Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, CA
Places to go in Palo Alto
52 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Shopping
Anthropologie
Chain selling boho-chic womenswear, shoes, accessories & home decor (some feature wedding attire).
180 El Camino Real, Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
Sports & Recreation
Baylands Nature Preserve
Vast marshland with 15 mi. of trails for walking, running & biking, plus bird-watching & kayaking.
2500 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
Food & Drink
Blue Bottle Coffee
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
456 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Food & Drink
Cafe Venetia
Specialty sustainable coffees & treats in an Italian-inspired, bi-level hangout with sidewalk seats.
417 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Food & Drink
CoHo
Coffeehouse showcasing student entertainment most evenings, from comedy to live music & karaoke.
459 Lagunita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Outdoors
Cornelis Bol Park
13.8-acre city park featuring multi-use trails, a playground & a native plant garden.
3590 Laguna Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Food & Drink
Covour Coffee
2706 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Food & Drink
Dinah's Poolside Restaurant
Charming hotel eatery whipping up an all-day menu of farm-to-table dishes by the pool.
4261 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Outdoors
Eleanor Pardee Park
Neighborhood park with playgrounds, grassy fields, community gardens & a multipurpose concrete bowl.
851 Center Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Outdoors
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
A 2.5-acre plot encompassing herb & rose gardens, a historic home, a carriage house & a tearoom.
1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Food & Drink
Ethel's Fancy
550 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Food & Drink
Evvia Estiatorio
Destination for refined renderings of classic Greek dishes in lively surroundings.
420 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Food & Drink
Fambrini’s Cafe
Simple spot offering gourmet sandwiches, salads & desserts, with vegetarian options.
2500 El Camino Real Ste 105, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Wellness
Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto
Chic rooms & suites, some with mountain views, plus a rooftop pool, modern Italian dining & a spa.
2050 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
Arts & Culture
Frost Amphitheater
Opened in 1937, this Stanford University outdoor concert hall features popular musical artists.
351 Lasuen St, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Food & Drink
iTalico
Trattoria for charcuterie, pastas & upscale Italian dishes in chic, spacious environs.
341 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Outdoors
Johnson Park
Green space known for its playground & concrete slide, plus picnic areas & community garden plots.
268 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Outdoors
Juana Briones Park
Fanciful playground in a former apricot orchard with a field, basketball court & picnic tables.
609 Maybell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94309, USA
Food & Drink
La Boheme
Convivial establishment preparing a range of traditional & modern French specialties.
415 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA
Food & Drink
Local Union 271
Omelets, sandwiches, seafood & more from farm-sourced ingredients in an airy, relaxed restaurant.
271 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Food & Drink
Macarena Restaurant in Palo Alto
420 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Food & Drink
Mademoiselle Colette
Homespun French cafe known for salads, sandwiches & fancy pastries served in comfortable quarters.
499 Lytton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA
Food & Drink
Madera
Upscale hotel dining featuring seasonal American fare in a handsome space with a wall of windows.
2825 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
Wellness
Massage Therapy Center Palo Alto
368 California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA