Menlo Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in San Mateo County, California, United States
About Menlo Park
Menlo Park is relatively small (36,000 residents)19sqmi (49km), nestled between the San Francisco Bay (andUS 101) in the north, and the Pacific Coast Mountain Range (andI-280) in the south. The town is divided in half by El Camino Real (CA 82), the Caltrain railway and the downtown commercial center. The academic and business hubs of Stanford andPalo Altoare to the east, whileEast Palo Altoand Redwood City are to the north and east. To the west, Menlo Park it is bordered by the estates of Woodside and Atherton. Leafy, suburban and with a mild year-round climate, Menlo Park is often considered to be one of the most pleasant towns on the San Francisco Peninsula. Northern portions of Menlo Park, north of US 101 tend to offer fewer attractions to visitors. In the south, Sand Hill Road is home
Top Attractions in Menlo Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Menlo Park:
- ★Allied Arts Guild
- ★Camp Fremont Park
- ★Downtown Menlo Park
- ★Hike Bedwell Bayfront Park
- ★Historic Railroad Station
- ★Menlo Park Farmers Market
- ★Meta Headquarters
- ★Ride a Bike
Where to Eat in Menlo Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amici's East Coast Pizzeria
- 🍴Back A Yard Caribbean Grill
- 🍴Bagel Street Cafe
- 🍴Bistro Vida
- 🍴Cafe Borrone
- 🍴Camper
Where to Stay in Menlo Park
- 🏨Best Western Plus Riviera
- 🏨Menlo Park Inn
- 🏨Park James Hotel
- 🏨Red Cottage Inn & Suites
- 🏨Rosewood Sand Hill
- 🏨Stanford Park Hotel
Menlo Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: