OUR TAKE ON PALO ALTO
Here are some facts to know before heading off on your Palo Alto vacation. First, it is named after a tree. Secondly, Hewlett-Packard and Apple call this place home. Oh, and Stanford University is here too. These facts all create an exciting vacation in Palo Alto!
The Hanna House was named one Frank Lloyd Wright’s 17 most important buildings and should be on your Palo Alto California things to do list. Or, the restaurants that line University Avenue are certainly world class, giving you exotic and innovative experiences. And since you will be sitting in between San Francisco and San Jose, you could enjoy the attractions of those towns as well.
The Four Seasons Silicon Valley stands at the crosswords of the U.S. 101 freeway and the prominent University Avenue, also known to many as the cradle of many web start-ups.The hotel has proudly hosted thousands of prominent business leaders and statemen from around the world. The Four Seasons also showcases some of the finest guest rooms in the area, luxurious spas, and world class dining at Quattro - known for Northern Californian cuisine with an Italian twist.
The Crown Plaza Hotel is family friendly, offering babysitting for parents looking for a romantic getaway (even if it’s just for dinner). The 5 hole putting green is offered at no cost and will help keep the kids busy for a bit. Another Palo Alto California lodging choice is The Creekside Inn located in a woodsy area near Stanford and offers a certain tranquility.
The Palo Alto California things to do list can help travelers find just the thing they are in the mood for whether it is movies, restaurants, and even what there to keep your teenager entertained!
Other Palo Alto Resources:Palo Alto Restaurant Reviews on BooRah
LODGING
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Westin Palo Alto
"relaxing jewel of a hotel within walking distance of both the village of palo alto and the stanford campus" - a user of TripAdvisor
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Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel
"my stay its was great thank to all the staff of house keeping" - a user of OpenList.com
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Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel
"desk staff was tolerant at best" - a user of Orbitz
THINGS TO DO
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Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club
"Great course for beginners. Everything is wide open and the course is fairly short, even from the tips. All par 5s are reachable in 2 if you pound your tee shot." - a user of Yelp
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Yelp Elite Event @ MacArthur Park
"Great event! The food was fantastic and kept on coming. My faves of the night were the ribs, mac and cheese, BIG chips, and coffee creme brulee." - a user of Yelp
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The Winter Club Winter Lodge
"Don't bother dropping your money here for anything other than purely recreational skating. The rinks are way too small for the amount of novices awkwardly knocking into each other …" - a user of Yelp
