Downtown Palo Alto
Palo Alto
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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 University Medical Center
Though Stanford University Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto while you are here.
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.
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 with a stop 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
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Properly is a bit old and lacks amenities
Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Housekeeping was outstanding
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The room curtains are moldy. Molds iare health hazards. Carpets are beat up.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Very pleased that the full breakfast including waffles, eggs and toast is back. Nice and quiet location right on the Bay and close to walking trail.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Awesome
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Air conditioner makes noise
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
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.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market 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.
Community Center
While Community Center might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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.
