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.
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 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.
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
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Great
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
We had a great stay. The room was very clean. The staff was very courteous and we felt very comfortable and safe in this location.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Coffee was terrible!
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Great shuttle, nice convenient location, very friendly staff in reception and lobby area. Cookies at check in were a treat!
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Clean room, comfortable bed, airport shuttle and excellent restaurant!
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Palo Alto, CA
- Stanford University
- Levi's Stadium
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Tesla Motors
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- Googleplex
- Winchester Mystery House
- Stanford University Medical Center
- California's Great America
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- Santa Clara Convention Center
- CSU San Jose State University
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Santa Clara University
- Silicon Valley
- Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
- Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Great Mall of the Bay Area
- Facebook Campus
- Apple Campus
- Stanford Shopping Center
- California State University East Bay
- Stanford Stadium
