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 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 Stadium
Catch an event at Stanford Stadium during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Top hotels in Stanford

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stanford

College Terrace
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in College Terrace and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.

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.

Evergreen Park
While Evergreen Park 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.

Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.

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

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.