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Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA
Gamble Garden is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

1. Gamble Garden

8.5
1431 Waverley St (at Churchill Ave), Palo Alto, CA
Garden · 6 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: Great place to take photos and guests for a quick walk through.

Stanford Dish Trail is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

2. Stanford Dish Trail

9.3
2390 Stanford Ave (at Junipero Serra Blvd), Stanford, CA
Hiking Trail · 84 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: You'll see lots of interesting sights from squirrels and hawks to interesting people. Rumor has it the dish was an old UFO research site.

Rodin Sculpture Garden is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

3. Rodin Sculpture Garden

9.0
Lomita Dr (at Roth Way), Stanford, CA
Sculpture Garden · 14 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: Enjoy a nice lunch at the Museum restaurant outside on the patio after checking out the exhibits.

Stanford Shopping Center is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

4. Stanford Shopping Center

8.6
660 Stanford Shopping Ctr (Sand Hill Rd), Palo Alto, CA
Shopping Mall · 103 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: Award winning floral arrangements all over - don't miss walking through the entire mall, do a big circle but go in and out of the side hallways as well. The shopping is great too!

Stanford Athletic Complex is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

5. Stanford Athletic Complex

Stanford, CA
College and University · 1 tip

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: No matter what day of the week, you're sure to find a rugby, baseball, soccer, tennis, water polo, softball, field hockey, swim, or diving practice in session! Fun to watch!!

Town & Country Village is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

6. Town & Country Village

8.4
855 El Camino Real (at Embarcadero Rd), Palo Alto, CA
Shopping Plaza · 17 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: Stop here for a visit to Books, Inc, get wrapped birthday presents at the toy store, a coffee at Peets, smoothy at Jamba Juice, and more! Trader Joe's is great too, all summer concerts on Wed. night.

Palo Alto Art Center is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

7. Palo Alto Art Center

9.0
1313 Newell Rd (at Embarcadero Rd), Palo Alto, CA
Art Museum · 6 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: You can rent a room for a large group here and the exhibits are always changing. Nice place to visit from time to time.

Baylands EcoCenter is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

8. Baylands EcoCenter

Baylands Nature Preserve (2560 Embarcadero Rd), Palo Alto, CA
Harbor or Marina · Baylands · 1 tip

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: Drive down to the end of Embarcadero, turn right and park. Walk around the entire loop (about 2 miles) or just out to the duck pond and bay area. Nice birds and unique bayland ecosystem.

Shoreline Park & Lake is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

9. Shoreline Park & Lake

9.2
3160 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
Park · 51 tips and reviews

Jennifer D.Jennifer Devine: Bike from Palo Alto to the park, get a drink or some food, and head back. 1 hour from Palo Alto round trip...good for kids and adults alike.

Coupa Café is one of Top 10 places in Palo Alto, CA.

10. Coupa Café

7.9
538 Ramona St (btwn Hamilton & University), Palo Alto, CA
Café · University South · 268 tips and reviews