Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
All Day Unlimited Games in Silicon Valley
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Beautiful hotel, breakfast was amazing, and the rooms were super nice. My partner and I really enjoyed our stay and I don’t believe there is anything we can complain about.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Good
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The room overall was not cleaned very well; built up dust on many items such as nightstand lights, coffee tray and on dresser oily/greasy cleaner used which made it and feel disgusting! The border around the mirror had makeup/toothpaste on it. The bathtub had no grippers to keep from slipping. Oh ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
It's an older hotel and I feel decorated to try and help but it's not helping. Bathrooms are old carpet is old and smells. Not for me moving forward I'll probably stay somewhere else
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
We enjoyed our stay. Everything was nice and clean. We will be back 😊
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Comfortsble bed snd room
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown North
While Downtown North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
