Downtown North Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Downtown North
Popular places to visit
Stanford University
Enjoy the student 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
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
Stanford Shopping Center
You can enjoy retail therapy at Stanford Shopping Center during your visit 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 when you spend time at Hoover Tower. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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.
Things to do
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
San Francisco Bay Flight over the Golden Gate Bridge
Top hotels in Downtown North
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Exceeded expectations. What a value. I wish we’d done more than one night here - my young daughters feel the same. Wonderful stay, we will be back.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Excellent. Be aware parking a car is very expensive
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Really — not even 1 bottle of water?!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Airport shuttle was fine. Loved coming into lobby with smell of warm cookies. Very nice greeting. Room was clean. Reception was efficient and friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
All was good, with the only issue being lack of clarity on whether wi-fi access is included. Paid extra and then learned I didn’t have to.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crescent Park
While Crescent Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Community Center
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Community Center and surrounding area, you can visit Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
