Guidebook for Menlo Park
Arts & Culture
The Stanford Theatre
221 University AveVintage Films in a unique historic theatre
In the heart to another great, downtown full of entertainment, restaurants and is easily accessible by Train or Uber.
See
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Fox Theatre
2215 BroadwayIn the heart to another great, downtown full of entertainment, restaurants and is easily accessible by Train or Uber.
See
Charming museum of local history. Stop in if you are into history or are scouting Redwood City.
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San Mateo County History Museum
2200 BroadwayCharming museum of local history. Stop in if you are into history or are scouting Redwood City.
Sightseeing
This early 1900's Mansion with 16 acres of gardens surrounded by over 600 acres of estate. Enjoy lunch, tours and the garden shop. You will be transported to a bygone era.
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Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdThis early 1900's Mansion with 16 acres of gardens surrounded by over 600 acres of estate. Enjoy lunch, tours and the garden shop. You will be transported to a bygone era.
Hoover Tower
550 Jane Stanford WayTours offered of the Tower
Stanford University
450 Serra Mallcheck for various tours from academia to historical
Photo Opp at 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park (be prepared to wait)
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Meta Headquarters
1 Hacker WayPhoto Opp at 1 Hacker Way Menlo Park (be prepared to wait)
Getting Around
Caltrain: Transportation to San Francisco or San Jose
Caltrain.com
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Menlo Park station
1120 Merrill StCaltrain: Transportation to San Francisco or San Jose
Caltrain.com
Uber HQ
1455 Market StMenlo Velo Bicycles
433 El Camino RealRent a bike at MenloVeloBicycles.com they also have electric bikes
Markets/Grocery/Coffee
Walking distance from property. Many coffee and eateries in this area
All 3 Starbucks in Menlo Park have wifi
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Starbucks
2000 El Camino RealWalking distance from property. Many coffee and eateries in this area
All 3 Starbucks in Menlo Park have wifi
Specialty market with excellent deli, bakery, and gift store. In the heart of Menlo Park.
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Draeger's Market
222 E 4th AveSpecialty market with excellent deli, bakery, and gift store. In the heart of Menlo Park.
525 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 1.6 miles away. Comprehensive grocery with a pharmacy and bakery. Reasonable prices.
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Safeway
2811 Middlefield Rd525 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, 1.6 miles away. Comprehensive grocery with a pharmacy and bakery. Reasonable prices.
Peet's Coffee
899 Santa Cruz AveDowntown Menlo Park
Food Scene
Menlo Park - Al Fresco, great food and atmosphere. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
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Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino RealMenlo Park - Al Fresco, great food and atmosphere. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StBest food in Palo Alto if you can get a reservation
Galata Bistro Mediterranean Grill
827 Santa Cruz AveMenlo Park - great food, reasonable prices, eat-in/or pickup
Great pizza (+ by the slice), salads, & Boba Teas. Close by delivery by Uber Eats or Grub Hub. Not so much of a dine in location.
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Avanti Pizza Fresh Pasta
3536 Alameda de las PulgasGreat pizza (+ by the slice), salads, & Boba Teas. Close by delivery by Uber Eats or Grub Hub. Not so much of a dine in location.
Amazing French bakery!! But go before noon for a good selection. Charming patio out back.
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Mademoiselle Colette
816 Santa Cruz AveAmazing French bakery!! But go before noon for a good selection. Charming patio out back.
Take scenic hwy 84 out to Alice's for a burger. Sit on the patio and check out the different cars and motorcycles that pull up from Ferraris to Harleys.
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Alice's Restaurant
17288 Skyline BlvdTake scenic hwy 84 out to Alice's for a burger. Sit on the patio and check out the different cars and motorcycles that pull up from Ferraris to Harleys.
My favorite - always reliably great food, cocktails and service with a French flare. Breakfast on weekends. Not a scene.
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Bistro Vida
641 Santa Cruz AveMy favorite - always reliably great food, cocktails and service with a French flare. Breakfast on weekends. Not a scene.
Camper
898 Santa Cruz AveUpscale Steak House with Happy Hour 4-6pm most days.
898 Santa Cruz Ave MP downtown
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant and Bar with a few screens downtown Menlo Park. The bar is good for food too.
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Left Bank
635 Santa Cruz AveRestaurant and Bar with a few screens downtown Menlo Park. The bar is good for food too.
The Wine Room Palo Alto
520 Ramona Stoff the beaten path downtown Palo Alto
Nice place to hang out chat and nosh dt Palo Alto
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JOYA Restaurant and Lounge
339 University AveNice place to hang out chat and nosh dt Palo Alto
The Patio
948 E El Camino RealSports bar extraordinaire
Lots going on - Cinamark Theatre, Fox Theatre - live performance, Fox Club/music, Angelica's - live performance, tons of great restaurants -The Striped Pig, La Mar, Portobello Grill, Quinto Sol, Pizza my Heart (by the slice), Sushi
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Redwood City
Lots going on - Cinamark Theatre, Fox Theatre - live performance, Fox Club/music, Angelica's - live performance, tons of great restaurants -The Striped Pig, La Mar, Portobello Grill, Quinto Sol, Pizza my Heart (by the slice), Sushi
Shopping
Timothy Adams Chocolates
539 Bryant StPalo Alto - Best chocolate in the area
Go to Main St., Half Moon Bay and discover a charming town with a variety of shops selling everything from jewelry to chickens. Wonderful restaurants, wine and coffee shops.
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Half Moon Bay
Go to Main St., Half Moon Bay and discover a charming town with a variety of shops selling everything from jewelry to chickens. Wonderful restaurants, wine and coffee shops.
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterOpen air with exclusive shops and eateries