Palo Alto, CA

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Where to stay

Independent homes, booked on each host's own site — no booking fees.

What local hosts recommend

Pulled from the area guides of hosts in Palo Alto — the more hosts who point to a place, the higher it ranks.

Sights

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Redwood City Historic Commercial Buildings

The Redwood City Historic Commercial Buildings is an historic district in Redwood City, California that comprises four buildings constructed from 1859-1912.

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Hikes & trails

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California Coastal Trail

The California Coastal Trail, or CCT, is an environmental project by the California Coastal Conservancy, an organization developed to enhance coastal resources and promote access to the shore in 2001.

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San Francisco Bay Trail

The San Francisco Bay Trail is a bicycle and pedestrian trail that when finished will allow continuous travel around the shoreline of San Francisco Bay.

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Skyline To The Sea Trail

The Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail is a 29.5-mile (47.5 km) hiking trail that descends from the ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains in California to the Pacific Ocean, passing through Castle Rock State Park and Big Basin Redwood

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Los Trancos Trail

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Outdoors

Eat

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Madera

Madera is a restaurant in Menlo Park, California.

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Chef Chu's

Chef Chu's is a Chinese-American restaurant in Los Altos, California, owned by chef Lawrence Chu.

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Sushi Shin

Sushi Shin is a Japanese restaurant in Redwood City, California, United States.

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Coffee & bakeries

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Son & Garden

Dessert

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Goodthing

Coffee shop

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Yummy Future

Coffee shop

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Verve Coffe Roasters

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Drinks

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Rose and Crown

Arts & culture

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Arizona Cactus Garden

The Arizona Cactus Garden, or, officially, Arizona Garden, also known as the Cactus Garden, is a small botanical garden specializing in cactus and succulents.

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Museum of American Heritage

The Museum of American Heritage (MOAH) is a museum in Palo Alto, California.

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Cantor Arts Center

Cantor Arts Center (officially Iris and B.

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With kids

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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is located in Palo Alto, California and part of the City of Palo Alto's Community Services Department (CSD).

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CuriOdyssey

CuriOdyssey is a science museum and zoo in San Mateo, California containing animals and interactive science exhibits.

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Groceries & markets

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Whole Foods Market

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Cardenas

Latin american

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Planning a trip to Palo Alto

Can I book a vacation rental in Palo Alto directly with the host?
Yes — the home here are booked on each host's own website, with live availability and secure card payment, and no platform booking fee. Nightly rates start around $100.
What is there to do in Palo Alto?
Local hosts recommend California Coastal Trail, Ramona Street Architectural District, Stanford Theatre, Professorville, Arizona Cactus Garden, and more.
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