Midtown Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Midtown
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.
The Labyrinth At Grace
Enjoy an outing to The Labyrinth At Grace during your stay in Palo Alto.
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 Midtown
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
"This property appears to have quietly changed ownership and management over the past few years. The "marina" that this namesake is near is no longer a marina, it's abandoned and the rooms are gently showing their age, they charged me $18 for parking?? They also advertise a "hot breakfast" but have ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
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
"Beautiful view from our hotel window. The airport shuttle was on time and very convenient. Nice breakfast. Large hotel room with a comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
"This property is not well maintained. It’s old and the moment I entered the room my dust allergy kicked in. The AC blows straight to your face when you lay on the bed. The wallpaper is peeling off, carpet is disgusting. The only saving grace was the free breakfast and the nice front desk staff."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
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
Where to stay in Midtown
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.
Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stanford Maples Pavillion and Palo Alto Art Center.
