Menlo Park, CA

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in 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

4.5/5(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
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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
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 Stanford Shopping Center and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

West Menlo Park
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The Willows

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

The Willows
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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
A tranquil lake to take a break.

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
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard South San Francisco CA
The price is SAR 343 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
SAR 343
SAR 405 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,691 reviews)
Everything was perfect

Reviewed on 7 December 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 out of 5
68 Monarch Bay Dr San Leandro CA
Book a stay at this golf hotel in San Leandro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,263 reviews)
Clean room but had to run the shower for 20 minutes before it got hot enough for a shower.

Reviewed on 2 December 2025

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 454 per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
SAR 454
SAR 511 total
2 Jan - 3 January 2026
includes taxes & 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! (4,744 reviews)
Yes shuttle service excellent Hotel very good staff was excellent

Reviewed on 6 December 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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 WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Allied Arts Guild are ...
8/10 Very Good! (20 reviews)
Great room and amenities. Staff was fantastic. They were very friendly and accommodating. Property is amazing. Would definitely book again.

Reviewed on 26 November 2025

Mint House – Menlo Park
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 10 November 2024

Global Luxury Suites in Menlo Park
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 23 November 2025

W. Menlo Luxurious executive mansion over 4000sqft
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