Palo Alto Business Directory
Discover the best local businesses, restaurants, attractions, and services in Palo Alto, California.
Attractions & Museums
Anderson Collection
Modern and contemporary American art at Stanford
Cantor Arts Center
Free art museum on the Stanford campus
Computer History Museum
Tech history museum in nearby Mountain View
Hoover Tower
Iconic campus landmark with observation deck
Palo Alto Art Center
Community art gallery and exhibitions
Stanford Memorial Church
Stunning Romanesque-Byzantine church on campus
Stanford Shopping Center
Open-air premium shopping destination
Stanford University
World-renowned university with beautiful campus
Coffee & Cafes
Backyard Brew
Cozy neighborhood coffee shop
Blue Bottle Coffee
Specialty coffee on University Ave
Coupa Cafe
Venezuelan cafe popular with Silicon Valley crowd
Verve Coffee Roasters
California craft coffee roaster
Zombie Runner Coffee
Niche coffee shop for runners and tech workers
Hotels & Lodging
Garden Court Hotel
Boutique hotel in the heart of downtown
Hotel Nia
Contemporary design hotel near Stanford
Nobu Hotel Palo Alto
Luxury hotel by Nobu Matsuhisa
Sheraton Palo Alto
Full-service hotel near Stanford
Stanford Park Hotel
Upscale hotel with lush gardens near Stanford
The Clement Hotel
All-suite luxury hotel downtown
Nightlife & Entertainment
Nola
New Orleans-inspired bar and lounge
Rose & Crown
English pub with live music
Stanford Theatre
Beautifully restored classic movie palace
The Old Pro
Legendary sports bar near Stanford campus
The Wine Room
Wine bar with curated tastings
Outdoor & Recreation
Arastradero Preserve
Open space with hiking and biking trails
Baylands Nature Preserve
Largest urban marsh on San Francisco Bay
Foothills Park
Beautiful 1400-acre nature preserve in the hills
Rinconada Pool
Community swimming and recreation
The Dish Trail
Popular hiking trail with Stanford radio telescope
Restaurants & Dining
Bird Dog
Innovative Japanese-meets-California cuisine
Chez TJ
Fine dining in a Victorian home in Mountain View
Evvia Estiatorio
Acclaimed Greek cuisine on Emerson Street
Nobu Palo Alto
Japanese-Peruvian fusion from Nobu Matsuhisa
Oren's Hummus
Popular Israeli hummus spot on University Ave
Protege
Michelin-starred modern French-American
Tamarine
Upscale modern Vietnamese on University Ave
The Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant
California cuisine with curated wine selection
Vero
Italian trattoria in downtown Palo Alto
Zola
French bistro on Bryant Street
Services & Transport
Caltrain Palo Alto Station
Commuter rail connecting SF and San Jose
Palo Alto Bicycles
Bike sales, rentals, and repairs
Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce
Business info and visitor resources
Stanford Marguerite Shuttle
Free shuttle serving Stanford and Palo Alto
VTA Bus Service
Valley Transportation Authority local transit
Shopping & Markets
Books Inc.
Independent bookstore on California Ave
California Avenue Farmers Market
Sunday farmers market on California Ave
Restoration Hardware Gallery
Flagship home furnishings showroom
The Stanford Bookstore
Books, gear, and Stanford merchandise
Town & Country Village
Charming open-air shopping center
University Avenue
Vibrant downtown shopping and dining strip