Readers’ Choice 2024 – Services
BEST AUTO REPAIR: Portola Valley Garage
Portola Valley Garage’s skilled technicians have been providing minor tune-ups and major overhauls since 1948. In addition to repair services, the garage offers 24-hour vehicle drop-off, online appointments and loaner cars. They are a “one stop shop” for all your service and repair needs.
4170 Alpine Road, Portola Valley | (650) 851-7442 | pvgarage.com
BEST BARBER: Menlo Park Barber Shop
The barbers at Menlo Park Barber Shop pride themselves on developing close relationships with clients, giving excellent cuts and “blending craft and tradition with a strong dose of humor.”
2100 Avy Ave., Menlo Park | (650) 391-9008 | menloparkbarbershop.com
BEST DAY SPA: LaBelle Day Spas & Salons
For decades, LaBelle Day Spas and Salons has helped Silicon Valley clients to look and feel their best from head to toe. Moisturizers, serums and oils; treatments for problematic skin conditions, such as rosacea; scrubs, toners and eye care — everything for the face and body is available here with a one-on-one approach.
Town & Country Village, 855 El Camino Real, Ste. #33 & #95, Palo Alto | (650) 327-6964 | labelledayspas.com
BEST DENTAL OFFICE: Menlo Park Family Dental
Menlo Park Family Dental offers advanced dental solutions to people of all ages, tailoring care to each person’s unique situation. Menlo Park Family Dental typically offer a wide range of services, including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, restorative dentistry, periodontal care, orthodontics and oral surgery.
1300 University Drive, Ste. 5, Menlo Park | (650) 325-7711 | menloparkfamilydental.com
BEST DRY CLEANER: Ladera Cleaners
For more than 30 years, Ladera Cleaners has helped customers properly care for their clothes, coats, comforters and other delicate handmade items. The shop, which has been a Readers’ Choice winner year after year since 2015, offers one-day dry cleaning, mending and reweaving services, as well as alterations for wedding dresses and other items.
3130 Alpine Road, Portola Valley | (650) 854-2291 | laderacleaners.net
BEST FITNESS CLASSES: Studio K-Fit
A five-time winner of the Readers’ Choice contest, Studio K-Fit offers high-intensity but low-impact workouts focused on strength, mobility and cardio through high-intensity interval training (HIIT). The studio also offers lifestyle coaching and personalized nutrition guidance. The staff believes that “Health is your greatest wealth, and the journey is even better when you’re part of a positive and supportive community of coaches and members.”
3708 Florence St., Redwood City | studiokfit@gmail.com | studiokfit.com
BEST FLORIST: Ladera Garden & Gifts
Ladera Garden & Gifts is a one-stop shop for garden supplies, gifts and flower arrangements. Juan and Mercedes Navarro, who have operated the full-service nursery for nearly 40 years, provide custom floral arrangements as well as home goods and nursery items.
3130 Alpine Road, Portola Valley | (650) 854-3850 | laderagardenandgifts.com
BEST GYM: Studio K-Fit
See Best Fitness Classes
BEST HAIR SALON: Antonio Cremona Salon
Clients at Antonio Cremona Salon enjoy a relaxing and stylish environment where they feel pampered while receiving professional hair care services. The stylists prioritize personalized service to enhance the clients’ natural beauty and confidence by offering hair services, including coloring, haircuts, styling, and more.
104 Portola Road, Portola Valley | (650) 851-5757 | antoniocremonasalon.com
Best Hotel: Stanford Park Hotel
Stanford Park Hotel describes itself as an “oasis” that offers its guests “genuine tranquility.” This luxury hotel features a library, pool and spa, complimentary in-room snacks and fireside spots for reading.
100 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | (650) 322-1234 | stanfordparkhotel.com
BEST MANICURE / PEDICURE: A Touch of Elegance Nail Care
Customers can expect quality service, a friendly staff and reasonable pricing at A Touch of Elegance Nail Care, a longtime favorite of Almanac readers. In addition to manicures and pedicures, A Touch of Elegance also offers facials and other services.
1150 Crane St., Menlo Park | (650) 321-0679
BEST PLUMBER: Guy Plumbing & Heating
Guy Plumbing & Heating is a fourth-generation family-owned business that provides a wide range of services and operates a full-service showroom specializing in the sales and installation of Toto washlet bidet seats, as well as parts for Hansgrohe, Kohler and House of Rohl.
1265 El Camino Real, Menlo Park | (650) 323-8415 | guyplumbing.com
BEST YOGA: YogaSource
YogaSource was built on the belief that “the practice of yoga should be both demanding and gratifying.” They boast a wide curriculum of yoga classes, including vinyasa, power, yin, restorative, hot 26, pilates and more.
16185 Los Gatos Blvd., Los Gatos | (408) 402-9642 | yogasource.com
First look at plans for major housing, office project at Menlo Park USGS campusFebruary 10, 2026 12:06 pm
Developer Proposals for Downtown Affordable Housing Confirm This Project Is Doomed.February 9, 2026 9:01 am