Title: Ventura Travel Guide: Best of Ventura, Palo Alto Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ventura](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura-Hotels.d553248635976471900.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Ventura Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ventura.d553248635976471900.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ventura Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ventura.d553248635976471900.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ventura Travel Guide ## Palo Alto ![portrait of cheerful asian Korean female international student carrying book and looking at camera with smile against background of school campus and hoover tower in California usa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471900/49025652-8590-45c5-8d3e-e7590237ad3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![portrait of cheerful asian Korean female international student carrying book and looking at camera with smile against background of school campus and hoover tower in California usa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976471900/49025652-8590-45c5-8d3e-e7590237ad3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ventura Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Palo Alto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto.dx9355) --- ### Popular places to visit ![0_170096217](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502584/b1167e42-b297-469b-b033-81477e8f6759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-University-Palo-Alto.d502584.Attraction) ![Stanford University Medical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129319/4e8e5c28-7f1f-4dfb-baf3-fcb6080eb866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-University-Medical-Center-Stanford.d6129319.Attraction) ![girl holding shopping bags on sunny day outdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162021/b4967736-672a-4a5b-bc7e-3e5d551add75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Shopping-Center-Palo-Alto.d6162021.Attraction) ![A flock of Willet birds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289475/0c3fad91-d5ab-42ec-a4d6-3c99fa66b972.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Baylands-Nature-Preserve-Palo-Alto.d6289475.Attraction) ![Hoover Tower overlooking a Stanford University courtyard with its sandstone archways and Spanish style architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262724/c757ff6f-61a4-4976-b105-0f350840bfd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoover-Tower-Stanford.d6262724.Attraction) ![Nothing but green grass and blue skies at this Palo Alto Preserve. Parking lot full? There is some street parking towards Page Mill. #Parks](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9355/79cc33d9-e33c-4d98-bb8b-d471b46f1540.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pearson-Arastradero Preserve Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pearson-Arastradero-Preserve-Palo-Alto.d553248621532640364.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private Walking Tour in Stanford University ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46749478/62859780-e196-4c1f-8ba7-a221f671a6bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour £4 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/stanford-university-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a46749478.activity-details) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2573266/645e65ca-17f1-4b08-85bc-c2bd84f2f5f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience £93 per traveller **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2573266.activity-details) ![Silicon Valley Tech Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/475414/6027414a-4e5f-4c87-9d71-79d7d86452e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Silicon Valley Tech Tour £137 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/silicon-valley-tech-tour.a475414.activity-details) ![Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1391601/fe50a3dc-b95f-4815-a331-05cbbc16d855.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2 £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/outdoor-rock-climbing-level-2.a1391601.activity-details) ![Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1389006/f88c6e25-e576-4462-9814-d27f0a305b4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area £96 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-outdoor-rock-climbing-bay-area.a1389006.activity-details) ![Lower Antelope Canyon 1](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49317158/9fa916ba-c33c-4ab1-b9c0-7c9f8f054afd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour £702 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-to-zion.a49317158.activity-details) [See all activities in Palo Alto](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Ventura ![The Nest Hotel Palo Alto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/55400/55347/312ff50c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Nest Hotel Palo Alto 3901 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £84 28 Mar - 29 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews) Very welcoming to me and my service animal. The desk is staffed 24/7 and they have a very good complimentary breakfast. Room was modern, clean, quiet, and cozy. Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=55347&PinnedHotelID=55347&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1110800/1110785/b6378346_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel 1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA £121 27 Mar - 28 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (4,864 reviews) Great find! Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026&selected=1110785&PinnedHotelID=1110785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/900/828/efc155d5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport 835 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA £84 3 Apr - 4 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,486 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=04%2F04%2F2026&selected=828&PinnedHotelID=828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28600/28502/336a0345_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG 1177 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA £81 4 Apr - 5 Apr 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! (2,672 reviews) Understaffed Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026&selected=28502&PinnedHotelID=28502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![Aloft San Francisco Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14000/13950/f5fef020_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Aloft San Francisco Airport 401 E Millbrae Ave Millbrae CA £97 10 Apr - 11 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 9/10 Wonderful! (2,268 reviews) Great location & value. Shuttle bus is cherry on top! Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=13950&PinnedHotelID=13950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![The Dylan at SFO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/24300/24251/f6c9f16f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Dylan at SFO 110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,854 reviews) Was just there for a quick overnight. Great clean property, nice amenities like wine, snacks and free cappuccino machine. It was quiet and in safe location. What a great value!! 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