Menlo Park

Menlo Park is a great place to base yourself while you are exploring San Jose - Silicon Valley as many of the city’s star attractions are close. The Portola Art Gallery and the Stanford Shopping Center are just two of the interesting place to visit here. Two other worthy points of interest that are close by Menlo Park are the Stanford Theatre and the Stanford University Arboretum.

Those interested in exhibits and shows will find some unique museums, exhibits and venues in and around Menlo Park. Admire, learn and be amazed in the variety of museums which include the Cantor Arts Center in Palo Alto.

If the weather is good get outdoors and enjoy the nearby parks and reserves. To spend some time in a natural setting head to the Rodin Sculpture Garden in Stanford.

Sports fans can cheer on the Stanford University college football team in winter and the San Jose Earthquakes soccer team in summer at the iconic Stanford Stadium, Palo Alto, the sporting heart and soul of the city. Relive the match’s highlights over a few drinks with local sports fanatics after the full-time siren blows in one of the nearby watering holes.

To really get to know this fascinating part of the world, think about making a reservation at one of the area’s hotel or serviced apartment options. Whether you’re staying for a night or a few weeks it’s hard to go past the Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel, the Westin Palo Alto, and the Stanford Park Hotel.