Title: Portola Valley Travel Guide: Best of Portola Valley, California Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Portola Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Portola-Valley-Hotels.d3000428517.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Portola Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Portola-Valley-Holiday-Rentals.d3000428517.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Portola Valley Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Portola-Valley.d3000428517.Car-Hire-Guide)[Portola Valley Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Portola-Valley.d3000428517.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Portola Valley Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Sunset through Guardian Oak tree on the Dish Trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000428517/73106aed-bed7-40f0-9848-ecca819da0b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset through Guardian Oak tree on the Dish Trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000428517/73106aed-bed7-40f0-9848-ecca819da0b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Walking to the top at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000428517/d50198fc-ef99-49a6-8ca1-26f69412fbfc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fog streaming over rolling hills](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000428517/0f24d23d-f437-482a-acf0-5ee595c0d151.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Los Trancos open space preserve!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000428517/78a1283a-bfaf-49af-9e2a-986f85e52521.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Portola Valley Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Portola Valley ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ladera When in Ladera, you can plan a visit to SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portola-Valley-Ladera.dx553248635976469120) ![Searsville Lake located in Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve on a cloudy day, San Francisco bay area, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471672/ddea4b64-bc29-4955-bbb5-b1697d0b60dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Portola Valley While there might not be top attractions in Central Portola Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford Stadium. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portola-Valley-Central-Portola-Valley.dx553248635976471672) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Westridge While Westridge isn't home to many top sights, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portola-Valley-Westridge.dx553248635976476554) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Portola Valley Ranch If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Portola Valley Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Foothills Park and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portola-Valley-Portola-Valley-Ranch.dx553248635976476894) - Top hotels in Portola Valley - Top Holiday Rentals in Portola Valley ![Good Nite Inn - Redwood City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50967/cde183db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Good Nite Inn - Redwood City 485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA £71 10 Feb - 11 Feb 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! (1,593 reviews) Very good Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026&selected=50967&PinnedHotelID=50967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000428517) ![Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1110800/1110785/0c231d9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel 1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA £117 20 Feb - 21 Feb 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! (4,822 reviews) Staff awesome, clean room, great location. Will return for sure. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=1110785&PinnedHotelID=1110785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000428517) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/500/487/fda694f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd 275 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA £90 20 Feb - 21 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,112 reviews) Very clean and updated. . Great restaurant with happy hour. Spacious rooms. Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=21%2F02%2F2026&selected=487&PinnedHotelID=487&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000428517) [See all 3,413 properties in Portola Valley](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000428517) 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. ![Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72440000/72433900/72433875/de1849c5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara 588 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose ... 9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews) Spacious unit. Newer building with nice amenities and secure parking. Building was quiet and peaceful, even though it is adjacent to a university. We enjoyed the space and the location. The unit is modern inside and nicely furnished We appreciated the detailed check in instructions. The only minor ... Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Clara-Hotels-Kasa-Santa-Clara-At-SCU.h72433875.Hotel-Information) ![Mays Luxury Farm Stays](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113710000/113700700/113700655/64265b56_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mays Luxury Farm Stays 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! (5 reviews) We had a great time and really enjoyed it Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Los-Gatos-Hotels-Mays-Luxury-Farm-Stays.h113700655.Hotel-Information) ![Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101760100/101760048/9e9319e0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown 77 N Almaden Ave San Jose CA Stay at this business-friendly apartment in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions SAP Center at ... 6.4/10 (37 reviews) This location was great! The bed was comfortable and the apartment was clean. Would definitely stay again! 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Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Horse-Park-At-Woodside-Portola-Valley.d6289954.Attraction) #### Thomas Fogarty Winery You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Thomas Fogarty Winery during your travels to Portola Valley. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Thomas-Fogarty-Winery-Portola-Valley.d553248621532640361.Attraction) ## Cities near Portola Valley ![Panoramic view of the Peninsula on a cloudy day; view towards Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Silicon Valley and Dumbarton Bridge and San Francisco in the background, San Francisco bay, California](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5981/a7e77908-d3d2-46d2-abc6-3501b87a1660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Atherton ![Aerial view of commercial and residential areas of Menlo Park, California toward Palo Alto along El Camino Real Road near Middle Avenue. 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