Things to Do in Palo Alto, California

There are 57 attractions in Palo Alto, California. San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, major san francisco modern art museum with rotating exhibitions, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Major San Francisco modern art museum with rotating exhibitions
Museum
Randall Museum
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Randall Museum
San Francisco museum focused on science, nature, and crafts
Museum
Silicon Valley
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Silicon Valley
Major global technology hub in California's Bay Area
Area
Transamerica Pyramid
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Transamerica Pyramid
Iconic San Francisco skyscraper and financial district landmark
Building
Levi's Stadium
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Levi's Stadium
NFL stadium in Santa Clara, home of the 49ers
Stadium
San Francisco Peninsula
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San Francisco Peninsula
Peninsula in northern California housing San Francisco and suburbs
Cape
Computer History Museum
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Computer History Museum
Museum chronicling computing and technology history in Silicon Valley
Museum
Oracle Park
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Oracle Park
San Francisco baseball stadium, home of the Giants.
Park
Stanford Stadium
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Stanford Stadium
Stanford University football stadium hosting major events
Stadium
Winchester Mystery House
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Winchester Mystery House
Victorian mansion with labyrinthine architecture and odd additions
Area
Coit Tower
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Coit Tower
Art Deco tower in San Francisco with city views
Tower
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Castle Hill, California
Mountain
Santa Cruz Mountains
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Santa Cruz Mountains
Coastal range in California with redwood forests
Mountains
Yerba Buena Island
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Yerba Buena Island
Small San Francisco Bay island with residential and marina
Island
Painted ladies
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Painted ladies
Row of Victorian houses near San Francisco's Alamo Square
Monument
Asian Art Museum (San Francisco)
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Asian Art Museum (San Francisco)
Museum housing one of the largest Asian art collections
Museum
Twin Peaks (San Francisco)
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Twin Peaks (San Francisco)
Twin hills offering panoramic views over San Francisco
Mountain
Alamo Square, San Francisco
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Alamo Square, San Francisco
Urban park famous for Painted Ladies Victorian houses
Park
Union Square, San Francisco
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Union Square, San Francisco
Central San Francisco plaza and major shopping district
Square
Mission San Francisco de Asís
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Mission San Francisco de Asís
Oldest surviving adobe mission chapel in San Francisco
Church
War Memorial Opera House
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War Memorial Opera House
San Francisco opera house, home to SF Opera
Theater
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (San Francisco)
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Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (San Francisco)
Modern Roman Catholic cathedral in San Francisco, circular design
Church
Nob Hill, San Francisco
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Nob Hill, San Francisco
Historic San Francisco neighborhood famed for mansions, views
Mountain
Lake Merritt
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Lake Merritt
Urban tidal lagoon and city park in Oakland
Lake
Treasure Island, San Francisco
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Treasure Island, San Francisco
Artificial island in San Francisco Bay, former naval base
Island
Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
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Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Prominent Episcopal cathedral known for murals and organ
Church
Portsmouth Square
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Portsmouth Square
Historic San Francisco plaza at Chinatown's center
Park
Telegraph Hill, San Francisco
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Telegraph Hill, San Francisco
San Francisco hill with Coit Tower and city views
Mountain
Contemporary Jewish Museum
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Contemporary Jewish Museum
San Francisco museum showcasing contemporary Jewish art and culture
Museum
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
Contemporary arts center hosting exhibitions and performances
Museum
Lake Merced
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Lake Merced
Coastal freshwater lake adjacent to San Francisco parks
Lake
Mission Santa Clara de Asís
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Mission Santa Clara de Asís
Historic Franciscan mission now part of Santa Clara University
Church
Pioneer Monument (San Francisco)
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Pioneer Monument (San Francisco)
Historic monument commemorating California pioneers in San Francisco
Park
Buena Vista Park
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Buena Vista Park
Small hilltop San Francisco park with city views
Park
Jack London Square
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Jack London Square
Oakland waterfront district with shops, restaurants, ferry access
Park
Rosicrucian Park
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Rosicrucian Park
Esoteric museum complex with Egyptian museum and landscaped gardens
Park
Año Nuevo State Park
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Año Nuevo State Park
California state park famous for elephant seal breeding colonies
Park
Big Basin Redwoods State Park
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Big Basin Redwoods State Park
California park preserving ancient coast redwood forests
Park
Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Tidal marsh wildlife refuge in South San Francisco Bay
Park
Mission Dolores Park
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Mission Dolores Park
Popular San Francisco park with skyline views and recreation
Park
Balboa Park, San Francisco
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Balboa Park, San Francisco
Urban cultural park with museums and gardens
Park
Cartoon Art Museum
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Cartoon Art Museum
Museum dedicated to cartoon and comic art
Museum
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
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Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
State park preserving old-growth redwood forest
Park
San Francisco Cable Car Museum
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
Museum preserving historic cable cars and machinery
Museum
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
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San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Historic municipal rose garden with hundreds of varieties
Park
Seals Stadium
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Seals Stadium
Former San Francisco baseball stadium, demolished in 1950s
Park
South Park, San Francisco
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South Park, San Francisco
Historic San Francisco square and residential park
Park
Washington Square (San Francisco)
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Washington Square (San Francisco)
San Francisco park in North Beach, surrounded by cafes
Square
De Saisset Museum
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De Saisset Museum
University art and history museum at Santa Clara
Museum
San Jose Museum of Art
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San Jose Museum of Art
Modern and contemporary art museum in downtown San Jose
Museum
Triton Museum of Art
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Triton Museum of Art
Community art museum in Santa Clara Valley
Museum
Intel Museum
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Intel Museum
Corporate museum showcasing Intel's semiconductor history
Museum
Lathrop House (Redwood City, California)
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Lathrop House (Redwood City, California)
Victorian-era historic house museum in Redwood City
Historical Site
Pardee Home
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Pardee Home
Historic house museum in California with period furnishings
Museum
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Children's museum and small zoo with interactive exhibits
Zoo
Toni Rembe Theater
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Toni Rembe Theater
Intimate performance space in San Francisco
Theater
Treasure Island Museum
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Treasure Island Museum
Exhibition space preserving Treasure Island's local history
Museum