Menlo Park, California

About Menlo Park

Menlo Park, CA is a thriving city located in western California with an estimated population of 33,040.

Officially, Menlo Park is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.99 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,307 residents per square mile.

📰 Menlo Park News Today

• Opening arguments set to begin in Meta's federal trial over child safety Spectrum News · Aug 18
• A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids Boston Herald · Aug 18
• 1285 El Camino Real Unit 27, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Realtor.com · Aug 14
• Meta continues legal fight following loss in New Mexico WJLA · Aug 17
• Exclusive: In Menlo Park housing fight, Bonta sends a potential warning to California cities sfchronicle.com · Aug 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Menlo Park Unique

• The only place in America named Menlo Park — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in western California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 33,040.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Menlo Park

• Dosa Point — indian
• High 5 Star Pizza
• SAJJ Mediterranean — mediterranean
• Soleska Market — mexican
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• Boba — tea (café)
• Cho's Hawker Center
• Dashi Japanese Restaurant — japanese
• Donut Delite — donut
• Fromage — grilled cheese

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Menlo Park

• Belle Haven Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Ravenswood Open Space Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bedwell Bayfront Park reviews ★
• Building 20 Rooftop Park reviews ★
• Facebook Building 21 Rooftop Park reviews ★
• Flood County Park reviews ★
• Hamilton Park reviews ★
• Karl E. Clark Park reviews ★
• Kelly Park reviews ★
• Meta Park reviews ★
• Seminary Oaks Park reviews ★
• Teardrop reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Menlo Park

• Belle Haven Elementary
• Garfield Elementary
• Hillview Middle
• KIPP Valiant Community Prep
• La Entrada Middle
• Oak Knoll Elementary
• Tide Academy

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Menlo Park

🏘️ Nearby Communities