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.
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 Memorial Church
Stanford Memorial Church is just one of the places to see in Palo Alto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market during your trip to Palo Alto.
Activities
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Our pick of the best Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Good restaurant. Clean room, good airport shuttle service
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Ease of check in and out.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
We had a delightful view of the marina and bay. The room/bed was great. Wi-fi horrible. There are some signs this property is not being kept up in a quality way. TV monitor has horrible color quality. It should be replaced. On the 3rd floor there is black tape over the carpet seams in several places. ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
The Dylan at SFO
Clean room, nice decor
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
It was an excellent value for the price! The room was quaint and a bit dated but it was well maintained and also in keeping with the villa style exterior. To my surprise, the buffet breakfast was amazing!!! The eggs were prepared several different ways, which I really enjoyed, the potatoes were excellent ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Breakfast was good!
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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.
Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide
- Stanford University
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Tesla Motors
- Santana Row Shopping Center
- Googleplex
- Winchester Mystery House
- Santa Clara Convention Center
- CSU San Jose State University
- Shoreline Amphitheatre
- Santa Clara University
- Silicon Valley
- Westfield Valley Fair Shopping Mall
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Facebook Campus
- Computer History Museum
