Visit Palo Alto
Where to stay in Palo Alto

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.

East Palo Alto
Visitors to East Palo Alto like its mountain views and restaurants, and San Francisco Bay is a sight worth a stop.

Barron Park
Though Barron Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Antonio Shopping Center 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.

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

Midtown
While Midtown 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 Art Center.

Creekside Inn
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The Palo Alto Inn
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The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
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@ Marbella Lane -cozy 1BR Studio in Palo Alto Dwtn

Palo Alto Downtown Stanford Housing
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

Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson

Napa Valley & Sausalito Day Tour from San Francisco
