What to do and see in Palo Alto, California (CA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

May 17, 2022 Hector Krause

April 23, 1894
Restaurants in Palo Alto

1. Stanford University

450 Serra Mall, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2004 +1 650-723-2300 http://www.stanford.edu
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,724 reviews

Stanford University

Breeding ground for Silicon Valley businesses. The founders of Hewlett Packard, Yahoo!, and Sun Microsystems all passed through the doors of this institution.

Reviewed By kjgarcia2018 - Palo Alto, United States

Great place to see, exercise lots of walking nice places to eat, beautiful campus downtown Palo Alto is also in walking distance Town & Country Center is walking distance and the Stanford Shopping Center is in walking distance so much to do and see! And Cantor Art Center so so much!

2. The Stanford Theatre

221 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1712 +1 650-324-3700 http://stanfordtheatre.org
Excellent
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5.0 based on 110 reviews

The Stanford Theatre

Reviewed By Richardfreetoroam - London, Canada

My wife and I went to see an old movie here. Great experience. Cheap price, cheap popcorn, refurbished. Like you step back in time. The organist comes out of the stage. Awesome. We will go back.

3. Stanford Memorial Church

450 Serra Mall Bldg 500, Palo Alto, CA 94305-2090 +1 650-723-1762 [email protected] http://religiouslife.stanford.edu/memorial-church/stanford-memorial-church-information
Excellent
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Stanford Memorial Church

Reviewed By wahine1 - Palo Alto, United States

This Church is remarkable. The stained glass windows are so well done with stories behind them. The structure is art in itself.So many events take place here because the atmosphere is calm yet there seems to be a wonderful energy there as well.. , "Mem Chu" is how the Memorial Church is referred to by most in the area. It is worth the trip to learn about the history that goes with it.

4. Hoover Tower

Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA 95319 +1 650-723-2053 http://visit.stanford.edu/plan/guides/hoover.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 278 reviews

Hoover Tower

This 285-foot tower furnishes an outstanding view and houses the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace.

Reviewed By ldjs - Fort Lee, United States

Beautiful view of Stanford campus, Palo Alto and Sam Francisco bay from top of the tower. Very nice experience on a clear day. No lines usually. Definitely stop by if on campus, great pictures!

5. Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301-3640 +1 650-329-1356 [email protected] http://www.gamblegarden.org/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden

Reviewed By kamakshi2015 - Bengaluru, India

This beautiful garden in the midst of a town is testimony to the legacy of the same name who had vision for it . The old mansion and surrounding garden is well spreadout in vegetables , flowers and the charming pockets of enclosures created for seating in various places . Opens at 8 am , no entree fee . No food / coffee available here .,

6. Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

East end of Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 +1 209-242-6947 http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/csd/parks_and_
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve

Reviewed By Visit100Countries - San Francisco, United States

Real awesome hidden spot that not many people now about. Great place for a walk, run and watching birds, sunsets, Mountain, and just be in nature. Feels so remote yet it is walkable from Mountain View or Palo Alto. Keep it clean and quiet please.

7. Cantor Arts Center

Lomita Dr. and Museum Way Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA +1 650-723-4177 http://museum.stanford.edu
Excellent
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4.5 based on 479 reviews

Cantor Arts Center

The Center presents a wide selection of art in 24 galleries, plus outdoor gardens, courtyards, and terraces. The Center's collection spans 5000 years and ranges from ancient China to the 21st century.

Reviewed By Krochalis - Sandy Springs, United States

Perhaps the world’s best Rodin collection, including a lovely sculpture garden and fascinating Asian art collections.

8. Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

1530 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1309 http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/parks/preserves/arastradero/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

9. Junior Museum & Zoo

1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301-3351 +1 650-329-2111 http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/jmz/default.asp
Excellent
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Junior Museum & Zoo

10. The Stanford Dish

Stanford Ave & Junipero Serra Blvd What3words: ///lengthy.noise.knowing, Palo Alto, CA http://dish.stanford.edu/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 148 reviews

The Stanford Dish

Reviewed By MixedMediaArtist - Portland, United States

Easy trail with gentle changes in elevation. Refreshing to gain perspective on the surroundings and wonder about all the exchanges of information going on among those satellites!!

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