Downtown North
Palo Alto
Visit Downtown North
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 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.
Things to do
Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
San Francisco Picnic Basket Rental for 2–4 Guests
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley
Top hotels in Downtown North
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
great location nice shuttle service to airport
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Clean and quiet. Great park next door with very nice walking paths along the bay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
The included breakfast could have been better. No much choice, only one meat etc.
Reviewed on 30 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
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
The bathroom floor was dirty. There was 1 tissue in
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North
Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre are top sights worth seeing.
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 Palo Alto Art Center and Stanford Stadium, 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 Art Center and Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo.
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.
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.
