6/25/10- Welcome BBQ: directions & accomodations around Woodside

Our welcome BBQ will be taking place on June 25th from 4-9pm.  The BBQ is informal and casual, feel free to drop by any time during the party.  We will be serving BBQ, wine, and beer poolside.  Please don't forget your bathing suit and towel!  It does sometimes get cool in the evening so please bring along an extra layer.  Parking is somewhat limited so if it is convenient to carpool please do so.


Directions:  If you are you driving from Half Moon Bay, please disregard directions on mapquest, etc. The backroads are very mountainous and windy. Instead, we advise you to follow the directions below.

137 Moore road is located right off 280, which is a major highway running down the peninsula.

From Half Moon Bay:
Take Highway 1 North to 92 East to 280 North and follow the directions from North on 280 (below). Do not use mapquest, etc, as this will take you over windy backroads.

From the North on 280:
Take Woodside Road exit (AKA 84).  Off the highway take a Left, heading down the hill.  Pass under 280 and then take your first right onto Moore Rd.  Moore Rd. is a steep hill, we are the first right off Moore Rd.  There will be signs at the end of the road marking 137.

From the South 280:
Take Woodside Road exit (AKA 84), and take a right onto Woodside Rd.  Take your first right onto Moore Rd.  Moore Rd. is a steep hill, we are the first right off Moore Rd.  There will be signs at the end of the road marking 137.

From 101:
It is also possible to get to 137 Moore Rd from 101.  You also take the Woodside Rd (84) exit and head West.  Stay on Woodside road, following any signs for 280.  Woodside Rd connects 101 to 280.  Cross Alameda de Las Pulgas Road, and continue straight. As you go uphill you will see a blinking light alerting for the upcoming street light.  At this point there is a left turning lane, which is for Moore Rd. Take a left onto Moore Rd.  Moore Rd. is a steep hill, we are the first right.  There will be signs at the end of the road marking 137.

We will have a person helping cars to park, and will direct you to the pool.  If you have any questions please feel free to post below or email us.


Alternative Lodging Closer to Woodside for Friday Night:
If you would The closest places to stay over night are in Redwood City, Menlo Park, or Palo Alto.  These are all within 5-8 miles of Woodside (10-15 minutes).  If you are already staying in Half Moon Bay, that is fine too, although it is about a 20 minute drive from Woodside. If you are driving from Half Moon Bay to Woodside, please see directions above and do not follow mapquest.

Holiday Inn Express in Redwood City
http://www.hiexstanford.com/

Red Cottage Inn in Menlo Park
http://www.redcottageinn.com/

Menlo Park Inn
http://www.menloparkinn.com/

Palo Alto- right near Stanford
http://www.gardencourt.com/

Stanford/Menlo Park/Palo Alto
http://www.stanfordparkhotel.com/