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.
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.
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.
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 breakfast was great but there many little things already broken in this new-looking hotel or not very convenient from the beginning. One side lamp was not working, another was hanging limply, the sink sprayed everywhere. The TV required a PhD to operate it. The closet was halfway hidden behind ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"The rooms were clean, the hotel is conveniently located near the airport, and the breakfast was great. It also offers a beautiful ocean view and a shuttle service for airport pickup and drop-off."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Swimming pool and jacuzzi poorly maintained. It doesn’t heat up well and no bubbles"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"Shuttle left 10 minutes early so waited 25 minutes for next one. No instructions for exiting with car at gate. Had to go back to counter. Very good service from Jesus in restaurant...we had limited time and he hustled our food to us."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Great staff, customer service outstanding. The only challenge was I got my directions wrong & Headed out the Ellis door for dinner. Didn’t realize on that side was directly entering the tenderloin. So always exit the front, lots of great restaurants in that direction!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ventura
St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and San Antonio Shopping 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 Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center.
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 Frost Amplitheater.
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.
