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.
Stanford Memorial Church
Stanford Memorial Church is just one of the places to see in Palo Alto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market during your trip to Palo Alto.
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean room but had to run the shower for 20 minutes before it got hot enough for a shower.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Yes shuttle service excellent Hotel very good staff was excellent
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
I like ♥️ everything about it except the AC Unit so loud 😩👎👎
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
The Domain Hotel
Spacious, clean . quiet room. Modern hotel .
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Maple Tree Inn
Great breakfast! room is smaller than usual hotel rooms but it has everything you’ll need.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.
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 University Arboretum.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, 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.
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.
Southgate
While there might not be top attractions in Southgate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center.
Downtown Palo Alto Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Hotels in top Palo Alto neighborhoods
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- Stanford Theatre
- Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
- Stanford University
- Levi's Stadium
- Tesla Motors
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Googleplex
- California's Great America
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- PayPal Park
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Silicon Valley
- Apple Campus
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Miramar Beach
- Facebook Campus
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Stanford Stadium
- California State University East Bay
- San Jose Civic Auditorium
