Portola Valley

Travel Guide

A tree-lined path with a fence on either side, leading towards a sunset.
A dirt path through a grassy field with a dramatic sky.
Rolling hills with a winding path, dense green trees, and a distant town under a sunset sky.
A view of tall trees converging towards the sky.
A large cloud formation against a clear sky.

Where to stay in Portola Valley

Find the best Portola Valley areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A calm river flanked by dense forests and hills in the background.

Central Portola Valley

If you're spending some time in Central Portola Valley, Silicon Valley and Labyrinth are top sights worth seeing.

Ladera

When in Ladera, you can plan a visit to SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Horse Park at Woodside, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westridge

While Westridge isn't home to many top sights, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Horse Park at Woodside are some notable places to visit nearby.

Portola Valley Ranch

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Portola Valley Ranch and surrounding area, you can visit Thomas Fogarty Winery and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is €118 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
€118
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,872 reviews)
"Clean well furnished room, quiet, and the staff are freindly and helpful. Nice Restaurant and Bar as well."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4 out of 5
600 Airport Boulevard Burlingame CA
The price is €111 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
€111
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,065 reviews)
"Very clean, very helpful … food items were not as warmed ( hot ) as they should have been …"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
380 S Airport Boulevard South San Francisco CA
The price is €99 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
€99
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,871 reviews)
"Nice to stay"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
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Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays

3 out of 5
295 SNOW CREST RD. Los Gatos CA
Stay at this cabin in Los Gatos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Mountain Winery and Castle Rock State Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (18 reviews)
"A great place to stay in the Santa Cruz mountains. A little tricky to find and get to with winding mountain roads and no signs but that is part of getting away from everything and hanging with the chicks and ducks and geese all a-clucking. Fully stocked bar and kitchen made it so easy to just have ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

4 out of 5
550 Oak Grove Ave Menlo Park CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Menlo Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Stadium are ...
7.2/10 Good! (29 reviews)
"they did not send me check in instructions and blamed the booking on using expedia. They did not handle maintenance issues. Clearly they were trying to save money and didn't fix the lock to a an exterior patio door. we were on the first floor and in 5 days they didn't fix it. Microwave was unable ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026

Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa
Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

4 out of 5
588 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose ...
9/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"Check in is tricky but they explain thoroughly. Clean room and nice amenities."

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
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Stay near popular Portola Valley attractions

Horse Park at Woodside

You can take time to visit Horse Park at Woodside during your travels to Portola Valley. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Brilliant sunset in local Arastradero Park. Hiking trails up and down hills lined with eucalyptus trees.

Menlo Park

A winding road in a hilly area with a prominent tower and a distant cityscape.

Palo Alto

A modern multi-story building with red and white accents, located at a street corner with visible street signs and parked cars.

Redwood City