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Our top choices for Palo Alto beach hotels

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a large mirror.

1. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Centennial

₩144,201 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A modern bar area with multiple seating options, including bar stools and high tables, and a visible kitchen area with bar equipment.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

Bair Island

₩183,400 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hotel entrance with a 'BW Best Western' sign, glass doors, and a seating area visible inside.

3. Best Western Inn

Oak Knoll - Redwood Park

₩142,238 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern building with a row of windows and a central entrance.

4. Stafford Inn

Centennial

₩154,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A room with two leather chairs, a small table with jars, and a window with a view of the street.

5. LiA Hotel

San Carlos

₩131,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

San Carlos

₩224,758 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 28 - Nov 29

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

7. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Bayfront

₩159,107 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

8. Hyatt Place San Carlos

San Carlos

₩194,510 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of a city skyline at dusk.

9. Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Redwood Shores

₩227,798 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 4 - Dec 5

A hotel with a covered entrance, a parking lot, and a landscaped garden.

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

San Carlos

₩176,279 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 20 - Nov 21

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Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

Bair Island

10/10 Excellent

Janah

A coastal road with a beach on one side and a hill with a fort on the other.

Cypress Inn On Miramar Beach

Miramar

10/10 Excellent

We had a marvelous time at the Cypress Inn in Half Moon Bay. The room was modern and comfortable. We had a wonderful ocean view, just across a small road from the beach. The location was very quiet, just the sound of the ocean surf, which we love to hear. The breakfast was magnificent, plus they had wine and very tasty snack food in the afternoon. This is one of the best bed and breakfast inns we've ever had the pleasure to stay at.

Alan

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, clear blue water, and green vegetation.

Seal Cove Inn

Moss Beach

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

East San Mateo

10/10 Excellent

Yuegen

Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

San Carlos

10/10 Excellent

The property was nice and clean. The rooms were a good size. My only concern was with the service. The person that helped me check in was extremely rude. I had been driving for four hours when I got to the check in. I was friendly but she wasn't. I was trying to ask her if my room had a sofa bed like and due to being so tired, I couldn't get the words out fast enough for her and she started mimicking me when I couldn't think of the word for "sofa bed"... she raised her voice and started saying...

Anonymous traveler

A balcony with wicker furniture and a clear view of the cityscape.

TownePlace Suites San Mateo Foster City

Vintage Park

10/10 Excellent

J

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, a fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

The Beach House Hotel Half Moon Bay

El Granada

10/10 Excellent

This is a great hotel. Very nice room, great view, nice bike/walk path right outside, nice sunken living room and suite feeling in the standard rooms, fireplace, etc. The main thing to know before coming here is that it is set up to be lived in for a while if you like. There is a stove, refrigerator, large microwave, dishes, silverware,etc. If I'd know that in advance I might have packed differently and planned on preparing a meal or two in the room. (On the other hand, there is at least...

Michael

An outdoor seating area with a round table, yellow chairs, and a fire pit.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Fremont

Newark

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a large window.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

Airport District

10/10 Excellent

Jerilyn

A row of two-story townhouses with white railings, a central tree, and a flower bed in the foreground.

Residence Inn by Marriott San Francisco Airport/ San Mateo

East San Mateo

10/10 Excellent

MARY

The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay

Ocean Colony

10/10 Excellent

Paxton

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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Our top choices for Palo Alto beach hotels

1. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2. Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

3. Best Western Inn

4. Stafford Inn

5. LiA Hotel

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

7. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

8. Hyatt Place San Carlos

9. Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

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

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Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

10/10 Excellent

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