Ventura Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Aerial view of Stanford University campus showcasing the iconic Hoover Tower and surrounding buildings at sunset. Palo Alto, California, USA. 28 December 2024.

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 University
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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.

Stanford Shopping Center
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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.

Baylands Nature Preserve
Aerial view of Stanford University, Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, California, USA.

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.

Hoover Tower
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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.

Rodin Sculpture Garden

Stanford Stadium

Catch an event at Stanford Stadium during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Stanford Stadium

Activities

Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park

Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

AU$174
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Private Walking Tour in Stanford University

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

AU$7
per traveller
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area

AU$180
per adult
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
Rock Climbing 2 - Beyond the Basics

Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2

AU$166
per adult
Outdoor Rock Climbing - Level 2
BEST Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco

Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco

AU$1,319
per traveller
Redwood&Crater Lake National Park&Oregon 3-Day Tour from San Francisco
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Our pick of the best Ventura Hotel Deals

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 out of 5
3901 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA
The price is AU$185 per night from 15 May to 16 May
AU$185
15 May - 16 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palo Alto. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
Breakfast was minimal and not really for someone like me- vegetarian and gluten sensitive. Only thing I could eat was a plain yogurt. Coffee was just okay (room coffee was better). But otherwise lovely stay. Gym was pretty decent.

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
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$221 per night from 5 June to 6 June
AU$221
5 June - 6 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,841 reviews)
Muy bueno.excelente. Lo recomendamos mucho.

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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$179 per night from 25 May to 26 May
AU$179
25 May - 26 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,735 reviews)
Rooms are clean, entrance and lobby are posh and fancy, great deal!

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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$154 per night from 24 May to 25 May
AU$154
24 May - 25 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! (1,781 reviews)
Run down hard bed paper thin blanket and no extra one available.

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
835 Airport Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is AU$180 per night from 30 May to 31 May
AU$180
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,550 reviews)
Close to airport

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4 out of 5
600 Airport Boulevard Burlingame CA
The price is AU$199 per night from 5 June to 6 June
AU$199
5 June - 6 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,006 reviews)
Room was up-to-date style wise and clean; good size for two people.

Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
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Other neighbourhoods around Ventura

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St. Claire Gardens

St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and San Antonio Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

St. Claire Gardens
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Barron Park

While Barron Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center.

Barron Park
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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.

Evergreen Park
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College Terrace

While there might not be top attractions in College Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Frost Amplitheater.

College Terrace
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Midtown

Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.

Midtown
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Green Acres

While Green Acres isn't home to many top sights, San Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Green Acres

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