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 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.
Stanford Stadium
Catch an event at Stanford Stadium during your trip to Palo Alto. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Ventura
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
I was a bit put off by my initial view of the place. I think it lacks curb appeal. The staff was pleasant and helpful. The rooms have clearly been renovated and felt modern.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great hotel, good breakfasts and quick check in
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Bad bookkeeping on final bill and charge card attempts without contact
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Sonesta Silicon Valley
Always a great stay. Thank you Cassandra for helping me with my room concern. As always the staff here are so accommodating to assist any concerns. Definitely will return.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Nice hotel and staff are amazing.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Nice employees, very helpful and kind. This was the loudest room ever and we were on a high floor! We could hear the trucks outside and the planes. The air conditioning seemed to turn on over 30-40 minutes. We arrived late, and had to leave relatively early. We needed sleep and didn’t get it.
Reviewed on 6 May 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.
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 Frost Amplitheater.
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 Andreas Fault Trail and San Antonio Shopping Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
