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.

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.
Things to do

Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

Spa-Quality On Demand Massage - Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley Tour from San Francisco Private

San Francisco Bay Flight over the Golden Gate Bridge
Top hotels in Downtown North

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Great property excellent location. Love the breakfast service
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel
Very accommodating staff, we were able to get breakfast at an earlier time because we had to leave early.
Reviewed on 4 Apr, 2026

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
The front desk staff was amazing I believe the gentleman's name was Hector who checked us in.. so kind so generous with his words, and even gave us free appetizers to the restaurant next door. It was an incredible find and it was an accidental find. Our room was right on the water absolutely beautiful. ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
The staff were very friendly, the rooms and facilities were very clean when I used them. The hotel needs a bit of an update overall but it was good for the price. The free hotel shuttle bus to and from the airport was very convenient and from the airport you can use the BART Train to access local ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
It was a nice hotel to stay in. My family and I had a great time. It was clean and only a 25 min drive to the city. Only thing was: there is no pool. We were sad for that!
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Unable to sleep well. The room next to us seemed to party all night
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 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 Downtown Palo Alto Farmers' Market and Stanford Theatre.

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.

