Midtown 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 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

All Day Unlimited Games in Silicon Valley

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Top hotels in Midtown

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
I love staying here-it's just the hotel is getting a little tired like the bedding.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Room was clean
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
The bar-restaurant was really good: enjoyed the shrimp crab egg rolls, ribeye steak, the Cobb salad all were very tasty. Staff was professional and friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Yes to both
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Room was clean and comfortable. Bed was comfortable
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Shopping Center and Palo Alto Art Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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.

Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.

Duveneck - St. Francis
While visiting Duveneck - St. Francis, you might make a stop by sights like Palo Alto Art Center and Rinconada Park.

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.

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.


