Ventura Travel Guide
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.
Stanford Stadium
Catch an event at Stanford Stadium during your trip to 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 Ventura
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
"The mattress was uncomfortable. The floor lamp didn’t work. The towels were small and paper thin. The floor was dirty. There was no decaf coffee or tea. The bathroom door was translucent and let enough light into the room at night to wake up my husband."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Great location"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Friendly front desk staff. Ask if you want housekeeping services when you arrive. Attentive breakfast staff. Terrific value for a Bay Area airport hotel."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Good price for a stay near the airport😀"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"I loved this hotel. Super clean and big. Also it’s super quiet."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"We arrived early and had a drink in the bar. It was pleasant. The room was clean and we had breakfast in the restaurant which was really good. We took the shuttle to and from the airport and it was very convenient. All in all it was a pleasant stay."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ventura
St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Shopping Center and Palo Alto Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 San Andreas Fault Trail.
Charleston Meadows
While Charleston Meadows 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 San Andreas Fault Trail.
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.
College Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in College Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium 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.
