Monroe Park Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Stanford University
Enjoy the student vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Stanford Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your visit to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Hoover Tower
Find out about the history of Palo Alto when you spend time at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero Preserve, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
Stanford Stadium
Catch an event at Stanford Stadium during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Our pick of the best Monroe Park Hotel Deals

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Room was stocked and clean, had normal wear, cable TV didn't work in room though. Lights were unplugged which was a bit weird, but not a big deal. We had two rooms on different floors and 11th floor smelled strongly of cigarettes for most of stay.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Clean
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Maple Tree Inn
Great place. Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
I was in town for a soccer tournament, and although this place doesn't look like much from the outside (it looks like an old hotel, in fact) once you get inside it feels. the same as any Best Western or Marriott or other reliable chain. Loved our room, and the gentleman who checked us in was really ...
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The staff were super friendly and helpful. Room was clean. My only call out is that since the hotel is very close to the airport you constantly hear the planes taking off but overall it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Update the rest of the plugs inside the room. Some of the plugs are to loose.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Monroe Park

Charleston Meadows
While Charleston Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

Green Acres
While Green Acres isn't home to many top sights, San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.

Barron Park
While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion.

St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Shopping Center and Charleston Plaza are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Stadium and San Antonio Shopping Center.

Midtown
Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Art Center.




