Los Altos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Daytime view of the historic downtown urban core of Los Altos, California, USA.
Daytime view of the historic downtown urban core of Los Altos, California, USA.
Footbridge in California Bay Laurel Forest. Creek Trail, Hidden Villa, Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California, USA.
Beautiful mansion surrounded by trees on the hills surrounding San Francisco bay area, California
Los Altos History Museum

Where to stay in Los Altos

Panoramic view of the Peninsula on a cloudy day; view towards Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Silicon Valley and Dumbarton Bridge and San Francisco in the background, San Francisco bay, California

Los Altos Hills

Travellers enjoy Los Altos Hills for its mountain views and parks. Consider checking out Foothills Park while you're in the area.

Los Altos Hills
Panoramic view in Rancho San Antonio county park on a stormy day, south San Francisco bay, California

North Los Altos

If you're spending some time in North Los Altos, San Andreas Fault Trail and Los Altos History Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North Los Altos
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South Los Altos

Though South Los Altos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rancho San Antonio Preserve and Historic Murphy Avenue.

South Los Altos
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Country Club

While Country Club isn't home to many top sights, Rancho San Antonio Preserve and Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

Country Club
Los Altos, California, USA - August 30, 2024: Morning traffic passes the historic wrought iron clock in the historic downtown district.

Downtown Los Altos

While Downtown Los Altos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Los Altos History Museum and San Andreas Fault Trail.

Downtown Los Altos
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Woodland Acres - The Highlands

Though Woodland Acres - The Highlands may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rancho San Antonio Preserve and Blackberry Farm Golf Course.

Woodland Acres - The Highlands
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
The price is NZ$266 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
NZ$266
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,822 reviews)
Staff awesome, clean room, great location. Will return for sure.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
835 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is NZ$185 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$185
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,455 reviews)
Everything was great! We asked to be switched to another room due to sanitary reasons and that was no problem. New room was fantastic, only thing that we would suggest looking at is the shower head - when turning on the shower, the shower head expelled this high pitched noise the entire time while ...

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 out of 5
485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA
The price is NZ$160 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
NZ$160
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,587 reviews)
Clean and staff

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

4 out of 5
588 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SAP Center at San Jose ...
9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
Spacious unit. Newer building with nice amenities and secure parking. Building was quiet and peaceful, even though it is adjacent to a university. We enjoyed the space and the location. The unit is modern inside and nicely furnished We appreciated the detailed check in instructions. The only minor ...

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays

2 out of 5
295 SNOW CREST RD. Los Gatos CA
Stay at this cabin in Los Gatos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions Castle Rock State Park and Castle Rock Falls are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
We had a great time and really enjoyed it

Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown

Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown

4 out of 5
77 N Almaden Ave San Jose CA
Stay at this business-friendly apartment in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour business centre. Popular attractions SAP Center at ...
6.4/10 (37 reviews)
This location was great! The bed was comfortable and the apartment was clean. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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