Stanford Travel Guide
Palo Alto
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 University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
San Francisco Bay Flight over the Golden Gate Bridge
Top hotels in Stanford
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Close to the shore trail. Free breakfast had decent choices. Would stay here again ❤️
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The AC is in the room makes huge noice, you can’t sleep if it turned on due to the noice.. you can’t sleep if it turned off due to the lack of air circulation. Overall it’s sleepless time in this room
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Good hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Litttle outdated
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The urinal was very low
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Great location & value. Shuttle bus is cherry on top!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stanford
College Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in College Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Evergreen Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Evergreen Park and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
