Downtown Palo Alto, CA
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Stanford University
Enjoy the collegiate vibe around Stanford University, a top university in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Baylands Nature Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Baylands Nature Preserve, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Rodin Sculpture Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Rodin Sculpture Garden, a lovely green space in Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Hoover Tower
Find out about the history of Palo Alto with a stop at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto with a stop at Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Big Sur, Highway 1, Stanford & Apple Park Day Tour from San Francisco
Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Excellent place for an overnight stay when using SFO airport (either arriving or departing). Used this hotel as we flew in from NYC for our vacation to Sonoma Valley. We appreciated that the accommodations were clean and the staff was helpful. Parking was free and plentiful. We also enjoyed the hot ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Bad shower faucet, room cleaning had to be requested and wifi VERY slow. Stay there 15 20 times over past 20 years, next time a different place."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"The hotel felt quite outdated overall. There was a strong smell of marijuana throughout the first floor and common areas, which made the environment unpleasant. The furniture inside the room looked old and worn, and there was also a noticeable amount of dust. Unfortunately, cleanliness and maintenance ..."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"Parking lot hard to get out of due to Veterans avenue being a one-way street and very busy. Great air conditioning! Unfriendly staff while checking in. Didn't tell us you get 10% off as a guest at IHOP. Found that out when checking out. Otherwise room was clean. Watch out for staying on ground floor ..."
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Quality service and care."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"Airport shuttle was timely, efficient and reliable."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown North
Though Downtown North might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
Professorville
While Professorville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.
Crescent Park
Crescent Park might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Community Center
While Community Center might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Old Palo Alto
Old Palo Alto might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
