Midtown Travel Guide
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 University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Agnews Historic Park Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
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
Top hotels in Midtown
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Hotel is dated, pillows were not soft enough. Shower not fully functional.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean romm
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Great stay, thank you!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Clean, and service 100%
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
I really enjoy coming to this hotel week after week. One thing I was noticing is how the staff members are always busy doing something to keep this place in excellent condition. Maintenance staff Rafa and Isaiah are continually moving around and getting stuff done. The swimming pool and hot tub are ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
very welcoming… great service… great room!!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Midtown
St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but Palo Alto Art Center and San Antonio Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Ventura
Though Ventura may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.
Duveneck - St. Francis
While visiting Duveneck - St. Francis, you might make a stop by sights like Palo Alto Art Center and Rinconada Park.
Evergreen Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Evergreen Park and surrounding area, you can visit Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
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 Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
