Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown 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.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto when you stop by Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Activities
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Did not have any breakfast I had a early flight"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Breakfast was delicious"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"My room had a strong smoke smell I asked the front desk if it was a nonsmoking room they said yes it was and if they could give us other room i was willing to pay the difference in price for a upgrade they said they couldn’t move us to other room because they were booked. We went to buy all kind ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
"Clean, basic room. Nothing was broken; everything worked. But it was simple: bed, nightstand, tv stand/desk. One chair."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
"Front desk staff were very friendly"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Our ottoman had blood on it and the room was dusty."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
Downtown North
While Downtown North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Crescent Park
While Crescent Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
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.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
