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Here are some popular tips in Palo Alto. Select a taste to see more:

Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Palo Alto to go with friends:

  • 9.0

    Palo Alto Art Center

    Art Museum 1313 Newell Rd Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (6 tips):

    • Andrew S.
      Andrew Sandler: "Well equipped facility with lovely staff and instructors. The ceramics studio is a special treat."
  • 9.2

    Magical Bridge Playground

    Playground 3864 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (7 tips):

    • Michelle S.
      Michelle Sisneros: "Amazing destination inclusive-playground! Can be a little intense for little ones, but is all gated (check gates tho, sometimes left open)."
  • 9.0

    Sprinkles

    Cupcake Shop 393 Stanford Shopping Ctr Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (55 tips):

    • Alice F.
      Alice Fang: "Red velvet is a favorite. Just about everything is good. There's even vegan and gluten-free options!"
  • 8.9

    Timothy Adams Chocolates

    Chocolate Store 539 Bryant St Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (14 tips):

    • Loretta D.
      Loretta Donigi: "Ask about their chocolate workshops. It's great fun for small group events. Quite the learning experience as well. Highly recommended."
  • 9.3

    Evvia Estiatorio

    Greek Restaurant 420 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (124 tips):

    • Joshua C.
      Joshua Chiu: "Incredible food! Olive oil tastes like it is straight from the olive grove back behind the restaurant. Refreshing watermelon salad, fresh and yummy feta on everything, & ribeye grilled to perfection!"
  • 8.8

    Vino Locale

    Wine Bar 431 Kipling St Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (18 tips):

    • Jesse J.
      Jesse Johnston: "Under new management! This place is an absolute gem in the already impressive Palo Alto. Come enjoy a local wine to live music in an open, airy atmosphere. I can't recommend Vino Locale enough!"

People are talking about these places in Palo Alto:

  • 9.1

    Baylands Nature Preserve

    Nature Preserve 2500 Embarcadero Way Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (16 tips):

    • Mona D.
      Mona D: "Keep an eye on ducks, egrets, pelicans and storks!"
    • Tobias S.
      Tobias Schmidt: "Not the prettiest nature preserve (head into the hills instead!) but the Adobe Creek loop trail is good for a run and by the looks of it it's great for bird watching, too."
  • 9.1

    Blue Bottle Coffee

    Coffee Shop 456 University Ave Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (114 tips):

    • Jeff B.
      Jeff Bowen: "Get the New Orleans Iced Coffee (the to-go cups are slightly larger than the for-here glasses) and enjoy it by the fountain in the large front courtyard."
    • Brittany M.
      Brittany Mederos: "Instead of the default espresso (Hayes Valley blend) for your espresso drinks, try asking the single origin bean! It rotates, it's always delicious, and it lets you change up your "regular""
  • People also say (15 tips):

    • Mandar P.
      Mandar Pathak: "Easy trails that have fantastic views of Palo Alto, but be aware of all the rat holes that line the trail. As it gets dark, the rats become very active, sometimes even crossing right in front of you."
    • Marcos
      Marcos: "Very good hiking, there are many trails with different difficulty and length. Lots of wild life."

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