Downtown North Travel Guide
Palo Alto


Visit Downtown North
Stay near popular Downtown North attractions
Things to do

Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket

Stanford's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

San Francisco Picnic Basket Rental for 2–4 Guests

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown North

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
"Clean room great ocean view and friendly staff. I would highly recommend this place to stay for anyone. I had an amazing trip and will come back again when visiting San Francisco."
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront
"Good location. Great views. Nice place to go for a walk in the morning. The first room we were assigned had a strange smell. Had to go back and get a different room (with absolutely no view). The staff member at reception was not very friendly. They did not communicate that self parking was $55/night. ..."
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026
Where to stay in Downtown North

Stanford
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Stanford. You might want to make time for a stop at Hoover Tower 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 San Andreas Fault Trail.

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.

University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.





