Downtown Palo Alto
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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 University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
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.
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.
Things to do
Self Guided Walking Tour in Agnews Historic Park
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room, very good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
This hotel has great water pressure! I hardly ever see that. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
airport shuttle on time. Breakfast bar adequate.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The facility was very adequate with the exception that they charge for parking. And breakfast was not complementary.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
This was an excellent choice I made on all fronts.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
Great place to stay for an early flight from SFO. There is even a dedicated stop on the AirTrain line for the hotel so you don’t even have to go outside. The room and the public areas are well appointed and maintained. I will definitely do this again next time I’m flying early.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 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 Allied Arts Guild.
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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, 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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.
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.
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.
