Welcome to Menlo Park

With Meta at its doorstep and Silicon Valley all around it, Menlo Park offers a serene, elevated take on Peninsula living—complete with a charming downtown, tree-lined neighborhoods, and natural spaces that invite you to slow down and explore.
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Key Details

Attributes

suburban, quaint downtown, boutiques, great resturaunts, active community

LOCATED IN MENLO PARK, CA

Commute Times
San Francisco 45m by car
Silicon Valley 20m by car
San Jose 30m by car
Boundaries
Nearby Neighborhoods Atherton, Palo Alto, Woodside

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Menlo park:
Suburban charm with the heartbeat of a sunny city.

Walk, drive, or take the train to Santa Cruz Avenue, Menlo Park’s serene, charming main drag. High-end shops, intimate restaurants, and a quality neighborhood grocer create a refined but welcoming everyday rhythm.

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What to expect:
Sunny days outside, early nights in, and plenty of room to breathe.

Though new restaurants bring a touch of European charm with outdoor tables and late-night bites, Menlo Park stays quiet after dark. For dog lovers, families, and anyone who prefers morning miles to midnight cocktails, it’s an idyllic, low-key rhythm.

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The lifestyle:
Though new restaurants bring a touch of European charm with outdoor tables and late-night bites, Menlo Park stays quiet after dark. For dog lovers, families, and anyone who prefers morning miles to midnight cocktails, it’s an idyllic, low-key rhythm.

Sunny days outside, early nights in, and plenty of room to breathe.

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Unexpected appeal:
A genuinely friendly neighborhood vibe in the middle of tech country.

Despite its proximity to the Valley’s intensity, Menlo Park has a small-town warmth—neighbors greet each other on morning walks, and casual chats at the farmer’s market are practically part of the culture.

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The market:
High-end options with the flexibility to choose your lifestyle.

Menlo Park offers everything from sleek contemporary builds to timeless cottages near downtown. Whether you want luxury, convenience, or a bit of both, you’ll find a home that fits your version of Peninsula living.

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You'll fall in love with:
The effortless calm that settles into your everyday life.

Menlo Park has a steady, sunlit ease—tree-lined streets, friendly faces, and a pace that gently encourages you to slow down. It’s the kind of place where the days feel lighter, the air feels brighter, and being outside quickly becomes second nature.

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