University South 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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Top hotels in University South
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Check in was easy and accommodating of our specific needs. The room was big and very comfortable. This definitely exceeded my expectations for the price.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The room was nice and had everything I needed. It was clean and quiet. I had to take the shuttle to the airport at 4:15am and it was fast and on time. Very good service
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
the rooms was not cleaned, we found used nakin/tissues on bath room floor when we checked in...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Bar was nice as well as the room.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Overall great place, breakfast was simple but good and fresh, front desk service was amazing. Lots of great restaurants all within walking distance too. Very close to airport rental return - no traffic! Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Love, love, love the Grand Hyatt!!! From the cleanliness of the rooms, how quiet the rooms are, the food is great, excellent bar and an exceptional staff all around!!!! We just keep coming back.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University South
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
