Palo Alto · Santa Clara County, CA
Cheap things to do in Palo Alto
Scout analyzed 52 Palo Alto places and surfaced the ones that actually fit cheap day out.
Places analyzed
52
Matches
24
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Scout-verified spots
Green Acres
Juana Briones Park
Fanciful playground in a former apricot orchard with a field, basketball court & picnic tables.
Community Center
Rinconada Cultural Park
City's 19-acre park with live oaks & redwoods, hosting a swimming pool, playground & sports fields.
Crescent Park
Eleanor Pardee Park
Neighborhood park with playgrounds, grassy fields, community gardens & a multipurpose concrete bowl.
University South
Meyhouse & Meyhouse Jazz Club
Evergreen Park
Peers Park
This 4.7-acre park offers age-specific play areas, a grassy lawn & courts for basketball & tennis.
Old Palo Alto
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
A 2.5-acre plot encompassing herb & rose gardens, a historic home, a carriage house & a tearoom.
Midtown
Palo Alto - Greer Park
This 22-acre city park holds a playground, sports fields, BBQ facilities & a skateboarding complex.
Barron Park
Cornelis Bol Park
13.8-acre city park featuring multi-use trails, a playground & a native plant garden.
Downtown North
Vino Locale
Featuring regional wines, seasonal & organic fare, plus a patio with live music most evenings.
Downtown North
Johnson Park
Green space known for its playground & concrete slide, plus picnic areas & community garden plots.
Midtown
Covour Coffee
Food & Drink
CoHo
Coffeehouse showcasing student entertainment most evenings, from comedy to live music & karaoke.
Food & Drink
Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
Charming hotel eatery whipping up an all-day menu of farm-to-table dishes by the pool.
Evergreen Park
Sundance The Steakhouse
A candlelit mahogany dining room sets the scene for Angus steaks, seafood & a 450-item wine list.
Food & Drink
Saint Frank Coffee
Downtown North
ROOH Palo Alto
Chic Indian restaurant specializing in curries, fish & meat dishes, plus brunch & unique cocktails.
Food & Drink
Zaytinya
Midtown
Palo Alto Cafe
Outdoors
Pearson-Arastradero Preserve
Dog-friendly open space with an interpretive center, plus marked hiking, biking & equestrian trails.
University South
Philz Coffee
Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Food & Drink
Fambrini’s Cafe
Simple spot offering gourmet sandwiches, salads & desserts, with vegetarian options.
University South
TAVERNA
Greek restaurant serving traditional dishes, grills & small plates amid informal surrounds.
Evergreen Park
iTalico
Trattoria for charcuterie, pastas & upscale Italian dishes in chic, spacious environs.
Food & Drink
Telefèric Barcelona Palo Alto
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
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