Where to Stay
We recommend staying at these central hotels, but feel free to stay wherever is most comfortable for you. We suggest booking your stay from Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st, 2026. Rooms are limited, so we encourage booking early. With the World Cup just 20 minutes away that same weekend, it’s sure to be a busy time!
A boutique hotel with modern amenities and Oak + Violet, the acclaimed on-site restaurant and bar. The most centrally located option — just a 2-minute walk to our Welcome Drinks location and a 5 minute drive to the Allied Arts Guild. Use our link to book a locked $259 nightly rate. The room block is held until 5/29/26, or until the block fills, so we recommend booking early.
Parking: $30 per day for valet, or limited free street parking nearby.
A quieter, luxury option with spacious rooms, a courtyard pool, and warm cookies served nightly. Just a 5 minute drive to both our Friday Welcome Drinks location and the Allied Arts Guild. Use our link to book 15% off standard rates (about $399/night) up to the day of arrival, as long as rooms are available at the hotel.
Parking: Free self-parking.
Getting Here
The closest airport is San Jose (SJC)—just about 25 minutes from the venue. San Francisco (SFO) is also nearby, around 30–35 minutes away by car, and Oakland (OAK) is another option at roughly 45 minutes.
Once you’ve landed, Uber and Lyft are readily available in the area.
While You’re Around
A few spots we can recommend in the area.
Coffee & Breakfast
Saint Frank Coffee Menlo Park
A cute coffee shop with a nice patio & pastries. Walking distance from the hotels in the area.
Verve Coffee Palo Alto
Originating in Santa Cruz, Verve Coffee is a local favorite of Anna & Antonio. Their pastries are also amazing, especially the Kouign-amann! They have a few quick breakfast options as well.
Philz Menlo Park
A Bay Area favorite. Anna loves their famous Mint Mojito Iced Coffee.
Lunch & Dinner
Ramen Nagi Palo Alto
Anna’s brother Nick’s favorite ramen spot. They don’t take reservations, but the line is worth it.
Oak + Violet Menlo Park
Located inside the Park James Hotel, Oak + Violet is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant featuring seasonal dishes and great cocktails.
Zareen’s Palo Alto
A casual spot for fantastic Pakistani food. Highly recommended by one of Anna’s best friends, Hira.
Something Sweet
Penny Ice Creamery Palo Alto
Anna and Antonio love ice cream, and Penny Ice Creamery is their favorite back home in Santa Cruz. They’re excited Palo Alto now has a location! Their Bitter Caramel flavor is the best!
