Visit Downtown Palo Alto
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 Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto with a stop at Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market during your trip to Palo Alto.
Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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Sonesta Silicon Valley
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Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
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Aloft San Francisco Airport
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Half Moon Bay Lodge
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Stanford Theatre
- Stanford University
- Levi's Stadium
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Tesla Motors
- San Francisco Bay
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- Googleplex
- California's Great America
- Winchester Mystery House
- Santa Clara University
- Stanford University Medical Center
- CSU San Jose State University
- Santa Clara Convention Center
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- PayPal Park
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Apple Campus
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Moffett Federal Airfield
- Big Basin Redwoods State Park
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Great Mall of the Bay Area
- Facebook Campus
- Mountain Winery
- Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
- Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
- Miramar Beach
- Half Moon Bay State Beach
- Computer History Museum
- San Jose Civic Auditorium