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Our top choices for Palo Alto beach hotels

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and high tables, and a visible kitchen area with bar equipment.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.
A spacious indoor area with large columns, a patterned floor, and glass doors leading outside.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
Bair Island
₩190,931
₩217,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a large mirror.
A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors on both sides, a carpeted floor, and overhead lighting.
A spacious indoor area with two leather sofas, a small table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.

2. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Centennial
₩126,754
₩143,165 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
A hotel entrance with a 'BW Best Western' sign, glass doors, and a seating area visible inside.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a heater, and a shower area.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and a coffee maker.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an archway.

3. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Oak Knoll - Redwood Park
₩153,439
₩172,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Best Western Inn
A modern building with a row of windows and a central entrance.
A hotel entrance with a stone bench, a ramp, and a handrail.
A modern building with a flat roof, a covered entrance, and a sign for Stafford Inn.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, an exit sign above, and a small cabinet to the left.

4. Stafford Inn

Stafford Inn
Centennial
₩149,105
₩168,116 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Stafford Inn
A room with two leather chairs, a small table with jars, and a window with a view of the street.
A modern room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a book, a potted orchid, a lamp, and a coffee maker.
A breakfast table with scrambled eggs, croquettes, and a bottle of Chobani yogurt.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

5. LiA Hotel

LiA Hotel
San Carlos
₩114,078
₩133,411 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15
LiA Hotel
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.
A waterfront pathway lined with white flowers and a building with a modern design.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a pool, and glass walls offering views of the surrounding area.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating areas including bar stools and cushioned chairs.

6. Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
Redwood Shores
₩159,109
₩211,240 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.
A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, large windows with sheer curtains, a blue sofa, and a patterned rug.
A hotel room with a blue wall, a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a chair.
A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.

7. Hyatt Place San Carlos

Hyatt Place San Carlos
San Carlos
₩180,124
₩208,395 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Hyatt Place San Carlos
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a parking lot.
A modern bathroom with a round mirror, a black countertop, a white bathtub, and a shower curtain.
A modern hotel room with a beige sofa, a white armchair, and a round coffee table. Large windows offer views of greenery and a cityscape.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital check-in station, a hydration station, and a snack shelf.

8. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos
San Carlos
₩154,906
₩179,219 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a colorful wall, and seating arrangements.
A modern bathroom with a glass sink, a white toilet, a handrail, and three framed pictures on the wall.
A hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a view of the dining area through a glass partition.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, laptop, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Aloft by Marriott Silicon Valley

Aloft by Marriott Silicon Valley
Newark
₩146,301
₩167,068 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Aloft by Marriott Silicon Valley
A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a television.
A hotel lounge with a fireplace, bookshelves, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.
A hotel lobby with a pool, seating areas, and a bar.
A spacious atrium with a central pool, multiple balconies, and a seating area with a flat-screen TV.

10. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA
San Carlos
₩158,776
₩182,505 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, San Carlos, CA
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Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

8/10 Good
"A"
Loren 4-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Comfort Inn Palo Alto
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Liked parking right outside our first floor room. But when all the spots were taken had to go to a fairly distant lot."
Dree 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Palo Alto like for travelers who love the beach?
Known for its university life and art galleries, Palo Alto offers a lot for the traveler booking a vacation.
When's the best time for a beach vacation in Palo Alto?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at the seasons in Palo Alto: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for Palo Alto is 18 inches.
What is there to see and do around Palo Alto?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Lakeshore Park Beach or Niles Beach for some quality time by the water. Experience the area's university life and art galleries, and make time for local attractions like San Francisco Bay and Palo Alto Art Center. For more things to see and do, consider visiting Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Palo Alto?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Palo Alto with ease. To get to Palo Alto, book a flight to San Carlos, CA (SQL), the closest major airport, which is located 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from the city center. To see more of the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from California Ave Station or Palo Alto Station.

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