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 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.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto when you stop by Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
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
Top hotels in University South
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Great location but the pool/spa was not cleaned, hard to connect to wifi and our tv wasn't working."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Nice, freshly updated. Convenient to SFO. Free breakfast is a nice touch. Walkable to restaurants on Bayshore."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Best hotel. Dinner drinks Ocean views outstanding..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"It’s aged but lovingly so - I would definitely recommend and stay there again! It’s a relic that is beautifully maintained- hell yeah I would stay here again @shannonlantzer"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Super clean and luxurious feeling! Highly recommended! Although my booking stated free parking and 2 free complimentary drink and didn’t receive either one. Parking is $20 per night!"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"The beds are terrible , paid for a queen bed and got a double"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Where to stay in University South
Stanford
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Maples Pavillion or Stanford Stadium.
East Palo Alto
You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.
Barron Park
While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
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.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
