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
Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson
Top hotels in Ventura
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Clean, comfortable, easy parking, bar on site. Not a destination hotel, but a great place to stay on work trips. Note you'll need a rental car or lots of money for
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
nice people at the reception
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Friendliest at the desk
Reviewed on 19 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
Other neighbourhoods around Ventura
St. Claire Gardens
St. Claire Gardens might not have many top sights, but San Antonio Shopping Center and Palo Alto Art 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 Antonio Shopping Center 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.
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.
Green Acres
While Green Acres isn't home to many top sights, San Antonio Shopping Center and San Andreas Fault Trail are some notable places to visit nearby.
