Visit Downtown Palo Alto
Popular places to visit
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.
Stanford Memorial Church
Stanford Memorial Church is just one of the places to see in Palo Alto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market during your trip to Palo Alto.
Things to do
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Nice place to stay. The staff are very helpful. They were willing to open the pool for us even on a rainy December evening. The nearby restaurant, Horatio's, is an excellent dining experience - everything cooked to perfection.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Very attentive and professional staff.
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Maple Tree Inn
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Gre
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Everything was exceptional!!!!!
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
The Domain Hotel
Nice stay
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
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 Allied Arts Guild.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.
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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Crescent Park
Crescent Park might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center 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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
Southgate
While Southgate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
