Old Palo Alto Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
Top hotels in Old Palo Alto

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Expensive parking $36 a day
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Great stay. Clean room.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Very quiet and convenient airport shuttle. Love the pillows best night sleep in a hotel. Outdated carpet but overall, very clean. We left early so didn't experience the breakfast. Love the walk around the bay and hotel and seeing planes landing.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Room great, location and shuttle were excellent Enjoyed 2 restaurants and Starbucks on site.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

The Dylan at SFO
The rooms were spotless and the staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Room was great, staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
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 Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center.

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 Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center.

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.

Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Stadium and San Antonio Shopping Center.

University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Museum of American Heritage.
Old Palo Alto Travel Guide
- Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center
- Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
- Stanford University
- Levi's Stadium
- SAP Center at San Jose
- Tesla Motors
- Googleplex
- California's Great America
- San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- PayPal Park
- Silicon Valley
- San Mateo County Event Center
- Yahoo Headquarters
- Facebook Campus
- Miramar Beach
- Apple Campus
- California State University East Bay
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Stanford Stadium
- San Jose Civic Auditorium
