University South Travel Guide
Palo Alto
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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.
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero 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's Art and Architecture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Top hotels in University South
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Beautifully furnished and maintained room. Great breakfast. 24 hr airport shuttle.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
The rooms closest to the iHop have a weird smell, rock hard beds, weak water pressure, and flat pillows. Won’t be staying again.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Everything was very good.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Excellent service. Very helpful and polite staff. Room was impeccably clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend and will stay here again.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Dylan at SFO
Noise from upstairs.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Great staff! and good room & location - staff is the best i’ve ever had at a hotel definitely going to come back
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University South
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Downtown North
While Downtown North may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Stanford Shopping Center and Stanford Theatre.
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.
Crescent Park
While Crescent Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
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.
