Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Indoor/outdoor coffee place, steps from the apartment. Nice pastries or casual lunch. Nice buzz to the place, with start-up people mingling with students and an eclectic international mix.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Boulange Bakery
151 University AveIndoor/outdoor coffee place, steps from the apartment. Nice pastries or casual lunch. Nice buzz to the place, with start-up people mingling with students and an eclectic international mix.
High-end dining, probably the best restaurant in Palo Alto. Mediterranean Greek fare. Reservations highly recommended, or walk-in to sit at the bar.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StHigh-end dining, probably the best restaurant in Palo Alto. Mediterranean Greek fare. Reservations highly recommended, or walk-in to sit at the bar.
Pizza restaurant, thick Chicago style. Takes about 45 minutes. Take-out or eat-in. Check Foursquare special if you like cheap beer.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StPizza restaurant, thick Chicago style. Takes about 45 minutes. Take-out or eat-in. Check Foursquare special if you like cheap beer.
Craving the best ice cream in Palo Alto? It's across the parking lot.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gelato Classico
435 Emerson StCraving the best ice cream in Palo Alto? It's across the parking lot.
Old School diner and all the food is prepared fresh on site. Great brunch spot, and open late. Burgers and milkshake kind of place.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palo Alto Creamery
566 Emerson StOld School diner and all the food is prepared fresh on site. Great brunch spot, and open late. Burgers and milkshake kind of place.
Kanpai
330 Lytton AveSushi, and the best in Palo Alto. Kanpai!
Essentials
Walking distance from the apartment, and don't forget to bring your own bags.
341 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealWalking distance from the apartment, and don't forget to bring your own bags.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar with outdoor seating in the back. Ask for the local favorite "Bradford" cocktail. Friendly staff and a popular local watering hole.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Patio
948 E El Camino RealBar with outdoor seating in the back. Ask for the local favorite "Bradford" cocktail. Friendly staff and a popular local watering hole.
Quaint fireplace and intimacy of the place make this a favorite to unwind. Warning its a romantic place.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Wine Room Palo Alto
520 Ramona StQuaint fireplace and intimacy of the place make this a favorite to unwind. Warning its a romantic place.
Dive bar with lots of imported and exotic beers on tap. Small garden outside. PS. It's in a parking lot.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Rose and Crown
547 Emerson StDive bar with lots of imported and exotic beers on tap. Small garden outside. PS. It's in a parking lot.
Shopping
High end shopping and the mall itself is worth visiting for the picturesque plants throughout the outdoor mall.
526 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterHigh end shopping and the mall itself is worth visiting for the picturesque plants throughout the outdoor mall.
Arts & Culture
The Rodin gardens open day and night are a must-see. The "Thinker" is inside the pavillion. Bring a picnic or there is a restaurant also.
143 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Artes Visuales Iris & B. Gerald Cantor
328 Lomita DrThe Rodin gardens open day and night are a must-see. The "Thinker" is inside the pavillion. Bring a picnic or there is a restaurant also.
The most beautiful church in California. Sunday services are non-denominational and the organ music is worth hearing.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Memorial Church
450 Jane Stanford WayThe most beautiful church in California. Sunday services are non-denominational and the organ music is worth hearing.
Sightseeing
Climb to the top (1/2 mile) of this paved hiking trail to get a spectacular view of the Silicon Valley. The entire loop is 3 miles and can be walked or jogged. No bikes. Warning, steep hills.
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailClimb to the top (1/2 mile) of this paved hiking trail to get a spectacular view of the Silicon Valley. The entire loop is 3 miles and can be walked or jogged. No bikes. Warning, steep hills.
The tall tower you see on Stanford campus, and visitors can climb to the top and enjoy views of campus and the surrounding area.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre Hoover
550 Jane Stanford WayThe tall tower you see on Stanford campus, and visitors can climb to the top and enjoy views of campus and the surrounding area.
Everything Else
I can set you up with a 5-day trial membership and enjoy this excellent gym. Just need your e-mail address and you can receive an invite. Great group classes, pool and top quality facilities.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Equinox Palo Alto
440 Portage AveI can set you up with a 5-day trial membership and enjoy this excellent gym. Just need your e-mail address and you can receive an invite. Great group classes, pool and top quality facilities.