Menlo Park

Welcome to Menlo Park

A delightfully progressive and upscale town in the San Francisco Bay Area

This San Mateo County community is full of tradition with a vintage flavor and yet attracts new industry and growth. Prosperity and development are overflowing in Menlo Park. The city is quiet, although it has gained notoriety as the location of the Meta (Facebook) headquarters.

Menlo Park is a welcoming town comprised of multiple diverse communities. Its eclectic neighborhoods make it a hometown any personality can enjoy. The technology companies established in the Allied Arts and Stanford Park sections give the area a modern feel. The central Menlo Park and Fair Oaks communities provide a rural feel and a traditional setting. Among other popular locations, downtown Menlo Park is hopping with various shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Menlo Park's real estate options and architectural styles in Belle Haven, Felton Gables, and parts of downtown allow residents to find the abode that fits their style. 

What to Love

• The booming economy attracts contemporary, global companies and entrepreneurs
• Community of talented artists, professionals, and other gifted people
• A variety of distinctive architectural options as well as charming Menlo Park condos and homes for sale
• Energetic downtown 
• Vibrant lifestyle
• Peaceful neighborhoods equal a cozy place to call home

Local Lifestyle - Living in Menlo Park

As one of California's most educated cities, Menlo Park comprises accomplished and fascinating citizens. Modern business complexes overlook incredible ocean views. It’s the finest life has to offer, with culture and refinement accented with an upbeat vibe. 

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping in Menlo Park

For fresh finds, outdoor seating, and the local Almanac’s vote for “Best Live Music,” Cafe Borrone is one of a kind. This eatery is more than just entrees. Dine here, and you have different art viewing and live entertainment every visit.

Left Bank, or La Rive Gauche, is the epitome of class. The tantalizing French menu and ambiance are dining elegance. Enjoy the traditional French cuisine with escargots or cheese fondue, or experiment with delight by tasting house-made grilled sausage or the catch of the day.

Stanford Shopping Center is an outdoor mall with high-end retail stores. They also have a coffee shop, fine restaurants, and a Tesla showroom. The breathtaking garden creates a welcoming atmosphere for all visitors.

Culture and arts are found at Kepler's Books and the Allied Arts Guild. The Guild is a garden oasis filled with the work of incredible painters, pottery makers, and textile artists. Spending a day here is a humanitarian act as proceeds benefit the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. 

Things to Do in Menlo Park

Energetic folks frequent Burgess Park. This recreation spot is next to the Civic

Center Complex and has countless opportunities for exercise and amusement. Athletes can check out the basketball court, baseball diamond, gymnasium, and tennis court. Those ready to relax and enjoy peace can experience the lighted walkways, ponds, and grassy shaded areas. It is also where you will find the neighborhood skate park.

Hiller Aviation Museum is a fantastic spot for aspiring pilots or those who enjoy learning about flight technology. Inspiration abounds with two flight simulator programs, an imagination station, and drone demonstrations.

The Millbrae California Art and Wine Festival, which occurs over Labor Day weekend, ends the summer with exhilaration. Live entertainment, a collection of 250 of America's best artists and craft makers, and all the summer’s favorite foods make this two-day festival an unforgettable tradition.

Music lovers find their niche in the Fremont Park Summer Concert Series held at Central Park in the local town of Fremont. This event is outdoors, giving spectators a gorgeous view of Lake Elizabeth while they enjoy spectacular tunes.

Schools

Menlo Park is proud to be the home of Stanford University. Families of school-aged children can send them to Menlo Park City School District schools, or one of the private school options in the area, including:

• Menlo School, grades 9–12
• Beechwood School, grades K–8
• Lydian Academy, grades 6–12
• Stanford University, post-secondary