Oak-shaded creekside hangout
Four acres of valley oaks and footbridges along Matadero Creek give this mid-century lodge an easy garden feel.
What it’s good at
Listed
Shaded pathways alongside Matadero Creek in residential Barron Park near Stanford University.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Barron Park provides a quiet residential setting just two miles south of Stanford University and downtown Palo Alto.
The rooms
Rooms open onto private balconies or patios, many looking out across the creek and landscaped courtyards.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits edged in brick, bordered by sun loungers and garden pergolas.
The gym
A 24-hour fitness room is fitted with treadmills, ellipticals, and a cable weight machine.
Restaurant
Driftwood Deli & Market
The longtime deli serves made-to-order sandwiches and espresso, with outdoor seating under patio shade sails.
How it began
The inn opened in 1955 as a suburban motel along historic El Camino Real.
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