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About el PRADO Hotel
Couples planning a San Francisco Bay wedding will find el PRADO Hotel among the Palo Alto area's wedding venues. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Woman's Club of Palo Alto, Two Perfect Events. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near el PRADO Hotel
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Palo Alto, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Graduate by Hilton Palo Alto
- Cardinal Hotel
- Epiphany Hotel
- Hotel Keen
- Westin Palo Alto
- The Clement
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in San Francisco Bay
How much do wedding venues cost in San Francisco Bay?
Venue pricing in San Francisco Bay spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in San Francisco Bay?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
San Francisco Bay weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 47° | 26% | 4:35 PM | 5:14 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 48° | 28% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 49° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 50° | 14% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 64° | 51° | 7% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 66° | 53° | 2% | 7:54 PM | 8:33 PM |
| Jul | 66° | 54° | 0% | 7:52 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Aug | 68° | 56° | 0% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 70° | 56° | 1% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 54° | 6% | 5:56 PM | 6:31 PM |
| Nov | 64° | 51° | 16% | 4:19 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 58° | 47° | 26% | 4:10 PM | 4:51 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at San Francisco Dwtn (0.5 mi from San Francisco Bay). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in San Francisco Bay.
Getting to San Francisco Bay
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 20 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 75 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central San Francisco Bay; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 520 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
- Where
- Palo Alto · 27 miles southeast of central San Francisco Bay
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In San Francisco Bay
- One of 262 wedding venues we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (650) 322-9000
- Website
- Visit site
From el PRADO Hotel's website
“One of downtown Palo Alto's only luxury boutique hotel, el PRADO offers a unique and inspiring backdrop for your wedding or special event.”elpradopaloalto.com
- Services they list
- On-site lodging
- Areas they mention
- San Francisco, San Jose, Palo Alto
Read from elpradopaloalto.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with el PRADO Hotel before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Palo Alto
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 23 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 55 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Redwood City, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Mountain View
Distances are straight-line from el PRADO Hotel; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around San Francisco Bay.
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