Old Palo Alto Travel Guide
Palo Alto
Visit Old 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.
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.
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Elizabeth F. Gamble 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.
Top hotels in Old Palo Alto
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Very good
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Problemas con el agua caliente en las tardes se dilata mucho en salir y nomás está tibia, muy inconsistente sale caliente y fría
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Every time I come to the Bay Area I stayed at the Good Nite Inn for several days. It is practical as it is next to 101. For longer stay towels are changed every day but this time the garbage were not emptied and the coffee not replenished. I have noticed the room has been painted and they have added ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Clean
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Did Not Return Property
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Check in took well over 15min. & there were only two people at desk. Plus there was no one in front of us .. not good.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Palo Alto
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.
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.
Leland Manor
When in Leland Manor, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Professorville
When in Professorville, you can plan a visit to Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Museum of American Heritage and Hewlett Packard House and Garage.
