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 University Medical Center
If Stanford University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Palo Alto.

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.

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Pearson-Arastradero 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.
Things to do

Mini Golf 9-Hole Course in Silicon Valley Experience

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

Tintype Portrait and Historic Photography Lesson

San Francisco to Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon 4 Day Tour
Top hotels in Downtown North

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
We stayed just one night for a flight the next day. It was such a lovely hotel. It is within a couple of miles of the airport, but it was quiet. I liked their climate control system. No noisy air or heating. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the breakfast was more than adequate. The airport ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Great experience , staff was very nice
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Everything was good
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
lovely stay. convenient. treated well by staff.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Good large room. with coffee and tea choices.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
excellent
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown North

Downtown Palo Alto
If you're spending some time in Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford Theatre and Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market are top sights worth seeing.

University South
While visiting University South, you might make a stop by sights like Stanford Theatre and Museum of American Heritage.

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.

