Pulgas Water Temple

Category: Monument

Address: 56 Cañada Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA

Phone: +16508725900

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4PM

Monday: 9AM–4PM

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

KC Young

Aug 9, 2022

Canada Road is closed on weekends so you need to plan how to get there. 1) there is a bike parking lot two miles north, get there early for a spot, then walk along Canada Road or hike along the trail 2) ride share or get dropped off at the south entrance one mile south of the gates to the Filoli gardens, then walk along Canada Road. If you arrive before 10/11, then you will avoid most of the crowds. Follow the gravel path after the double gates and pass the drinking fountain to get to the simple yet beautiful temple. South of the rectangular pool surrounded by cypress trees is a circular concrete stage. North is a tholos dome, circular Greek temple with a well at the center (gated so no one can jump/fall in). Perfect place for photos, with friends or for engagements! I recommend using portrait mode and stand a little closer than you think.

Michele Ryba

Aug 3, 2022

Shocked at how many times I visited neighboring Filoli Gardens and didn't know this was right here Does have limited hours 9-4 M-S, but the parking lot is closed on the weekends. They also suggest you call in advance of your visit as they do book weddings and events and they can let you know the day of if anything is scheduled Gorgeous green lawns, the pool was very low on my visit but you are not allowed in it regardless. The lavender is in bloom and smells amazing right now! Saw families bringing picnics. Will go back now that I know

Subhankar Das

Jun 21, 2022

Lovely place, architecture looks so roman ! Great place to spend 30/40 mins. Small nifty parking open only on weekday, pedestrian access on weekends

Julie Taeko

Nov 5, 2021

The absolute best place for a wedding photo shoot! We did a very beautiful one here with a fantastic photographer and videographer on the day of our wedding. It was hands-down the best place to have a wedding photo shoot with the bridal party and just the couple. Not only is it free, but it’s absolutely stunning and gorgeous. You just have to organize rides, as there is no parking currently due to Covid. It might change soon now that everyone is vaccinated, but currently it’s still closed for parking only. You can walk in and it’s 100% fine.

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Questions & Answers

Why in the heck would this be open only on weekdays?

Blake Watkins | Aug 26, 2020
Redwood Coast | Aug 26, 2020

Someone from the water department has to open and close it, and they don’t work weekends.

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Can you bring a picnic and eat on the grass?

Denise Magee | Aug 27, 2019
David Hauser | Aug 27, 2019

Yes just clean up after

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Are horses allowed for photoshoots?

Caren Perez | Mar 29, 2022
N 64 | Mar 29, 2022

No cars are allowed to drive in on Sundays, maybe another day it will be ok unsure about the other days there is a ranger at the head of the road every Sunday they will be the best person to ask hope that helps .

Can you walk around after they close at 4pm? Or is it gated?

Marcela Sena | Aug 27, 2019
David Hauser | Aug 27, 2019

The area including Parking is Gated, and they take 4pm seriously. You can see the temple from the street

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how much does it cost for a wedding there?

Pat Estelita | Aug 27, 2018
zack Monroe | Aug 27, 2018

Better consult a wedding planner for that

Do they allow events (holiday work party)

Brittany Barkey | Oct 30, 2021
John Sanders | Oct 30, 2021

Yep. Weddings occur almost every weekend

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Do they allow photographers to take portraits inside?

Blia Thao | Aug 26, 2021
Aaron Green | Aug 26, 2021

Yes. Take all the pictures you want. Lots of people were taking pictures. But there isn’t really much of an inside. It’s mostly outside.

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Is there a restroom?

Rosanna Embury | Aug 26, 2021
drumcorps0junkie | Aug 26, 2021

I didn't see any.

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How much do you pay to enter

Yanci Vides | Aug 26, 2021
Liam Willey | May 28, 2022

Are dogs permitted on leash?

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Can you swim in it?

Mike Ybarra | Aug 26, 2020
Marton Toth | Aug 26, 2020

The back used to be open (but prohibited) now it is fenced up.

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What does the placard inside the Temple dome say? I for the life of me don't remember, and the picture I have cuts the words off. Help?

Kirsten Ann | Aug 26, 2020
Travis Geis | Aug 26, 2020

"I give waters in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people." (Isaiah: 43:20)

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How much does it cost to visit?

Amy | Aug 26, 2020
Waleed | Aug 26, 2020

Free

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Does it really close on weekends?

Wen Chuang | Aug 26, 2020
Nima Slone | Aug 26, 2020

My friend and I hiked there on a Sunday in August but the gates were closed. We could see it through the fence at least.

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