Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
Activities
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Our pick of the best Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great location for Super Bowl weekend! Close to the trains/ transportation. Great breakfast!
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Check in was easy and accommodating of our specific needs. The room was big and very comfortable. This definitely exceeded my expectations for the price.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Bar was nice as well as the room.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Great customer service
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
This is an old-fashioned hotel, unpretentious and comfortable. I’d stay here again.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Clean and comfortable. Convenient to the airport.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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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 Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
