Guidebook for Menlo Park
Essentials
Delucchi's Market
3640 Florence StSafeway
2811 Middlefield RdEntertainment & Activities
There is a lot to do here. From the children's science museum to the zoo, to the park, to hiking to just watching the planes land- its all great fun.
35 locals recommend
CuriOdyssey
1651 Coyote Point DrThere is a lot to do here. From the children's science museum to the zoo, to the park, to hiking to just watching the planes land- its all great fun.
Small zoo and museum located next to a park. Very toddler friendly.
33 locals recommend
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
1451 Middlefield RoadSmall zoo and museum located next to a park. Very toddler friendly.
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo
748 Story RdA cute zoo with rides. My 3 and 5 year old love it.
Food Scene
Family owned restaurant that started in Tahoe. Lots of great breakfast options, some of which have been covered by the Food Channel. Breakfast and lunch only.
13 locals recommend
Squeeze In
3710 Florence St Family owned restaurant that started in Tahoe. Lots of great breakfast options, some of which have been covered by the Food Channel. Breakfast and lunch only.
The line moves fairly quickly. Great outdoor seating. Try the cranberry streusel muffin and/or the breakfast sandwich. Coffee is on point.
79 locals recommend
Cafe Borrone
1010 El Camino Real The line moves fairly quickly. Great outdoor seating. Try the cranberry streusel muffin and/or the breakfast sandwich. Coffee is on point.
Vino Santo Bistro
2030 BroadwayGreat Italian food!!!
Great breakfast! Chocolate croissants, Le Parisian and mimosas are excellent!
19 locals recommend
Pastis
447 California AveGreat breakfast! Chocolate croissants, Le Parisian and mimosas are excellent!
Umami Burger
452 University AveBest burgers in Palo Alto! Maple bacon fries are pretty good too :)
Parks & Nature
Great playground for children and a large grass area. Parking is easy.
17 locals recommend
Holbrook-Palmer Park
80 Watkins AveGreat playground for children and a large grass area. Parking is easy.
Stanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailPretty views- good workout!
This is a truly unique park designed to be inclusive of all ages and abilities.
19 locals recommend
Magical Bridge Playground
3700 Middlefield RdThis is a truly unique park designed to be inclusive of all ages and abilities.
Shopping
Beautifully landscaped outdoor shopping center with restaurants and a variety of stores.
526 locals recommend
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterBeautifully landscaped outdoor shopping center with restaurants and a variety of stores.
Town & Country Village
855 El Camino RealA variety of shops and restaurants in an outdoor setting.
Sightseeing
Thomas Welton Stanford Art Gallery
419 Lasuen Mall