Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide
Palo Alto
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Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the student 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 visit 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 when you spend time 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 when you stop by Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Very nice hotel and staff, very clean and comfortable, close to restaurants and close to the airport"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"was same all 5 days and toster in breakfast was not working i complant 1st day and nothing was done till i laft foor 5 day"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Very nice overall"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"Clean rooms quiet and nice staff. Highly recommend"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"Shuttle left 10 minutes early so waited 25 minutes for next one. No instructions for exiting with car at gate. Had to go back to counter. Very good service from Jesus in restaurant...we had limited time and he hustled our food to us."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Courtesy bus worked well"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown North
While Downtown North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do 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
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crescent Park
While Crescent Park may 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.
Community Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Community Center and surrounding area, you can visit Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
