East Palo Alto Travel Guide
Palo Alto
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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.
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.
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
All Day Unlimited Games in Silicon Valley
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Top hotels in East Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Welcoming and helpful staff. Beautiful location on the bay. Good breakfast options and 24 hour front desk.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Overall, this hotel delivered a smooth, relaxing, and enjoyable stay, and I would absolutely choose to stay here again and recommend it to friends and family.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Although I only stayed one night I would definitely go stay again. It’s a little pricey for one night, but it was worth my stay.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd
The woman that checked me into the hotel was very courteous, and the staff that I encountered were very pleasant as well.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Worst Experience Ever. The receptionist Was Rude af. No sense of customer service at all and the rooms smells like garbage. Bed was full of stains. Bathroom was dirty, i had no other choice at 1 am rather than sitting on the chair and wait for my flight in morning.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Clean, spacious room. Staff was helpful. Shuttle service was great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Palo Alto
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.
Duveneck - St. Francis
While visiting Duveneck - St. Francis, you might make a stop by sights like Palo Alto Art Center and Rinconada Park.
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.
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.
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.
