College Terrace Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit College Terrace
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in College Terrace
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
"Room was great. The separate little living room area and bedroom were very nice"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
"Expect to pay $40 to park overnight. A cup of coffee and bowl of oatmeal is &15 and not complimentary."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"Great location. Great breakfast. Friendly staff"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"Ants in the bathroom. I didn't raise this with front desk because we were only staying one more night and I also didn't want our room fumigated during our stay. Fridge sounded like a blizzard blowing in the middle of the night. Upkeep could definitely have been better."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
"The hotel room was very clean and the staff were really helpful with everything.Also, it’s in such a great location and the shuttle was on time with the schedule to and from the airport."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Grand Hyatt at SFO
"Amazing hotel at the airport"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in College Terrace
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.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
