Staff Picks
Walk Among the Wildflowers 14 Jan, 2021
The official date for the start of Spring is March 20, 2019, but there are already signs of life beginning to show throughout the beautiful trails of Edgewood Park. , it instantly became a classic. Read more

Microbrews For You 18 Dec, 2020
Microbreweries are fast becoming some of the most popular places to hang out, sample some delicious food, and try some new beers. Read more

Festival of Trees 20 Nov, 2020
The holiday season is upon us, and that means the celebrations are being announced! This year, head to Palo Alto just 10 minutes from Menlo Park Inn for the Gamble Garden Festival of Trees event on December 5th. Read more

Halloween Hoopla Virtual Event 19 Oct, 2020
The annual Menlo Park Halloween Hoopla is going virtual this year! Read more

The Finery of Filoli Estate 03 Sep, 2020
The Filoli Historic House & Garden is a popular Menlo Park area attraction and a slice of living history. Read more

The Menlo Park Farmers Market 03 Aug, 2020
The Menlo Park Farmers Market is a year-round treasure trove of seasonal fruits and vegetables, loved by locals and visitors alike. Read more

Great Stories Start At Kepler's 01 Jul, 2020
With the growing popularity of ebooks, Kindles, and big-name brands, local neighborhood bookstores have become more scarce. Read more

The Concept of Caring at Menlo Park Inn 01 Jun, 2020
In partnership with our parent company Concept Hotels, Menlo Park Inn is tremendously proud to announce our newest program, the Concept of Caring, a multifold initiative that supports the sentiment and spirit of our highest priority, taking care of our guests. Read more

Pulgas Ridge Preserve 04 May, 2020
Menlo Park has plenty of options for outdoor enjoyment. Pulgas Ridge Reserve, just 7 miles from Menlo Park Inn, is open on weekdays for safe, socially distanced recreation. Read more

A History of Menlo Park 02 Apr, 2020
You may already know that Menlo Park is a city on the western shore of San Francisco Bay, in the heart of Silicon Valley. But our beautiful city has its own particular history that is worth reading into. Read more

Celebrate Local Eats 02 Mar, 2020
The Bay Area Street Food & Craft Beer Festival on March 21 is one of the most exciting and popular events on the calendar this year. Read more

Omescape San Jose 03 Feb, 2020
Escape Rooms and the inventive experiences that go along with them have quickly become one of the most popular group outings available. Read more

This One is Just Right 06 Jan, 2020
The story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears has been delighting audiences since the 19th century. Read more

Wonderful Winter Wonderland 02 Dec, 2019
On December 14, from 2 pm until 4 pm, the Northside Branch Library will be transformed into a beautiful winter wonderland for the 2019 Winter Wonderland Carnival. Read more

Football Fever 04 Nov, 2019
With just four games remaining on the schedule this season, the Stanford Cardinal football team needs to win at least two of those games to secure a Bowl game appearance. Read more

Halloween Hoopla 07 Oct, 2019
On Saturday, October 26, you and your family will definitely want to participate in the annual Halloween Hoopla event in Downtown Menlo Park. Read more

Ukulele Jams 02 Sep, 2019
The first ukulele was created in Hawaii in the 19th century and was based on similar instruments that explorers brought to the islands. Read more

Jazz It Up 05 Aug, 2019
Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and John Coltrane are some of the most popular and famous jazz musicians of all time. Read more

Summerfest 01 Jul, 2019
One of the best things about summer is all of the fun outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy. Read more

The Clock is Ticking 03 Jun, 2019
Off the Couch is an Escape Room Adventure experience that is quickly becoming one of the most popular group activities in the Bay Area. Read more

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo 06 May, 2019
Whether your favorite version of Cinderella is a ballet, opera, or the widely popular Disney animated version, you have surely never seen a performance of the classic story like the one that will be performed by The New Ballet on May 18 and 19. Read more

Celebrate Taiwanese Culture 01 Apr, 2019
The Stanford Taiwanese Cultural Society will be presenting the 17th Annual Stanford Night Market on April 20 from 5-7:30 PM. Read more

Walk Among the Wildflowers 04 Mar, 2019
The official date for the start of Spring is March 20, 2019, but there are already signs of life beginning to show throughout the beautiful trails of Edgewood Park. Read more

The Best Time to be Crabby 04 Feb, 2019
There is nothing quite like delicious seafood fresh from the ocean. Well, California wine might be one challenger. Read more