Pulgas Water Temple, Highway 280
Along beautiful Highway 280 near Redwood City is a gorgeous stop you can make, especially in summer when the lavender is blooming: Pulgas Water Temple! Here the water district has created a classical temple surrounded by lavender beds, with a pool lined with Italian cypress trees. The creation is in order to celebrate and showcase the work of the water district, and how they brought water from far away, via the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct in 1932, to serve the town! It is a delight to walk the grounds, taking in the symmetry of the pool, trees, and temple. Photographers come here to take photos shoots of people, and it is a popular selfie spot! Entrance is free, so you can't go wrong! Open weekdays only, 9-5.
Another pretty spot, 5 minutes south, is Filoli Gardens- this one has an admission fee. I plan to visit it soon!
The trees match with the Beaux Arts decorations around the top of the temple.
Lavender, temple, and blue sky!
Lavender beds near the stairs of the temple.
The beautiful temple. On the top it says "I give waters in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to my people," Isaiah 43:20.
The colors! Lavender, aquamarine, green, and light blue!
The wonderful colors of the Pulgas Water Temple on a sunny day.
Lavendar with aquamarine water behind.
The round masonry ring at the top of the temple.
View of the pool with lavender beds in front.
Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct information on a plaque.
Maple tree in the parking lot.
The temple, reflecting in the pool.
Shows of the Italian cypress trees, in neat rows.
Posing for photos in the lavender. This makes for stressed-out smiles, because there are bees!
Mist between the mountains on Highway 280.
The blue lake of Crystal Springs Reservoir, as seen from the road.
Pulgas Water Temple is located at 56 Canada Rd, Redwood City, along Highway 280.
Open weekdays only, 9-5.
Last Updated: Sun, 27 Jul 2025 16:09:50 GMT
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