What to do in Palo Alto, CA

Activities, attractions and tours

Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Palo Alto
Palo Alto
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Palo Alto Attractions

Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Palo Alto has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Palo Alto, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Palo Alto with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Places of interest in Palo Alto

Palo Alto is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Palo Alto, and make it a breeze to explore Palo Alto and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Palo Alto to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit to Palo Alto, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Palo Alto.

Palo Alto attractions

Palo Alto has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Palo Alto to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Palo Alto.

Looking for things to do in Palo Alto can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Palo Alto or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Palo Alto attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails!


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What to do in Palo Alto


Popular places to visit

Explore areas of Palo Alto

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Stanford

You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Stadium or Stanford Shopping Center.

Stanford
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East Palo Alto

Mountain views and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about East Palo Alto. A stop by San Francisco Bay is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

East Palo Alto
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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 San Andreas Fault Trail.

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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.

Old Palo Alto
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University South

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While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.

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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.

Midtown

 

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