Los Altos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Los Altos

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Downtown Los Altos

While Downtown Los Altos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Los Altos History Museum and Bus Barn Stage Company.

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North Los Altos

If you're spending some time in North Los Altos, Los Altos History Museum and Bus Barn Stage Company are top sights worth seeing.

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South Los Altos

Though South Los Altos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Preserve.

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Los Altos Hills

Travellers enjoy Los Altos Hills for its mountain views and parks. Consider checking out Foothills Park while you're in the area.

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Woodland Acres - The Highlands

Though Woodland Acres - The Highlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Preserve.

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is £109 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£109
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,893 reviews)
"Overall, our stay was alright, pretty mid. Would rate 4 out 5 stars. Night shift staff was amazing and helpful. Always greeted upon arrival or when we were leaving. Clean environment, only complaint was the carpet was damp so it left a little odor. Also, staff helping check in was a bit moody maybe ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4 out of 5
600 Airport Boulevard Burlingame CA
The price is £94 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£94
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,027 reviews)
"This hotel is perfect. It was very nice and very clean. We really enjoyed our stay and plan to stay there from now on."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is £103 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
£103
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Sonesta Silicon Valley
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Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays

3 out of 5
295 SNOW CREST RD. Los Gatos CA
Stay at this cabin in Los Gatos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Mountain Winery and Castle Rock State Park are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (23 reviews)
"SUNSET CABIN. The property was great! This is a farm with free range chickens, geese, and ducks. Thete are about 2 sets of 5 or 6 stairs to get to the cabin and a little bit of dirt and gravel by the garage to get to them. All the cabins have just a few steps and a small walk, but the yurts have ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

4 out of 5
588 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santana Row Shopping ...
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
"Clean room. Nicely appointed. Laundry was very useful. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa

4 out of 5
550 Oak Grove Ave Menlo Park CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Menlo Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a garden. Popular attractions Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Stadium are ...
Mint House Menlo Park by Kasa
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Stay near popular Los Altos attractions

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San Andreas Fault Trail

7.6/10 (5 reviews)
You can take time to visit San Andreas Fault Trail during your travels to Los Altos. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Cities near Los Altos

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Cupertino

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Los Gatos

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Mountain View

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Palo Alto

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