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.
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
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Top hotels in University South
The Westin San Francisco Airport
nice people at the reception
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Room view was terrific and front desk personnel were very friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
My room is large and clean, beautiful sparkling pool and mature trees to look at on my balcony. It’s a hidden gem. Easy to get to work! Happy staff to great you. It’s my favorite Bay Area hôtel.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Staff was respectful and helpful and hotel was clean and nice.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Room was spotless like always. Front staff and house keepers are always so polite.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Stay was awesome! It was clean, affordable, and friendly. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 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 Stanford Stadium and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, 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 Allied Arts Guild.
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.
