Palo Alto · Santa Clara County, CA
Rainy day activities in Palo Alto
Scout analyzed 52 Palo Alto places and surfaced the ones that actually fit rainy day.
Places analyzed
52
Matches
15
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
53 min
Scout-verified spots
Shopping
Town & Country Village
Upscale mall with chains & specialty stores, services & eateries amid pedestrian walkways & gardens.
Midtown
Covour Coffee
Food & Drink
CoHo
Coffeehouse showcasing student entertainment most evenings, from comedy to live music & karaoke.
Food & Drink
Saint Frank Coffee
Midtown
Palo Alto Cafe
University South
Philz Coffee
Laid-back local chain specializes in custom-blended coffees, plus teas, specialty drinks & pastries.
Downtown North
Mademoiselle Colette
Homespun French cafe known for salads, sandwiches & fancy pastries served in comfortable quarters.
Downtown North
Oklava Cafe
Downtown North
Cafe Venetia
Specialty sustainable coffees & treats in an Italian-inspired, bi-level hangout with sidewalk seats.
University South
Palo Alto Creamery
Retro-style diner known for its milkshakes, also serving a full menu of classic American fare.
University South
Verve Coffee Roasters
NorCal-originated chain for thoughtfully sourced coffee drinks in a modern space with wooden decor.
Evergreen Park
ZombieRunner Coffee
Casual coffee shop offering espresso, chai, cold brew, whole beans & snacks.
University South
Blue Bottle Coffee
Trendy cafe chain offering upscale coffee drinks & pastries, plus beans & brewing equipment.
Arts & Culture
Frost Amphitheater
Opened in 1937, this Stanford University outdoor concert hall features popular musical artists.
Shopping
Anthropologie
Chain selling boho-chic womenswear, shoes, accessories & home decor (some feature wedding attire).
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
Book ahead
Book tours and tickets in Palo Alto
Lock in the parts of the plan that sell out — tours, tastings and timed-entry tickets across Palo Alto.
See what's bookable in Palo Alto(opens in a new tab)Scout Places may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.
Make it a night out
Staying over in Palo Alto?
Hotels, resorts and vacation rentals across Palo Alto — book the stay and make a full weekend of it.
Find places to stay in Palo Alto(opens in a new tab)Scout Places may earn a commission when you book through links on this page.