Los Altos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Los Altos History Museum showing a park and a house
Los Altos History Museum showing interior views
Los Altos History Museum featuring interior views
Los Altos History Museum which includes interior views and a city
Los Altos History Museum featuring interior views

Where to stay in Los Altos

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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
Los Altos History Museum showing a park and a house

North Los Altos

If you're spending some time in North Los Altos, Los Altos History Museum and San Andreas Fault Trail 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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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 Antonio Shopping Center.

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
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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
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$184 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$184
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,970 reviews)
"This property was a pretty good deal for the price. The location was fantastic, the daily buffet breakfast at the restaurant was nice and the other food there was tasty as well. The property itself needed a little TLC but nonetheless we enjoyed our stay in our comfortable room. We would consider ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln, Milpitas, CA
The price is AU$176 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
AU$176
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,561 reviews)
"Very comfortable!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$222 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$222
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,444 reviews)
"Great place and awesome breakfast!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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Hilltop Los Altos Stay Near Stanford + Pool, Grill, KTV & Views

Hilltop Los Altos Stay Near Stanford + Pool, Grill, KTV & Views

Los Altos Hills
Stay at this villa in Los Altos. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Los Altos History Museum are located ...
Hilltop Los Altos Stay Near Stanford + Pool, Grill, KTV & Views
Luxurious Vintage French Chateau

Luxurious Vintage French Chateau

Los Altos Hills
Stay at this villa in Los Altos. Enjoy private pools, a sauna, and a garden. Popular attractions Shoreline Amphitheatre and Los Altos History Museum are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
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"Kiana is the best!"

Reviewed on 22 Oct. 2024

Luxurious Vintage French Chateau
Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

4 out of 5
588 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Santana Row Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (47 reviews)
"Check-in overly complicated"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
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Popular places to visit

Los Altos History Museum showing a park and a house

Los Altos History Museum

This multi-storey complex comprehensively recounts the story of Los Altos' journey from pioneer settlement to tech nirvana.

Los Altos History Museum

Foothill College

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Foothill College during your trip to Los Altos. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Foothill College

San Andreas Fault Trail

You can take time to visit San Andreas Fault Trail during your travels to Los Altos. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

San Andreas Fault Trail

Cities near Los Altos

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Cupertino

Mountain View

Mountain View

Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Redwood City which includes street scenes and a city

Redwood City