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The City of Portola Valley, CA

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The city of Portola Valley is located in the state of California in San Mateo County and has a population of 4,567 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Portola Valley is San Jose, approximately 19 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Portola Valley, including Sam Spade, Buck's, Bistro at the Commons, Avanti-Pizza Fresh Pasta and Alice's Restaurant. For a larger selection of Portola Valley restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Portola Valley Museums, Arenas, Botanical Gardens and/or Golf Courses, including the Arizona Cactus Garden, Stanford University Arboretum, Maples Pavilion - Stanford University, Los Altos History Museum and Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Portola Valley please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 3 airports are located in or near Portola Valley:
- Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)
- Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK)
- San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)

Portola Valley, California Climate and Weather

Current Weather in Portola Valley
In the month of December, Portola Valley experiences an average high temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 36 degrees with an average rainfall of 4.21 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Portola Valley with daytime temperatures averaging 87 degrees in the summer, and 61 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Portola Valley to receive an average of 5.39 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 0.15 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 114 degrees in the summer and as low as 17 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Portola Valley should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 75 degrees, and nighttime lows of 44.


                                                                                    
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Portola Valley, California Attractions

California Great America Santa Clara
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California's Great America  - Santa Clara,
California's Great America is an amusement park owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, located in Santa Clara, California in the US. Great America is one of four major amusement parks that operate around the San Francisco Bay Area, the other three being Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in Santa Cruz, and Gilroy Gardens in Gilroy. California's Great America is the only theme park in northern California that has a water park in it, although there are several other dedicated water parks in the area, including Raging Waters in San Jose and Waterworld in Concord.
Canyon Lakes Country Club San Ramon California
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Canyon Lakes Country Club  - San Ramon,
The Canyon Lakes Country Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Contra Costa County California. Built in 1987, this San Ramon course designed by Ted Robinson is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 925-735-6511. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 640 Bollinger Canyon Way, San Ramon, CA 94583
Casserly Par 3 Golf Course Watsonville California
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Casserly Par-3 Golf Course  - Watsonville,
The Casserly Par-3 Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Santa Cruz County California. is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 831-724-1654. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.

 


Address: 626 Casserly Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Chabot Space And Science Center Oakland California
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Chabot Space and Science Center  - Oakland,
Chabot Space and Science Center, located in Oakland, California, is a hands-on center featuring interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a large screen theater, hands-on activities and three powerful telescopes.

 

Chardonnay Zinfandel Course At Poppy Ridge Golf Course Livermore California
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Chardonnay/Zinfandel Course at Poppy Ridge Golf Course  - Livermore,
The Chardonnay/Zinfandel Course at Poppy Ridge Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Alameda County California. Built in 1996, this Livermore course designed by Rees Jones is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 925-456-8202. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 4280 Greenville Rd, Livermore, CA 94550
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Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose  - San Jose,
Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose is located on Woz Way in downtown San Jose, California. Woz Way is named after Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computer, whose nickname is "Woz," and who was the single largest private donor during the original capital campaign that funded the Museum.
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Chinese Culture Center  - , Contemporary Jewish Museum,
The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, California in the US, is a major community-based, non-profit organization established in 1965 to foster the understanding and appreciation of Chinese and Chinese American art, history, and culture in the US.
Chuck Corica Golf Complex North Earl Fry Alameda California
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Chuck Corica Golf Complex -The North - Earl Fry  - Alameda,
The Chuck Corica Golf Complex -The North - Earl Fry is an 18 hole public golf course in Alameda County California. This course is located in the city of Alameda, . Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 510-522-4321.

 


Address: 1 Clubhouse Memorial Dr, Alameda, CA 94502
Cinnabar Hills Golf Club Mountain Lake San Jose California
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Cinnabar Hills Golf Club -Mountain/Lake  - San Jose,
The Cinnabar Hills Golf Club -Mountain/Lake is an 18 hole public golf course in Santa Clara County California. This course is located in the city of San Jose, . Tee times are accepted up to 14 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 408-323-5200.

 


Address: 23600 Mckean Rd, San Jose, CA 95141
Computer History Museum Mountain View Santa Clara County California
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Computer History Museum  - Mountain View, , , , , , , , , Santa Clara County,
The Computer History Museum is a museum established in 1996 in Mountain View, California in the US. The Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the stories and artifacts of the information age, and exploring the computing revolution and its impact on our lives.

 

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Portola Valley, California Hotels

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Rosewood Sand Hill
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Rosewood Sand Hill
2825 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025

 

National At Oak Creek Palo Alto
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National At Oak Creek Palo Alto
1600 Sand Hill Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94304

 

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Stanford Terrace Inn
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Stanford Terrace Inn
531 Stanford Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306

 

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Travelodge Palo Alto Silicon Valley
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Travelodge Palo Alto Silicon Valley
3255 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

 

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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
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Stanford Motor Inn Palo Alto
3305 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

 

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Super 8 Palo Alto / Stanford
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Super 8 Palo Alto / Stanford
3200 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

 

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Palo Alto Lodge
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Palo Alto Lodge
3339 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

 

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Creekside Inn
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Creekside Inn
3400 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

 

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Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
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Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
3945 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306

 

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Glass Slipper Inn Palo Alto
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Glass Slipper Inn Palo Alto
3941 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA

 

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Portola Valley, California Restaurants

This is a list of Portola Valley Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Fast Foods & Carry Out, Pizza Restaurants, Barbecue Restaurants, Delicatessens Retail and French Restaurants. Happy Dining!

 
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Alice's Restaurant
17288 Skyline Boulevard
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650)851-0303
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Bistro at the Commons
2882 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)233-2729
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Avanti-Pizza Fresh Pasta
3536 Alameda De Las Pulga Suite 4
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)854-1222
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Buck's
3062 Woodside Road
Woodside, CA 94062
(650)851-8010
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Sam Spade
100 santa Cruz
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)333-4444
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Applewood Pizza Restaurant
227 1st Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650)941-9222
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Andronico's Market - Deli & Catering
500 Stanford Shopping Court
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650)327-6015
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A G Ferrari Foods
295 Main Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650)947-7930
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Andronico's Market - Market
500 Stanford Shopping Court
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650)327-5505
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Beausejour French Restaurant
170 State Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650)948-1382
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Portola Valley Articles

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Muir Woods National Monument
Published January 23, 2012

Muir Woods National Monument in the San Francisco Bay area is an enchanting coastal redwood forest that is home to the world's tallest living trees

 

Alcatraz Island – San Francisco Bay, California
Published January 14, 2012

A place of infamy and Hollywood myth, Alcatraz Island is a fascinating place to visit from the prison grounds to its notable inmates, and its history that has begotten legends

 

The California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco
Published January 11, 2012

One of the best family museums in San Francisco, the California Academy of Sciences boasts a natural history museum, aquarium, planetarium and rainforest all under one lush living roof.

 

Historic Masterpiece: The Fairmont San Francisco
Published January 9, 2012

The historic Fairmont San Francisco is a magnificent hotel and an extraordinary experience when staying in this cosmopolitan city

 

Celebrating Winter at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco
Published December 2, 2011

Experience and learn about the wonderful connection between many holiday symbols and the science behind them at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco.

 

A Music Festival for Kids and Adults – That’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Published October 17, 2011

An enjoyable three day family weekend in San Francisco at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in the Speedway Meadow area of Golden Gate Park

 

San Mateo Coast Road Trip: Santa Cruz to San Francisco
Published March 1, 2011

Our Northern California road trip from Santa Cruz to San Francisco - an adventure up the San Mateo Coast ocean views, elephant seals and family attractions and accomodations.

 

Santa Cruz Boardwalk CA – Rides, Restaurants and Beaches Galore
Published October 23, 2010

Santa Cruz and its old fashioned boardwalk and pier has a mix of modern and original well maintained attractions. Classic Rides includde the 1911 build Loof Carousel.

 

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Los Altos, California - 4.6 miles
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La Honda, California - 5.8 miles
Menlo Park, California - 6.4 miles
Palo Alto, California - 7.1 miles
Loma Mar, California - 7.3 miles
San Gregorio, California - 7.4 miles
Cupertino, California - 7.8 miles
Mountain View, California - 8.2 miles
San Carlos, California - 9.3 miles
Belmont, California - 10.6 miles
Sunnyvale, California - 11.0 miles
Saratoga, California - 11.3 miles
Redwood City, California - 11.4 miles
Half Moon Bay, California - 11.7 miles
Pescadero, California - 12.2 miles
Alviso, California - 12.8 miles
Foster City, California - 13.1 miles
Santa Clara, California - 13.3 miles