South Los Altos Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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

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$172 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$172
29 May - 30 May
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! (1,785 reviews)
"The room was spacious and clean, good air conditioning, nice view, specially at sunrise, good location, the staff very professional, helpful and friendly. Definitely recommended."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn

3 out of 5
711 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale CA
The price is AU$160 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$160
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sunnyvale. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,743 reviews)
"Breakfast was very nice, the room was very clean. Overall, a very pleasant experience."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Maple Tree Inn
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

Hyatt Place San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
82 Karina Court, Airport San Jose CA
The price is AU$208 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$208
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr San Jose CA
The price is AU$177 per night from 4 June to 5 June
AU$177
4 June - 5 June
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! (1,857 reviews)
"Repeat the visitor this is my go to spot in the Bay area"

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport
Sonesta Silicon Valley

Sonesta Silicon Valley

4 out of 5
1820 Barber Ln Milpitas CA
The price is AU$177 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$177
29 May - 30 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Milpitas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,937 reviews)
"Unfortunately, our room had a drainage issue with the shower. It further had issues with AC. They came to try and fix drainage but it smelled like eggs. We then got downgraded to another room which was very dirty and not to standard."

Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
4261 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
The price is AU$217 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$217
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Dinah's Garden Hotel
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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 Blackberry Farm Golf Course and Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.

Woodland Acres - The Highlands
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Country Club

While Country Club isn't home to many top sights, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts and Blackberry Farm Golf Course 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, Los Altos History Museum and San Andreas Fault Trail are top sights worth seeing.

North 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

South Los Altos Travel Guide

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