Old Palo Alto Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Old Palo Alto
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 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.
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Elizabeth F. Gamble 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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Top hotels in Old Palo Alto
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Great location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"I always stay here when traveling & overnight before flights."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Pretty good"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Clean, quiet and efficient. Excellent value."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Was a great stay. Very friendly & helpful staff ☺️"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"The amenities and professionalism of the staff was excellent!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Palo Alto
Evergreen Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Evergreen Park and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
Leland Manor
When in Leland Manor, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Hewlett Packard House and Garage and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market.
Midtown
Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.
