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 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.
The Labyrinth At Grace
Enjoy an outing to The Labyrinth At Grace during your stay in Palo Alto.
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 Midtown

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Kind staff, clean rooms, and a solid breakfast spread. The hotel also connects to a walking path around the bay. Overall, a great place to stay."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Nothing to brag about."
Reviewed on 22 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
"Very nice, clean and safe place to stay. Right next to IHop so getting a full breakfast is easy. Will stay many more times."
Reviewed on 23 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

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Close proximity to the airport with a friendly staff"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

Leland Manor
When in Leland Manor, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.


