Things to do near Palo Alto

Our favorite 45 places around 390Everett — hikes and viewpoints, where to eat and drink, and where to stock up — with walking and driving times from the door.

Hikes & trails

Trails within a short drive, with length, time and directions.

Best hikes near Palo Alto
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California Coastal Trail

33 mi end to end · hike a section 2 min walk to the 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

25 mi end to end · hike a section 38 min drive to the 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

25 mi end to end · hike a section 40 min drive to the 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

Outdoors

Parks, lakes, viewpoints and places to get outside.

Parks & outdoors near Palo Alto

Sights

Landmarks, main streets and neighborhoods worth the trip.

Top sights near Palo Alto

Arts & culture

Museums, galleries, theaters and music venues.

Arts & culture near Palo Alto

Eat

Restaurants we send our guests to.

Where to eat near Palo Alto
  • Mexican

    2 min walk
  • 2 min walk
  • Madera is a restaurant in Menlo Park, California.

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

    12 min drive
  • Sushi Shin is a Japanese restaurant in Redwood City, California, United States.

    15 min drive

Coffee & bakeries

Morning coffee, pastries and something sweet.

Coffee & bakeries near Palo Alto

Drinks

Cocktails, wine bars and a good local pint.

Bars near Palo Alto
  • Rose and Crown

    2 min walk
  • 6 min walk

With kids

Days out the whole family will enjoy.

Things to do with kids near Palo Alto
  • 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).

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

    41 min drive

Groceries & markets

Where to stock the kitchen.

Groceries & markets near Palo Alto
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