Old Palo Alto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Old Palo Alto
Stay near popular Old Palo Alto attractions
Activities

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Silicon Valley Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Our pick of the best Old Palo Alto Hotel Deals

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"Every time we stay at this hotel they never disappoint. Best in the bay! Great views!"
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Parking needs updating. You walk into the building and you can smell the unpleasant odor of the restrooms:( carpets look dingy and the couches have seen better days."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
"We love their breakfast, but just make sure to wake up between 7 to 10:30 am (for weekends). It's something we do every time we stay over at Embassy followed by a walk beside the ocean."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
"Easy access from the airport with a free shuttle. Beautiful view of the bay and fantastic food and drinks at the airport view lounge in the lobby."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Old Palo Alto

Stanford
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Hoover Tower or Stanford Stadium.

East Palo Alto
You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.

Barron Park
While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.

University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre are top sights worth seeing.




