The capital of venture capital.
City Limits
Nestled north of Palo Alto, smack dab between San José and San Francisco, Menlo Park is a vibrant and emerging city of charming tree-lined neighborhoods and active business districts. Conveniently located with an average of 265 sunny days a year, Menlo Park’s stunning surroundings stretch from the San Francisco Bay in the east to the Pacific Coastal Mountains in the west.
Menlo Park’s well-educated residents are served by excellent schools – public and private – and a fantastic parks and recreation system. At the heart of the city is a unique downtown featuring upscale shops and restaurants that attract locals and local visitors alike. Known worldwide as the “Capital of Venture Capital,” Menlo Park has helped to shape new technologies and markets developed in Silicon Valley.
Menlo Park By the Numbers
Population: 33,661
Median age: 37.3
Median household income: $132,928
Median property value: $3.1M
HIGHER ED
The city’s close proximity to Stanford University and Menlo College provide families with access to high-quality academics, athletics, and cultural events.
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In addition to its most famous corporate resident, Facebook, Menlo Park is also home to the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, as well as other major employers like SRI International, the U.S. Geological Survey, and E*TRADE.
Where to go
Allied Arts Guild – For almost 100 years, the Allied Arts Guild has been a peninsula landmark and a place for artists to come together and share their wares.Today, artists also use their studios as retail space open to the public.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory – With its 2-mile-long particle accelerator, SLAC pushes the frontiers of human knowledge and drives discoveries that benefit humankind. They also host a variety of public events, including lectures and scientific conferences.
WHERE TO EAT, DRINK & HANG
Left Bank Brasserie – Embracing a style of bohemianism, counterculture, and creativity, chefs work with local farmers to create seasonal menu items as well as the French classics you crave.
Black Pepper – A fantastic blend of Southeast Asian ingredients, spices, and herbs, make this a fun and delicious place to visit. Enjoy food with a diverse heritage from Malaysia, Thailand, India and China.
Cafe Borrone – This has become a treasured gem of Menlo Park, shining from sun up to past sun down, always with family friendly service and extreme dedication to providing the freshest most natural food in the most delicious ways.
Coffeebar Menlo Park 2.0 – A hip, airy, modern space to gather and connect in the land of connectivity. Enjoy a carefully crafted cup of coffee with hand-roasted beans and pastries made in-house daily.
Mademoiselle Colette – A cute little cafe where you can find amazing and authentic French pastries. As one reviewer puts it: “The golden crumbs scattered across tables are a good sign!”
