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Things to do in Palo Alto, California

Main Street of old Downtown Palo Alto speaks to once what was and what could be once again. As Palo Alto the community gathers, it leaves a pocket of opportunity for small business owners to come in and set up shop.Take a few minutes to explore what each downtown has to offer by viewing our directory below.

Downtown Palo Alto offers on-the-go dining when you visit your favorite food truck. Pick up some corn tortilla tacos with freshly made pico with a fresh squeeze of lemon to give your day a boost. Food trucks can offer a wide variety of niche ethnic blends.

Downtown Palo Alto makes shopping for wine and other spirits easy by bringing an incredible collection sourced from local, regional well-known producers from around the World. Hit the wine tasting events and stock up on your favorite choice to be shipped home for your convenience.

Downtown Palo Alto hosts several events per year for your listening enjoyment but visit your piano shop to learn how to play and possibly purchase your grand, upright or digital piano. Don't forget the specialty work involved such as tuning and moving which are performed by skilled technicians.

Downtown Palo Alto keeps your pets fed, groomed, clothed and entertained with a wide assortment of ts.s available online and in-store. Does your dog need a bit of training? Check with us for great referrals to dog walkers, trainers and veterinarians who can work with your pets.

Why do you love downtown?

Angela Shields
I will be visiting Ashland for the first time this coming weekend! I have heard from numerous people what a great town it is and how much I will like it. Very excited to check it out and do some shopping!

HILDA SMITH
It has some unique stores.

Heather Anne Hopfinger
You do not have to walk far for a movie or some place great to shop or workout

Valentina Eagar
Fun and unique shopping and eats

Angela Corrigan
Convenient, friendly. Stayed at Kermit inn.

Restaurants in Palo Alto, California


Alway Cafe
1070 Arastradero Road
Downtown Palo Alto



Abundant Air Cafe
2479 East Bayshore Road # 708
Downtown Palo Alto



Baume Restaurant
201 South California Avenue
Downtown Palo Alto



Alto Spago Palo
265 Lytton Avenue
Downtown Palo Alto



Babbo's Mediterranean Bistro
717 Stanford Shopping Center
Downtown Palo Alto



Anatolian Kitchen
2323 Birch St
Downtown Palo Alto



Ba Si Chuan Restaurant
3781 El Camino Real
Downtown Palo Alto



Baker's Cafe
4131 El Camino Real
Downtown Palo Alto



Bella Luna Ristorante
233 University Avenue
Downtown Palo Alto



Downtown Palo Alto Hotels

Finding the best hotel in Downtown Palo Alto can make or break the experience of your entire trip. Take a few minutes to explore what each hotel has to offer by viewing our directory below. Here are some tips to consider:

Bring an actual credit card to avoid deposits and pre-authorizations consuming money in your checking account which will reduce your available balance. Hotels that accept paper cash often ask for a hefty deposit to cover potential damages in your room leaving you scrambling to find an ATM.

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Ask to be placed opposite of any roadways. Road noise can be a constant source of pollution which may not be a noticeable problem during the day but reveals itself at night. Don't be afraid to request a room change to get a better sleep.


Days Inn Palo Alto - Stanford Area
 4238 El Camino Real


Oak Motel Palo Alto
 4279 El Camino Real


The Epiphany, a Joie de Vivre Hotel
 180 Hamilton Ave


NATIONAL AT OAK CREEK PALO ALTO
 1600 Sand Hill Rd


Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
 625 El Camino Real


The Zen Hotel
 4164 El Camino Real


Hotel Parmani
 3200 El Camino Real


Americas Best Value Inn - Sky Ranch
 4234 El Camino Real


Garden Court Hotel
 520 Cowper Street


The Westin Palo Alto
 675 El Camino Real


STANFORD MOTOR INN PALO ALTO
 3305 EL CAMINO REAL


Dinah's Garden Hotel
 4261 El Camino Real


OAKWOOD AT OAK CREEK
 1520 Sand Hill Road


OAKWOOD AT PARKER PALO ALTO
 1094 Tanland Drive


Creekside Inn
 3400 El Camino Real


Travelodge Palo Alto Silicon Valley
 3255 El Camino Real


Quality Inn Stanford/Silicon Valley
 3901 El Camino Real


Palo Alto Lodge
 3339 El Camino Real


Cardinal Hotel
 235 Hamilton Avenue


Crowne Plaza Cabana, Palo Alto
 4290 El Camino Real


Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alt
 2050 University Ave


Hotel Keen
 425 High Street


Comfort Inn Palo Alto Stanford University
 3945 El Camino Real