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 ## Visit Ventura Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Palo Alto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto.dx9355) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Stanford University](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/95230653aafebe2c901614f6bfd14d44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford University 4.5/5(34 reviews) 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 Shopping Center](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/3181d5e10594f853407d439586c37e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford Shopping Center 4.5/5(9 reviews) 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) ![Stanford Memorial Church](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/5ad1e54663010cbeb05b04eca1022ed8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford Memorial Church Stanford Memorial Church is just one of the places to see in Palo Alto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Stanford-Memorial-Church-Stanford.d6266768.Attraction) ![Hoover Tower](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7bf6b9e5549cbfd8e5e15e393a5c0bde.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) ![Pearson-Arastradero Preserve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/012bdcd5651aa23772e70218ac687fe5.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) #### 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) ### Things to do ![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 £89 per traveller [](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) ![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 £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beginner-outdoor-rock-climbing-bay-area.a1389006.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) ![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 £661 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/san-francisco-to-zion.a49317158.activity-details) ![Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2174966/8385ce03-91ee-4318-8dda-5f8dcf118a08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley £133 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spa-quality-on-demand-massage-silicon-valley.a2174966.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/a5d013ac_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Nest Hotel Palo Alto 3901 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA £114 24 Jan - 25 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews) Let us check in early we could have had late check out. Was excitied to see wine bar with some nice choices a little pricey but prices were where you could see them so no surprises. Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F01%2F2026&endDate=25%2F01%2F2026&selected=55347&PinnedHotelID=55347&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1110800/1110785/0c231d9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel 1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA £121 23 Jan - 24 Jan 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! (4,815 reviews) Excellent! Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=1110785&PinnedHotelID=1110785&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![Good Nite Inn - Redwood City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/60000/51000/50967/cde183db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Good Nite Inn - Redwood City 485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £72 19 Jan - 20 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,552 reviews) I was in town for a soccer tournament, and although this place doesn't look like much from the outside (it looks like an old hotel, in fact) once you get inside it feels. the same as any Best Western or Marriott or other reliable chain. Loved our room, and the gentleman who checked us in was really ... Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026&selected=50967&PinnedHotelID=50967&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12400/12345/7b6b8635_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront 600 Airport Boulevard Burlingame CA £83 30 Jan - 31 Jan 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 ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (2,890 reviews) Location was good, the hotel was nice and clean. The reason for a 4 star instead of 5 is that parking was $40/day and shuttle only goes to the airport and not downtown Burlingame. Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F01%2F2026&endDate=31%2F01%2F2026&selected=12345&PinnedHotelID=12345&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) ![The Westin San Francisco Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4800/4705/74bf4ae5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Westin San Francisco Airport 1 Old Bayshore Hwy Millbrae CA £117 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,978 reviews) Yes perfect Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=4705&PinnedHotelID=4705&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 £105 23 Jan - 24 Jan 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (2,246 reviews) Breakfast was nice. Bed was comfortable. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=13950&PinnedHotelID=13950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976471900) [See all 3,225 properties in Ventura](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026®ionId=553248635976471900) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-St-Claire-Gardens.dx553248635976478109) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Barron Park While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Barron-Park.dx553248635976474300) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Evergreen-Park.dx553248635976470290) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-College-Terrace.dx553248635976471852) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Midtown Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Art Center. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Midtown.dx553248635976469549) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Green Acres While Green Acres isn't home to many top sights, San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Palo-Alto-Green-Acres.dx864802332381298688) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Ventura Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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