Downtown North Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Downtown North
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.
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.
Things to do
Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Top hotels in Downtown North
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Good variety of breakfast items.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
There is no shuttle during the day . The hotel is 3 miles from airport and you will be charged $30 minimum by uber. Don’t get there early, 30 minutes before check in and if I did not wait it was a $34 surcharge. Never again…
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Good value.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Older hotel, pricey for what it is.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Breakfast choices were fine. The hotel is a "no cash" policy that makes it difficult to conduct minor transactions. Staff were having a hard time processing payment for coffee, they were unavailable most of the time at the coffee station.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
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.
