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.
Things to do
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Nice room and efficient staff.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
I loved the old school charm. So many hotels today seem the same. This hotel harms back to an earlier time with a classic look.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
I love this hotel!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Yes
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Airport shuttle convenient.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Great location and great price
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.
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 Theatre.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, 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 Stanford Maples Pavillion.
