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.
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.
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
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
THE BREAKFAST WAS GREAT. The Bedding needs to be up dated. The bed covers were very ragged. Shuttle service needs to be more dependable on pickups at the airport and on schedule when going to the airport. I wished more good restaurants were in the area for individuals with dietary limitations.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The hotel is run down. Minimum maintenance. The elevator buttons had long notes above them on limitations of button operation (e.g. statement said for floors x and above use the buttons on the other side of the elevator door. The curtains were nasty. the parking lot asphalt was broken and is need ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Yes but it would be nice to have some bacon or breakfast meat besides eggs what they have is a continental breakfast not breakfast. Room noisy area above me someone stomping & running hard, with rip in carpet, my other stay there two other times was very nice
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Run down hard bed paper thin blanket and no extra one available.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
The airport shuttle running every 15 minutes is a great perk.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Room was up-to-date style wise and clean; good size for two people.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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 Frost Amplitheater.
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.
Leland Manor
When in Leland Manor, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, 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 Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.
