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
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
San Francisco Picnic Basket Rental for 2–4 Guests
Top hotels in Ventura
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Yes. Parking was supposed to be free. But they charge $10 on arrival.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
I was only there over night. The room is a good size. Comfortable bed. Very clean. Nice place with breakfast, gym, and sitting areas. Close to walking path. I would stay again. Shuttle from the airport was a little confusing. One of the other shuttles was willing to transport me. Schedule should ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Excellent price and value. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Great experience
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Took me 1.5 hours to check in. Line was literally out the door to parking lot with only 1 person working.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
We always come to San Francisco and stay at the embassy suites; unfortunately the quality of the room we stayed was not great. The beds are horrible; we couldn’t sleep well, the AC was not working properly we had to get a portable heater to warm the room. The furniture on the room needs maintenance ...
Reviewed on 10 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.
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.
Green Acres
While Green Acres isn't home to many top sights, San Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
