Shopping
Downtown Menlo Park is a 15 minute walk from campus. There are boutiques, restaurants, banks, and two grocery stores, Draeger's Market and Trader Joe's.
Bowman Librarians also love Kepler's Books, a 13 minute walk from campus, for books, gifts, and events like book clubs and author visits. There are also more restaurants close to the bookstore.
Stanford Shopping Center is a 38 minute walk from campus or about a 10 minute Uber or Lyft ride. The shopping center is an open air mall with restaurants, department stores, and upscale stores.
About Atherton
Atherton, the town surrounding Menlo College, is a small residential area with a population of 6,995. When the town was founded, it was known for not containing businesses and now is considered the most expensive zip code in the United States.
If you are interested in learning more about Atherton, visit the town's website.