Ventura Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Ventura
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.
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.
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 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
"I’ve stayed at this hotel many times in the past. I couldn’t believe how run down the property has become. The lobby is nice, but the rooms need a deep cleaning and a paint job. The shower apparently needed repairs and caulking was just smeared along the repair. It looked horrible. This is something ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"very short stay only 45 mnt then we go back to the airport"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Very clean and spacious room"
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Friendly staff, room was nice and clean and breakfast was good. Overall a good experience."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
"Large facility, room was spacious, quiet, and clean and had what we needed"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"Great room and great staff!"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Ventura
Stanford
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Stanford Maples Pavillion or Stanford Stadium.
East Palo Alto
You'll enjoy the mountain views and restaurants in East Palo Alto. You might want to make time for a stop at San Francisco Bay or Silicon Valley.
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 Antonio Shopping Center and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
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.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
