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About Atherton
Atherton is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, with a population of 6,823 as of July 2023 estimates. Current zoning regulations permit only one single-family home per acre in new subdivisions, though smaller lots exist from prior laws.
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Westin Palo Alto
The Westin Palo Alto is a hotel located at 691 El Camino Real.
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Best Hotels in Atherton
37 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Best Western
Best Western is a hotel located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Best Western Plus Executive Suites
Best Western Plus Executive Suites is a hotel located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Four Seasons Silicon Valley
Four Seasons Silicon Valley is a hotel located in the Southgate neighborhood.
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Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto is a hotel located in the Southgate neighborhood.
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Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central
Holiday Inn Express Redwood City-Central is a hotel located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park
Residence Inn Palo Alto Menlo Park is a hotel located in the Stanford Hills neighborhood.
Best Restaurants in Atherton
119 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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5th Quarter Pizza
5th Quarter Pizza is a pizza restaurant located in the neighborhood of Emerald Lake Hills.
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Bangkok Bay
Bangkok Bay serves authentic Thai dishes in the Emerald Hills neighborhood.
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Birdie's at Stanford Golf Course
Birdie's at Stanford Golf Course is a restaurant located in the Stanford Weekend Acres neighborhood.
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Clark's Oyster Bar
Clark's Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant located in the Stanford Hills.
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Crouching Tiger
Crouching Tiger is a Chinese restaurant located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Donato Enoteca
Donato Enoteca is an Italian restaurant located in Emerald Lake Hills. It offers a menu featuring traditional Italian dishes and a selection of wines.
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Dosa Point
Dosa Point is an Indian restaurant located in the Southgate neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Atherton
83 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Andytown Coffee Roasters
Andytown Coffee Roasters, located at 1302 El Camino Real, offers a cozy setting for coffee lovers to enjoy freshly brewed drinks and light fare.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee is a café located at 456 University Avenue.
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Canteen Coffee House
Canteen Coffee House is a café located at 1300 El Camino Real that serves coffee shop fare.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Atherton
20 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Pioneer Saloon
Pioneer Saloon is a bar located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Bobby D's Cocktail Lounge & Sports Bar
Bobby D's Cocktail Lounge & Sports Bar offers a relaxed atmosphere for sports fans in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Ghostwood Beer Co.
Ghostwood Beer Co. is a bar located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Hidden Tap and Barrel
Hidden Tap and Barrel offers a relaxed atmosphere for drinks in Emerald Lake Hills.
Best Things to Do in Atherton
25 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Anderson Collection at Stanford University
Anderson Collection at Stanford University is an attraction located in the Southgate neighborhood.
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Museum of American Heritage
The Museum of American Heritage is located in the Southgate neighborhood and showcases mechanical, electrical, and technological artifacts from the Civil War era through the mid‑20th century.
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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is a family-friendly attraction located in the Southgate neighborhood. It is part of the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department and was founded in 1934 by Josephine O’Hara in the basement of a local elementary school.
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San Mateo County History Museum
The San Mateo County History Museum is located in downtown Redwood City and occupies the former courthouse that was built in 1910 for the Superior Court.
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Sense Fine Art
Sense Fine Art is an attraction located in the Stanford Hills neighborhood.
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Stanford Art Gallery
Stanford Art Gallery is an attraction located in Southgate.
Best Shops in Atherton
116 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Fireside Books & More
Fireside Books & More offers a selection of books in the Emerald Lake Hills area.
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Men's Wearhouse
Men's Wearhouse is a shop located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Atherton
76 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Eleanor Pardee Garden
Eleanor Pardee Garden is a public park located in the Southgate neighborhood.
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Dove Beeger Park
Dove Beeger Park is a public park located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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EV North Garden
EV North Garden is a park located in the Evergreen Park neighborhood.
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Jardin de Niños
Jardin de Niños is a family-friendly park located in the Emerald Lake Hills neighborhood.
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Andrew Spinas Park
Andrew Spinas Park is a public green space located in Emerald Lake Hills.
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Arizona Garden
Arizona Garden, located in Southgate, offers visitors a chance to explore a small botanical collection focused on cacti and succulents. The park welcomes guests daily at no cost.
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Barkley Fields and Park
Barkley Fields and Park is a public park located in Emerald Lake Hills, offering open green space for recreation.
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Bell Street Park
Bell Street Park offers a green space in the Southgate neighborhood for casual walks and relaxation.
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