Visit Downtown Palo Alto
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the collegiate 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 Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Memorial Church
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto with a visit to Stanford Memorial Church. 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 with a stop at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto with a stop at Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market during your trip to Palo Alto.
Things to do
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco
Premium Small Group LV-Antelope Canyon-Bryce Canyon-Yellowstone 8-Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025
Hyatt Centric Santa Clara Silicon Valley
Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
Downtown North
Though Downtown North might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.
Professorville
While Professorville might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Crescent Park
Crescent Park might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southgate
While Southgate might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Old Palo Alto
Old Palo Alto might not have many top sights, but Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.