Ventura Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Ventura
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Very kind staff and excellent breakfast. Lovely hotel to stay in
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
The hotel shuttle service was very helpful getting to and from the airport. However, the room although fairly clean leaves a lot to be desired. The spreads on both beds were covered with snags and should be discarded. The mini fridge was not leveled and fell out of its place every time it was opened. ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Grear
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Repeat customer at this motel. Units are clean and very well maintained. Bed is comfortable and room is so easy to maneuver. Refrigerator, hair dryer and iron in room. Heating and cooling is easy to work from wall thermostat. Coffee morning at front desk. 3 stars over all! Knowing room will be clean ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Clean, comfortable, updated, quiet, good bedding, nice decorations, everything worked, shuttle on time. Very happy with experience!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Nice
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ventura
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.
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.
Charleston Meadows
While Charleston Meadows may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail.
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.
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.
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.
