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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.
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| Location | Menlo Park, San Mateo County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.453827°N, 122.182187°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94025, 94026 |
| Area Code | 415, 628 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Menlo Park, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Menlo Park includes coordinates 37.453827°N, 122.182187°W, situated in San Mateo County. ZIP code 94025, 94026. Telephone area code: 415, 628. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.