Menlo Park California Map

About Menlo Park, California

Menlo Park is a locality in San Mateo County, California, United States. It has a population of 32,727. The population density is 1266.7 people per km². Menlo Park is located at 37.4538°N, 122.1822°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 94025.

Menlo Park unfurls beneath a sky that often holds a soft, pearlescent sheen, a characteristic of the coastal influence that whispers inland from the Pacific. It lies 2.3 miles west-north-west of Palo Alto, CA (from Palo Alto, CA: bearing 291°T), and is situated 9.9 miles north-west of Sunnyvale. The landscape here, gently sloping towards the bay, is a mosaic of manicured lawns, broad avenues lined with mature trees, and the occasional stand of eucalyptus whose silvery leaves catch the light like scattered coins. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of sea salt and the blooming jasmine that spills over low stone walls, a scent that seems to linger even as the sun dips below the western hills, painting the horizon in strokes of apricot and rose. This is a place where the urban hum is softened by the rustle of palm fronds and the distant murmur of traffic, a peculiar quietude that settles over the residential streets as evening approaches. The history of Menlo Park is deeply entwined with the agricultural roots of the Peninsula, a legacy that still echoes in the names of its streets and the occasional lingering orchard. It was once a land of sprawling ranches, and the spirit of innovation that began to bloom here in the mid-20th century, fueled by the burgeoning technology industry, has imbued the locality with a unique character. The economic engine of Menlo Park now pulses with venture capital firms and the headquarters of global tech giants, a stark contrast to its pastoral past, yet the old estates, with their grand architecture and expansive grounds, remain as reminders of a different era. The town has become a nexus for ideas and enterprise, attracting a diverse population drawn by its proximity to the universities and the promise of groundbreaking discovery, a modern-day gold rush of intellect and ambition.

About This Menlo Park Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Menlo Park, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.453827, -122.182187. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Menlo Park and San Mateo County.

Detailed location data for Menlo Park includes the ZIP code (94025), telephone area code (415, 628), county seat of San Mateo County (Redwood City), and school district assignment (Sequoia Union High School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Menlo Park is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.