Menlo Park, CA

Travel Guide

Aerial view of commercial and residential areas of Menlo Park, California toward Palo Alto along El Camino Real Road near Middle Avenue. Backdrop distant San Francisco Bay and mountains
Aerial view of commercial and residential areas of Menlo Park, California toward Palo Alto along El Camino Real Road near Middle Avenue. Backdrop distant San Francisco Bay and mountains
Beautiful color and scenery at this park. Great for some cardio activity, too!
A tranquil lake to take a break.
I've been having quiet meetings over drinks and finger food for years in the area and never found this place.  It's a little hidden gem.  Comfy chairs.  Fire.  Tapas.  A great manhattan or sangria.  Thumbs up.

Where to stay in Menlo Park

Long footbridge over marina in Clearlake in California

The Willows

Though The Willows might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Shopping Center.

The Willows
The Court of Abundance Garden and fountain at Allied Arts Guild, Menlo Park, California.

Allied Arts

4/5(6 area reviews)

While Allied Arts isn't home to many top sights, Stanford Shopping Center and Allied Arts Guild are some notable places to visit nearby.

Allied Arts
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Linfield Oaks

While visiting Linfield Oaks, you might make a stop by sights like United States Geological Survey and Sunset Headquarters and Gardens.

Linfield Oaks
Lovely French restaurant right on the main drag of Menlo Park.  The food was delicious, the service was great and they have nice tables outside (some sun  some shade) as well as a beautiful bar, an inside space

Downtown Menlo Park

4.5/5(28 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Menlo Park, Nak's Oriental Market and Music@Menlo are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Menlo Park
Far too many hours I've passed in the Dutch goose.  Deviled eggs, beer, and pool.

West Menlo Park

While West Menlo Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford Shopping Center.

West Menlo Park
Aerial view of Stanford; Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City and the San Francisco bay shoreline in the background, Silicon Valley, California

Sharon Heights

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sharon Heights and surrounding area, you can visit SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Horse Park at Woodside.

Sharon Heights
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$180 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
$202 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,822 reviews)
Very clean room with good view

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Millbrae CA
$152 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Feb 20 to Feb 21
$176 total
Feb 20 - Feb 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,976 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 out of 5
485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$96 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,580 reviews)
The room was spotless, plenty of towels, tissue and coffee. The person that checked us in was fast and efficient.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
W. Menlo Luxurious executive mansion over 4000sqft

W. Menlo Luxurious executive mansion over 4000sqft

Menlo Park CA
Stay at this vacation home in Menlo Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Allied Arts Guild and Rodin Sculpture ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
The Good: Spacious house with large rooms in a great location. Good communication with the host. Everything worked fine (appliances, bbq, hot water, TVs etc). Beds were comfortable and the house was clean. We appreciated the Keurig and regular coffee pot as well as the many snacks and treats left ...

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

W. Menlo Luxurious executive mansion over 4000sqft
Global Luxury Suites in Menlo Park

Global Luxury Suites in Menlo Park

4 out of 5
3639 Haven Avenue Menlo Park CA
Stay at this apartment in Menlo Park. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bedwell Bayfront Park and The Foundry ...
Property Manager provided the wrong building access code. We had to find somebody at the Management office for the correct code. Other than that, everything else was perfect.

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2024

Global Luxury Suites in Menlo Park
Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley

Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley

Menlo Park CA
Stay at this vacation home in Menlo Park. Enjoy a garden, housekeeping, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Allied Arts Guild and Rodin Sculpture Garden ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Very nice couple. Great neighborhood. Property was very clean.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

Modern Guesthouse Retreat in the Heart of Silicon Valley
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Menlo Park

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
68
5 - Excellent 45%
4 - Good
68
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
2
1 - Terrible 1%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Didn’t spend any time there

5/5 - Excellent

Nancy

Perfect place to stay when coming to work for local tech companies.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Closeness to Stanford Hospital.

4/5 - Good

Rey

I enjoyed the Nia. The The food was OK not great. It was very busy when we checked in and our room was delayed about an hour. Staff gave us food vouchers which was a nice gesture.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Pretty but expensive

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Menlo park is a safe and nice place

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