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Stanford Park Hotel
We chose the Stanford Park because it is a charming historical local hotel with free parking, swimming pool and close proximity to Stanford Shopping Center, Downtown Menlo Park and Downtown Palo Alto. We will provide transportation to and from the Stanford Park Hotel for the events on Saturday, May 27th.
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Alternatively, if you call the hotel, ask for group reservations and reference Megan’s Bat Mitzvah.
Additional 4 Star Hotels in the area that would be convenient to the Stanford Park hotel:
The Westin Palo Alto
Park James
5 Star Hotels most convenient to the Bat Mitzvah and Celebration
The Rosewood Sand Hill
Nobu
Four Seasons Silicon Valley
Travel
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
Local Treasures
Stanford University
The Cantor Art Museum, Sporting Events, Hoover Bell Tower and the Cactus Garden
Local Hikes
Stanford Dish, Baylands – Bixbee Park, Windy Hill
Megan’s Local Favorites
Pop Tea Bar
Boba and very good Banh Mi sandwiches (Cambridge Ave, Palo Alto)
Somi Somi
Soft serve in waffle fish cups (University Avenue, Palo Alto)
Boba Guys
(town and country)
Shopping
Stanford Shopping Center
Bloomingdales, Nordstroms, Macys and many luxury boutiques
Town & Country Village
Pete’s Coffee!, Books Inc., Restaurants, Trader Joe’s, CVS, and other small boutiques such as Diptyque, Papersource, Athleta, etc.
University Avenue Palo Alto
Clothing, home, restaurants (Farmer’s market on Saturdays)
California Avenue (Palo Alto)
Farmer’s market every Sunday from 9am-1pm, plus some cute local shops including Gamelandia! Zombie Runner coffee is delicious!
Downtown Menlo Park
A few home, gift and Cheeky Monkey Toy Store. Mademoiselle Collete is a delicious bakery.
Downtown Los Altos
More small boutiques including our favorite children’s bookstore- Linden Tree Books
Local Restaurants
Teleferic
(Town & Country) Spanish cuisine
Evvia
(DT Palo Alto – reservations in advance) Greek food
Gott’s Roadside Grill
(Town & Country) a very good hamburger place
Bistro Elan on Birch Street
A favorite for California French cuisine
Ramen Nagi
Sometimes a line, but very fresh and delicious Ramen in DT Palo Alto
Palo Alto Creamery
An old-time diner with American food and great milkshakes and pie.
For Kids!
Parks
Rinconada Park, Pardee Park, Peers Park
(near our home)
Magical Bridge Park in Mitchell Park
(arrive early in the morning to avoid crowds)
Jr Museum & Zoo
Was recently renovated
Children’s Theater in Rinconada
Often has children-oriented shows playing on the weekends