Stanford 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
San Francisco Bay Flight over the Golden Gate Bridge
Top hotels in Stanford
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Friendly staff, clean room, very good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Everything was good.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Good hotel.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The marina is empty. The rooms & common areas are comfortable, but very dated.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Cracked sink and chair with broken handle and smalll low toilet.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Airplane noise was the only downside to this hotel
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stanford
College Terrace
While there might not be top attractions in College Terrace, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Stanford Stadium and Stanford Maples Pavillion.
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.
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.
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.
Old Palo Alto
When in Old Palo Alto, you can plan a visit to Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, 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.
