Old Palo Alto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Old 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.
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Elizabeth F. Gamble 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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Our pick of the best Old Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"We’ve been coming here for a long time, on and off as we travel. Bay Landing is consistently excellent. Some would say the place is dated, but c’mon, it’s not a vacation resort. Most people are there because they’re are catching or returning from a flight. That said, the place is immaculate and the ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"was same all 5 days and toster in breakfast was not working i complant 1st day and nothing was done till i laft foor 5 day"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"The breakfast was excellent, and parking felt safe!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"The air-conditioning was functional and easy to use. I noticed a burning smell when the heat was turned on. The bed wasn’t great, but serviceable for a short visit. There is only one ice machine in the pool area, which was inconvenient. The staff were friendly and pleasant to interact with. Early ..."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"Shuttle left 10 minutes early so waited 25 minutes for next one. No instructions for exiting with car at gate. Had to go back to counter. Very good service from Jesus in restaurant...we had limited time and he hustled our food to us."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Courtesy bus worked well"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Palo Alto
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.
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.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, 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 Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
Midtown
Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.
