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.
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.
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero 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.
Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center
Learn about the local history of Palo Alto when you take a trip to Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center. 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
San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Our pick of the best Old Palo Alto Hotel Deals
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
We love it here.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Courteous staff.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Stayed 1 night, worth it because they have shuttle service so you save money on transportation to airport
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
nice people at the reception
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean room and we had a great marina view! Housekeeping staff was amazing! Front desk people were very polite ! Will stay here again !
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Breakfast was nice. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Palo Alto
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, 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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
