South Los Altos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

View towards south San Francisco bay after a storm; landscape with rainbow, California
View towards south San Francisco bay after a storm; landscape with rainbow, California

Popular places to visit

Pinnacles National Park

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
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

Our pick of the best South Los Altos Hotel Deals

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 out of 5
485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA
The price is AU$136 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
AU$136
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,604 reviews)
Great price, clean room, private patio.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
2585 Seaboard Ave San Jose CA
The price is AU$147 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$147
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (497 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Spark by Hilton San Jose Airport
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,619 reviews)
The room was clean. The drain in the shower was clear, which I often check for. The staff were lovely. The only small thing that would be amazing is brighter lights in the bathroom. I would be happy staying here again! The location is very convenient too!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Maple Tree Inn
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr San Jose CA
The price is AU$181 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$181
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,678 reviews)
The staff was helpful, kind, and patient.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

3.5 out of 5
3400 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
The price is AU$204 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$204
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,693 reviews)
Great stay!!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Creekside Inn
La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley

3.5 out of 5
399 Silicon Valley Boulevard San Jose CA
The price is AU$133 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
AU$133
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Star is fantastic

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

La Hacienda San Jose Silicon Valley
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Other neighbourhoods around South 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
Los Altos, California, USA - August 30, 2024: Morning traffic passes the historic wrought iron clock in the historic downtown district.

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 Andreas Fault Trail.

Downtown Los Altos
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North Los Altos

If you're spending some time in North Los Altos, San Andreas Fault Trail and Los Altos History Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North Los Altos
Panoramic view of the Peninsula on a cloudy day; view towards Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Silicon Valley and Dumbarton Bridge and San Francisco in the background, San Francisco bay, California

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

South Los Altos Travel Guide

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