Ventura 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 Ventura

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Really limited amenities. The room was nice but basic. No lights by the bed. There were reading lights but no bulbs. No info on the tv .. there was a remote behind the tv that allowed Netflix etc but we stumbled around to find it. Minimal towels .. nice breakfast in the morning and coffee .. it was ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Can't trade there for any other place. Peaceful, respectful staff and very serene and safe environment.
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
I was so happy with everything never the food was good. The staff was gonna be only a server. I don’t remember his name, but we went down to go buy some food. We wanted to take it upstairs and he was kind of rude. He was very rude they bother her everything we say to him and when he took our food, ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Sonesta Silicon Valley
The staff were very friendly and the hotel smelled clean. They offered lemon water in the lobby and check in was simple. The room was mostly clean and spacious, the window was left open. I thought the shower was clean until I started to step in and noticed the floor was filthy gray. The carpet was ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Good shuttle to Airport
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ventura

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.

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 Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center.

Charleston Meadows
While Charleston Meadows 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 San Andreas Fault Trail.

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.

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.

Midtown
Though Midtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium.

