot is fairly small and they want to give others a chance to see the attraction.
Great photo op.
Written November 5, 2021
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justinski11
Queenstown, New Zealand18 contributions
Jul 2020 • Friends
Lovely place to picnic or hangout for a while. But beware of no parking during pandemic. The parking lot has been closed during pandemic and there is absolutely no parking along Canada Road. Overweight community service officers will give you parking tickets for parking along the shoulder. Otherwise, it's a beautiful, undervalued spot of San Mateo county.
Written July 18, 2020
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Wynn R
Morgan Hill, CA1,914 contributions
Jul 2019
I got married to my first wife here (full military wedding) and I still like to visit when I'm on my way up to SF. The photo says it all a large reflecting pool (kept clean), and the water temple. There is a similar but larger structure in Sunol
Written June 24, 2020
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Fritzikay
Redwood City, CA126 contributions
Jun 2013 • Solo
If you are interested in California history, you might want to visit the Pulgas Water Temple. The structure commemorates the completion of the water transport project (Hetch-Hetchy Dam) that delivered water from the Sierra Mountains to San Mateo county. It is one of only three water temples in the USA and is in the Greek style. The temple is off a country road just west of Highway 280. It's a lovely, unspoiled area near Filoli Estates, a historic property well worth a visit. There are several lunch options in the nearby town of Woodside: Buck's, The Woodside Bakery and an upscale grocery store are all less than 10 minutes south.
Written July 29, 2013
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joseLuis_a_d
Austin, TX185 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
I stopped to rest in the road .and was surprised by this Pulgas Temple .it is a quiet place wher you can relax and walk around the estructure and gardens.......nice play in the road.
Written December 26, 2013
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Jonathan C.
La Jolla, California, USA392 contributions
Dec 2019
A beautiful, peaceful walk through part of the Hetch Hetchy system. A serene place — I enjoy coming by to reflect on life and my values and priorities going forward.
Written February 7, 2020
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Bart C
Foster City, CA490 contributions
Mar 2018 • Friends
It's not a big area. Location is very scenic as are the gardens and the water temple structure itself. There's history here, but you have to figure that out for yourself. The temple is the place where all that water arrives from way up in Hetch Hetchy near Yosemite, and then empties into the Crystal Springs Reservoir to water SF and the Peninsula. Lots of lovey tree specimens. Catch is that there's nothing else to do here for any length of time, unless you want to stretch out and relax, plus you cannot get into the parking lot on any weekend! Weekday treat at best, but worth a quick stop if you're heading down Canada Road.
Written July 9, 2018
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Mitch L
Redwood City, CA28 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
See how the 5 pipes that run the 200+ miles from the Hetch Hetchy Reservior feed the lower and upper Crystal Springs Reservoir to provide water for all of San Francisco and most of the peninsula down to Mountain View. Every local should visit this at least once.
Written August 17, 2015
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Ted Drake (he, him, his)
Palm Springs, CA100 contributions
Jun 2012 • Friends
This is one of those rare places that was built to simply be pretty. Unfortunately, it is rarely open due to the economics of the state. So don't be disappointed if the gate is locked.
Written May 29, 2013
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