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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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.
A spacious indoor area with large columns, a patterned floor, and glass doors leading outside.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a lamp.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City

Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
Bair Island
￥19,747
￥22,451 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Courtyard by Marriott Redwood City
A modern bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a large mirror.
A building entrance with large glass doors, a stone-paved area, and a view of the street and trees.
A spacious indoor area with two leather sofas, a small table, and a large window offering a view of the outside.
A long, narrow hotel corridor with doors on both sides, a carpeted floor, and overhead lighting.

2. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Centennial
￥14,996
￥16,938 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an archway.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and a coffee maker.

3. Best Western Inn

Best Western Inn
Oak Knoll - Redwood Park
￥20,142
￥22,709 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Best Western Inn
A modern building with a row of windows and a central entrance.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, an exit sign above, and a small cabinet to the left.
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.

4. Stafford Inn

Stafford Inn
Centennial
￥14,834
￥16,726 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Stafford Inn
A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.
A modern reception area with a white reception desk, wooden paneling, and a colorful hexagonal wall design.
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.

5. Hyatt Place San Carlos

Hyatt Place San Carlos
San Carlos
￥20,047
￥23,194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
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 hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a mounted TV.
A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital check-in station, a hydration station, and a snack shelf.

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

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos
San Carlos
￥19,058
￥22,050 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos
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.
A large, modern hotel with a prominent "Grand Bay" sign, featuring a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a waterfront location.
An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a pool, and glass walls offering views of the surrounding area.

7. Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
Redwood Shores
￥17,048
￥22,973 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco
A bar area with a neon sign, multiple seating arrangements, and a well-stocked bar counter.
A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a colorful wall, and seating arrangements.
Exterior
Pool

8. Aloft by Marriott Silicon Valley

Aloft by Marriott Silicon Valley
Newark
￥16,593
￥18,948 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Aloft by Marriott Silicon Valley
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a sofa, and a bed in the adjacent room.
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, sofas, and string lights.
A spacious restaurant with high wooden beams, multiple seating areas including tables and booths, and a large TV screen.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos

Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos
San Carlos
￥23,993
￥27,616 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Residence Inn by Marriott Redwood City San Carlos
A modern dining area with a large table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, hanging light fixtures, and framed artwork on the walls.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV, a desk, and a view of the city.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window with curtains.

10. Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
East San Mateo
￥18,660
￥21,448 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 23 - Oct 24
Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport
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Top Palo Alto Hotel Reviews

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

10/10 Excellent
"What a hidden GEM! Will stay again...."
Kara 1-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Creekside Inn
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent stay. The staff were outstanding."
Jonathan 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
Comfort Inn Palo Alto

Comfort Inn Palo Alto

8/10 Good
"Room"
Maria 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Comfort Inn Palo Alto

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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