University South 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

Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Top hotels in University South

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Bert welcoming and courteous staff, comfortable room, good bedding. Some of the furnishings may feel from the 90’s, but well preserved. A good stay and good value.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Always great staying here while traveling for work, the receptionists and housekeepers are all great!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The staff was incredibly courteous, kind, and helpful I did not see one person without a smile on their face. Instead of going into Burlingame for dinner, we stayed at the bar due to the fact that Michael was incredibly personable and attentive, he also assured us that the food would be beyond our ...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Clean, spacious room. Staff was helpful. Shuttle service was great.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

The Dylan at SFO
nice and clean, bathroom very nice and new, friendly staff at check in
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Staffs are very nice.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University South

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.

Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.

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.

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.

