Visit Downtown 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 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.

Stanford Memorial Church
Stanford Memorial Church is just one of the places to see in Palo Alto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Stanford Theatre
You can find out about the history of Palo Alto when you stop by Stanford Theatre. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market during your trip to Palo Alto.
Things to do

Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Palo Alto

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean and decent. Had a good nice sleep.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Maple Tree Inn
Everything was great!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Room was very clean, bed was comfortable. The seating in the lobby area by the front door needs refreshing desperately.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Sonesta Silicon Valley
The hotel was nice for the price. Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

The Domain Hotel
Nice stay
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Palo Alto

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.

University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.

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.

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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.

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 Junior Museum and Zoo and Palo Alto Art Center.

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.







