Palo Alto
Travel Guide
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
Situated near the Baylands Nature Preserve, East Palo Alto offers access to a scenic marshland trail and is close to the Ravenswood 101 shopping center. Convenient transportation options include U.S. Route 101 and SamTrans.
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.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
Ventura
While Ventura 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 San Antonio Shopping Center.
Creekside Inn
The property is very clean and inviting. The staff was very helpful and the free bottle of wine at check in was exactly what I needed after a long day of meetings and travel. The bed was really comfy and the room was very clean! It felt almost like home.
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Great staff
Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Charging those rates for places like this should be a crime It's very dated. Bed sheets have stains from god knows what. I left after the first night.
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
Palo Alto Cottage: Privacy, Comfort & Convenience
Great
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
California Golden Dream C9
Large Palo Alto Home, Pool, 5 beds/3 baths, close to Levi's Stadium
I had excellent communication with the host as well as the property care taker who I had to call with a plumbing issue. They were responsive and helpful every step of the way.The house had the space we needed for our extended family and enough dishes, towels, bedding, seating for our group. The outside ...
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
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.
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero 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.
Things to do
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