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 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 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
Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
San Francisco Picnic Basket Rental for 2–4 Guests
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in Downtown North
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"It is great hotel. Clean, well maintained, nice gym facilities, great view, nice location."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Helpful staff n good room"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"It was a nice stay. Pretty clean and comfy."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"Clean room, accessible parking"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"Clean room"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Good location. Parking too."
Reviewed on 20 May 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.
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.
