The Allied Arts Guild stands on 3.5 acres of land granted by the King of Spain in the early nineteenth century upon which sit Spanish-style buildings, courtyards and fountains. Allied Arts Guild has provided inspiration for working artists since 1929 while offering a European-style crafts guild for visitors.
Hours:
January 1 to October 31: 10am-5pm; Closed: Sun
November 1 to December 31: 10am-5pm; Sun:12pm-5pm; Closed: Sun
The publisher of "Sunset" magazine offers self-guiding walking tours of the gardens which contain more than 300 varieties of trees, shrubs, vines, annuals and perennials.
The U.S. Geological Survey has an office in Menlo Park. Geology studies include understanding earthquake shaking, finding minerals, and evaluating volcanic hazards.
Address: U.S. Geological Survey Office, 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States
Phone: 1 (650) 329-5027, Fax: 1 (650) 329-5132