Title: Visit Downtown North: Best of Downtown North, Palo Alto Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Downtown North](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-North-Palo-Alto-Hotels.0-n553248635976474595-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Palo Alto](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Palo Alto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Downtown North Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Downtown-North.d553248635976474595.Car-Rental-Guide)[Downtown North Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Downtown-North.d553248635976474595.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Downtown North ## Palo Alto ![Downtown, Palo Alto in Silicon Valley,, California, United States of America.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474595/ba394339-6ce1-4e5e-bd66-d6eca2b355fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Downtown, Palo Alto in Silicon Valley,, California, United States of America.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976474595/ba394339-6ce1-4e5e-bd66-d6eca2b355fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![That's a lamb roasting in the middle of the restaurant. Deals are being done over spanikopita and tsatsiki. Great spot ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9355/8188e54c-b876-4dd8-b4c7-d3438140b3a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Downtown North Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Palo Alto travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Palo-Alto.dx9355) --- ### Popular places to visit ![0_170096217](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/502584/b1167e42-b297-469b-b033-81477e8f6759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Stanford-University-Palo-Alto.d502584.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stanford University Medical Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129319/4e8e5c28-7f1f-4dfb-baf3-fcb6080eb866.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Stanford-University-Medical-Center-Palo-Alto.d6129319.Vacation-Attraction) ![girl holding shopping bags on sunny day outdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162021/b4967736-672a-4a5b-bc7e-3e5d551add75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Stanford-Shopping-Center-Palo-Alto.d6162021.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hoover Tower overlooking a Stanford University courtyard with its sandstone archways and Spanish style architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262724/c757ff6f-61a4-4976-b105-0f350840bfd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Hoover-Tower-Stanford.d6262724.Vacation-Attraction) ![A flock of Willet birds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289475/0c3fad91-d5ab-42ec-a4d6-3c99fa66b972.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Baylands-Nature-Preserve-Palo-Alto.d6289475.Vacation-Attraction) ![Le Penseur dans le jardin du Musée Rodin, Paris.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262729/4c80ad8a-3e4a-4f51-b6fb-124774502efa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Rodin-Sculpture-Garden-Stanford.d6262729.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Private Walking Tour in Stanford University ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46749478/62859780-e196-4c1f-8ba7-a221f671a6bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour CA $7 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/stanford-university-personalized-self-guided-app-tour.a46749478.activity-details) ![Silicon Valley Tech Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/475414/6027414a-4e5f-4c87-9d71-79d7d86452e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Silicon Valley Tech Tour CA $252 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/silicon-valley-tech-tour.a475414.activity-details) ![Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2174966/8385ce03-91ee-4318-8dda-5f8dcf118a08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley CA $244 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/spa-quality-on-demand-massage-silicon-valley.a2174966.activity-details) ![Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47505862/014d9b96-2ee2-448a-b7e3-bed7974b07f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson CA $246 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/tintype-portrait-and-historic-photography-lesson.a47505862.activity-details) ![Oracle Emerald City](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2392821/0d49c1ad-d6af-43c3-be29-c6b9eb49c3a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour CA $1,226 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/suv-tour-to-silicon-valley-including-stanford-walking-tour.a2392821.activity-details) ![Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2573266/645e65ca-17f1-4b08-85bc-c2bd84f2f5f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience CA $171 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/two-flight-indoor-skydiving-experience.a2573266.activity-details) [See all activities in Palo Alto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Palo-Alto.d9355.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Downtown North Hotel Deals ![Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1120000/1110800/1110785/0c231d9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel 1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA CA $197 CA $222 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. 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