What to do in Menlo Park, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

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Menlo Park Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Menlo Park has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Menlo Park is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Menlo Park to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Menlo Park Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Menlo Park.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Menlo Park attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

Things to do

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

CA $173
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Private Walking Tour in Stanford University

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

CA $7
per traveller
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Silicon Valley Tech Tour

Silicon Valley Tech Tour

CA $256
per adult
Silicon Valley Tech Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

CA $248
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

CA $1,244
per traveller
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
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Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $71 per traveller*
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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
8.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $177 per traveller
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Filoli House & Garden

Filoli House & Garden

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is CA $55 per adult
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What to do in Menlo Park

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Rocks and grass on a hilly terrain with the sizing sun peeking through the clouds, Bedwell Bayfront Park, Menlo Park, California

Bedwell Bayfront Park

5/5(1 review)

Bedwell Bayfront Park is just one of the places to see in Menlo Park, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Bedwell Bayfront Park

Facebook Campus

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After visiting Facebook Campus, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Menlo Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Facebook Campus

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

After visiting SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Menlo Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

United States Geological Survey

After visiting United States Geological Survey, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Menlo Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

United States Geological Survey

Allied Arts Guild

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Allied Arts Guild in Menlo Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Allied Arts Guild

Sunset Headquarters and Gardens

After visiting Sunset Headquarters and Gardens, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Menlo Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Sunset Headquarters and Gardens

Kepler's Books

Enjoy an outing to Kepler's Books during your stay in Menlo Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Kepler's Books

Portola Art Gallery

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Portola Art Gallery during your trip to Menlo Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Portola Art Gallery

Music@Menlo

You can enjoy a show at Music@Menlo during your stay in Atherton. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Music@Menlo

Where to stay in Menlo Park

Find the best Menlo Park areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Menlo Park
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Downtown Menlo Park

When in Downtown Menlo Park, you can plan a visit to Stanford Shopping Center and Allied Arts Guild, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
The Court of Abundance Garden and fountain at Allied Arts Guild, Menlo Park, California.

Allied Arts

While Allied Arts isn't home to many top sights, Stanford Shopping Center and Allied Arts Guild are some notable places to visit nearby.
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Open Photo by Zhou You

Sharon Heights

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Sharon Heights and surrounding area, you can visit SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Horse Park at Woodside.

North Fair Oaks

When in North Fair Oaks, you can plan a visit to Fox Theatre and Woodside Central Shopping Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fair Oaks

While Fair Oaks might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like The Foundry and Woodside Central Shopping Center.

 

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Day trip destinations from Menlo Park

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Atherton

Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Redwood City

Redwood City

San Francisco

San Francisco

Sunset through Guardian Oak tree on the Dish Trail

Portola Valley

Frequently asked questions

Is Menlo Park worth visiting?
From retail therapy to outdoor activities and history, there are loads of great things to do in Menlo Park. Make sure to enjoy the area's mix of unmissable sights, culture and local charm.
How do I spend a day in Menlo Park?
After you've checked off key attractions like Hiller Aviation Museum and Los Altos History Museum, spend some time discovering Menlo Park's shopping and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Menlo Park?
The top tourist attraction in Menlo Park is Shoreline Amphitheatre, so don't forget to include it on your agenda.
Is three days enough to stay in Menlo Park?
You can easily tick off top attractions like Shoreline Amphitheatre, Hiller Aviation Museum and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo with a three-day break in Menlo Park. On average, most travellers plan three days here. There's plenty to do and see nearby too, so stay a while longer and check out San Francisco.
Is Menlo Park a walkable city?
It depends on what you plan to do and see in Menlo Park. Several top attractions, like Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden, are reachable on foot. If you're up for a stroll around some of Menlo Park's best neighbourhoods, University South is 2 kilometres away from downtown, while Downtown Menlo Park is 0.32 kilometres away from the city centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Menlo Park with kids?
Whether you're vacationing with young explorers or adventure-seeking teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities makes all the difference. Take a look at our ideas for what to do in Menlo Park with kids.

What to do in Menlo Park for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, food connoisseur or thrill seeker, there are plenty of things to do in Menlo Park for adults including Thomas Fogarty Winery and Computer History Museum.
Are there free things to do in Menlo Park?
In Menlo Park, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is a popular spot for anyone wishing to experience the city without opening their wallet. Also, wander around the parks and other neighbourhoods, and speak with a local tour guide. It's a good way to discover the best free things to do in Menlo Park.

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