Menlo Park Travel Guide

Tourist 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
Aerial of Vivid Pink Salt Evaporation Ponds in SF Bay Marshland
Multi Colored Water in Ponds and Stream in Salt Marsh in SF Bay Aerial
Beautiful color and scenery at this park. Great for some cardio activity, too!

Where to stay in Menlo Park

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

West Menlo Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in West Menlo Park and surrounding area, you can visit SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Allied Arts Guild.

West Menlo Park
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(1 area review)

Though Downtown Menlo Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Allied Arts Guild and Stanford Shopping Center.

Downtown Menlo Park
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Linfield Oaks

If you're spending some time in Linfield Oaks, United States Geological Survey and Sunset Headquarters and Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

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

Allied Arts

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
Long footbridge over marina in Clearlake in California

The Willows

Though The Willows may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sunset Headquarters and Gardens and Palo Alto Art Center.

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

Sharon Heights

While Sharon Heights isn't home to many top sights, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Horse Park at Woodside are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sharon Heights
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
The price is ₹13,179 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
₹13,179
₹14,860 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,860 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
835 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is ₹9,114 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
₹9,114
₹10,362 total
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,481 reviews)
Always enjoy staying here. The front desk agents are so wonderful.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 out of 5
485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA
The price is ₹7,799 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
₹7,799
₹8,809 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,677 reviews)
It’s located close to the highway. For the price I was prepared to be disappointed but it met our basic needs & we were happy. The

Reviewed on 7 Mar 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.
Mint House – Menlo Park

Mint House – Menlo Park

4 out of 5
550 Oak Grove Ave Menlo Park CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Menlo Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Allied Arts Guild are ...
7.8/10 Good! (22 reviews)
Kasa (the facility) cancelled 2min prior to check-in by Kasa. This after I had completed all pre-check activities. Prior

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Mint House – Menlo Park
Coral Reef Inn & Suites

Coral Reef Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
400 Park St Alameda CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,925 reviews)
The carpet is dirty, and the drapes are horrible. Also, there seem to be a lot of homeless people in the hotel.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays

2 out of 5
295 SNOW CREST RD. Los Gatos CA
Stay at this cabin in Los Gatos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Castle Rock State Park and Castle Rock Falls are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Lovely cabin in a beautiful location

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
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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Fine fo business but not much else to do or see

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