Portola Valley Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Rolling hills with a winding path, dense green trees, and a distant town under a sunset sky.
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Our guide on where to stay in Portola Valley

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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.

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
The price is NZ$256 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
NZ$256
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,055 reviews)
"I've stayed at The Bay Landing over 100 times over the past 20+ years. The quality, value, and courteous staff has been consistent."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4 out of 5
600 Airport Boulevard Burlingame CA
The price is NZ$208 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$208
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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 NZ$216 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$216
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto

Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto

Portola Valley CA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Portola Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews)
"Excellent property nestled in the hills of Portola Valley. The golf and pickleball amenities are sweet, and it's an easy walk to Zott's. Bill is a gracious host -- highly recommended all around!"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Family-friendly 3BR resort experience on quiet vineyard near Stanford/Palo Alto
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 Castle Rock State Park and Castle Rock Falls are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (40 reviews)
"Equipped with all of amenities listed. No hot water in shower, tub or sink. Bedding and sheets were clean/comfortable. Would be helpful if fire pit instructions were made available. Parking instructions should be revised and updated. There is nowhere to swim (should be modified in listing), but beautiful ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 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 Shoreline Amphitheatre and Allied Arts Guild are ...
Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa
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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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Cities near Portola Valley

A sunset over rolling hills with scattered trees and a clear sky.

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

A long-span suspension bridge at night with illuminated cables, spanning a wide river.

Los Altos

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