Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Downtown 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 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
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 Downtown Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The staff was incredibly friendly, professional, and always willing to help with anything I needed. The room was comfortable with great amenities and a relaxing atmosphere. I also loved the convenient location, which made it easy to explore the area. The breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Good stay. Quiet, clean, and easy access. Good prices that includes breakfast. Definitely would stay again."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"good"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"Good spot for an early morning flight out of SFO. Dark rooms, comfy beds, not many frills."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown North
While Downtown North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.
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.
