Sightseeing
Lots of beautiful sights on campus: free Cantor Art Museum, Rodin Sculpture Garden, Oval in front of the Quad with the Memorial Church. My favorite destination, The New Guinea Sculpture Garden
537 locals recommend
Stanford University
450 Serra MallLots of beautiful sights on campus: free Cantor Art Museum, Rodin Sculpture Garden, Oval in front of the Quad with the Memorial Church. My favorite destination, The New Guinea Sculpture Garden
Lots of paths for jogging, biking, & walking. Views of the bay, distant mountains, marshes, wildlife, and hundreds of migratory birds. Closest entrance to a trail head with parking is on Runnymede.
8 locals recommend
Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center
2775 Embarcadero RdLots of paths for jogging, biking, & walking. Views of the bay, distant mountains, marshes, wildlife, and hundreds of migratory birds. Closest entrance to a trail head with parking is on Runnymede.
Beautiful street to talk a walk on leading up to a great shopping district of restaurants, small cafes, merchants, and small art-house theaters.
62 locals recommend
University Avenue
University AvenueBeautiful street to talk a walk on leading up to a great shopping district of restaurants, small cafes, merchants, and small art-house theaters.
A beautiful place to walk, bike, hike and take in the views of the marshlands, San Francisco Bay, wetlands, and migratory birds.
Ravenswood Preserve
Bay RoadA beautiful place to walk, bike, hike and take in the views of the marshlands, San Francisco Bay, wetlands, and migratory birds.
A historic home and garden that has been featured in many movies and television shows that is available to tour. It is beautiful both inside and out.
141 locals recommend
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdA historic home and garden that has been featured in many movies and television shows that is available to tour. It is beautiful both inside and out.
Great place to take a run or hike with sweeping views of the bay area.
99 locals recommend
Stanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailGreat place to take a run or hike with sweeping views of the bay area.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best yoga studios on the Peninsula. Great instructors and lots of classes www.yogasource.com/paloalto/schedule
16 locals recommend
YogaSource
158 Hamilton AveOne of the best yoga studios on the Peninsula. Great instructors and lots of classes www.yogasource.com/paloalto/schedule
Massage & spa treatments and you can get a private spa room with sauna, cold plunge, jacuzzi, steam, etc. The rooms have different features and designs from zen, to Moroccan. Nice gift shop.
30 locals recommend
Watercourse Way
165 Channing AveMassage & spa treatments and you can get a private spa room with sauna, cold plunge, jacuzzi, steam, etc. The rooms have different features and designs from zen, to Moroccan. Nice gift shop.
Food Scene
Fraiche Yogurt
200 Hamilton AveMy favorite yoghurt shop.
Starbucks
2000 El Camino RealClosest Starbucks
Closest Jamba Juice (they serve steel cut oatmeal too)
12 locals recommend
Jamba Ravenswood Shopping Center
1765 E Bayshore RdClosest Jamba Juice (they serve steel cut oatmeal too)
There is actually a restaurant in here and lots of grocery items you can pick up (many on the not so healthy side)
32 locals recommend
IKEA
1700 E Bayshore RdThere is actually a restaurant in here and lots of grocery items you can pick up (many on the not so healthy side)
A few blocks away and very authentic and affordable Mexican Restaurant next to a mini market. Great place to get a burrito on the run.
13 locals recommend
Three Brothers Tacos
2220 University AveA few blocks away and very authentic and affordable Mexican Restaurant next to a mini market. Great place to get a burrito on the run.
Best Greek Restaurant--you will probably need a reservation so call beforehand (650) 326-0983
94 locals recommend
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StBest Greek Restaurant--you will probably need a reservation so call beforehand (650) 326-0983
My favorite Italian Restaurant--not fancy, but delicious--piping hot pasta, great salads, great people working there.
23 locals recommend
Osteria Toscana
247 Hamilton AveMy favorite Italian Restaurant--not fancy, but delicious--piping hot pasta, great salads, great people working there.
Great quick place to get a healthy asian "box" according to your preferences. Great to go on the run.
22 locals recommend
Asian Box
142 Castro StGreat quick place to get a healthy asian "box" according to your preferences. Great to go on the run.
Great place to eat with a large patio with outdoor dining. Although it is a "pizzeria" the menu has much to offer beyond pizza.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StGreat place to eat with a large patio with outdoor dining. Although it is a "pizzeria" the menu has much to offer beyond pizza.
Award-winning vegan cuisine with an international flair. The "menu constantly changes to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak." It also has a great bar!
57 locals recommend
Millennium
5912 College AveAward-winning vegan cuisine with an international flair. The "menu constantly changes to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak." It also has a great bar!
My favorite historic vegetarian restaurant in San Francisco. Nice views of the Golden Gate Bridge and marina from the expansive windows. Lots of parking in the Fort Mason Center.
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina BlvdMy favorite historic vegetarian restaurant in San Francisco. Nice views of the Golden Gate Bridge and marina from the expansive windows. Lots of parking in the Fort Mason Center.
Nearby and highly reviewed hole in the wall Caribbean Restaurant with great take out.
41 locals recommend
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill
1189 Willow RdNearby and highly reviewed hole in the wall Caribbean Restaurant with great take out.
People line up here to get their favorite ice cream between two of their favorite cookies. I honestly have not partaken, but people feel it is worth the wait.
21 locals recommend
CREAM Palo Alto
440 University AvePeople line up here to get their favorite ice cream between two of their favorite cookies. I honestly have not partaken, but people feel it is worth the wait.
Great place to get a specialty coffee with an outdoor courtyard to sit and relax.
373 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StGreat place to get a specialty coffee with an outdoor courtyard to sit and relax.
Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels
477 California AveClosest place to get bagels.
Cool Cafe at MBP
1525 O'Brien DrNearby place to have lunch.
Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm from mid-May to mid-December prepared food and produce as well as often having live music.
21 locals recommend
Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market
601-699 Gilman StSaturdays from 8 am to 12 pm from mid-May to mid-December prepared food and produce as well as often having live music.
Sprout Café
168 University AveGreat place to get a custom salad with some great soup options
Great place to get a slice of pizza adjacent to a plaza where you can eat outdoors
22 locals recommend
Pizza My Heart
220 University AveGreat place to get a slice of pizza adjacent to a plaza where you can eat outdoors
Panda Express
Closest fast Chinese Food--two blocks away
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Closest Pizza Place--two blocks away
Wingstop
Closest Chicken Place--two blocks from home
Panda Express
Closest Chinese Food a few blocks away
Wildseed
Shopping
Lots to do and see in one stop shopping: Books Inc, Paper Source, Trader Joe's, Peet's Coffee, Tava Indian, Mayfield Bakery/Cafe, Howie's Artisan Pizza, Asian Box, Douce France, Scott's Seafood...
64 locals recommend
Town & Country Village
855 El Camino RealLots to do and see in one stop shopping: Books Inc, Paper Source, Trader Joe's, Peet's Coffee, Tava Indian, Mayfield Bakery/Cafe, Howie's Artisan Pizza, Asian Box, Douce France, Scott's Seafood...
Super close place to do some discount shopping for clothes and shoes (a popular destination judging by the shopping bags left behind by guests)
13 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack East Palo Alto
1771 E Bayshore RdSuper close place to do some discount shopping for clothes and shoes (a popular destination judging by the shopping bags left behind by guests)
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterHuge shopping center.
If you need Starbucks, Jamba Juice, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Togos, Baskin Robbins, Wing Stop, Target Grocery Store & Pharmacy, an ATM, fast food, golf gear, IKEA, Home Depot, Office Depot, or a great grocery store (Cardenas),--It is all nearby.
Ravenswood Shopping Center
1781 E Bayshore RdIf you need Starbucks, Jamba Juice, McDonald's, Taco Bell, Togos, Baskin Robbins, Wing Stop, Target Grocery Store & Pharmacy, an ATM, fast food, golf gear, IKEA, Home Depot, Office Depot, or a great grocery store (Cardenas),--It is all nearby.
Every Sunday year round. Fresh organic produce, baked goods, food stalls, flowers and live music nestled on a street lines with restaurants and shops—a great place to grab a bite and buy some treats for later.
27 locals recommend
California Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California AvenueEvery Sunday year round. Fresh organic produce, baked goods, food stalls, flowers and live music nestled on a street lines with restaurants and shops—a great place to grab a bite and buy some treats for later.
Essentials
Two blocks away, great prices, great produce and bakery w/ restaurant. Great fresh Mexican deli for items to entertain: fresh salsas, queso fresco (get Los Altos brand), and killer guacamole.
49 locals recommend
Cardenas Markets
320 N Capitol AveTwo blocks away, great prices, great produce and bakery w/ restaurant. Great fresh Mexican deli for items to entertain: fresh salsas, queso fresco (get Los Altos brand), and killer guacamole.
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino Real2nd closest and largest Whole Foods
Closest Trader Joe's grocery store. In a shopping center across from Stanford University with many other attractions.
84 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino RealClosest Trader Joe's grocery store. In a shopping center across from Stanford University with many other attractions.
The closest Whole Foods Market (a little on the smaller side) but great selection
341 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealThe closest Whole Foods Market (a little on the smaller side) but great selection
Everything Else
Facebook
1 Hacker WayTwo miles away
Googleplex
1600 Amphitheatre PkwyFive miles away
Restaurant & Spa--closest hotel for company.
11 locals recommend
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
2050 University AveRestaurant & Spa--closest hotel for company.
Arts & Culture
Close by art-house with many independent and foreign films.
33 locals recommend
Landmark Aquarius Theatre
430 Emerson StClose by art-house with many independent and foreign films.
Close by theater with great old classic movies that you may not have had the chance to see on the big screen (Casablanca, Wizard of Oz, Hitchcock, etc. see their online schedule)
67 locals recommend
The Stanford Theatre
221 University AveClose by theater with great old classic movies that you may not have had the chance to see on the big screen (Casablanca, Wizard of Oz, Hitchcock, etc. see their online schedule)
Century Cinema 16
1500 N Shoreline BlvdOne of the closest mega screen movie theaters.
Excellent free museum on Stanford Campus.
143 locals recommend
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrExcellent free museum on Stanford Campus.
One of the largest collections of Rodin sculptures displayed in a garden setting and in the adjacent Cantor Arts Museum on Stanford Campus. Free to the public. Their is a nice cafe here as well.
43 locals recommend
Rodin Sculpture Garden
One of the largest collections of Rodin sculptures displayed in a garden setting and in the adjacent Cantor Arts Museum on Stanford Campus. Free to the public. Their is a nice cafe here as well.