Guidebook for East Palo Alto
Parks & Nature
Nice place to take walks and take in the views. There are trails that you can job or ride a bike. It is adjacent to the Palo Alto Golf Course and mini airport.
49 locals recommend
Baylands Nature Preserve
2500 Embarcadero RoadNice place to take walks and take in the views. There are trails that you can job or ride a bike. It is adjacent to the Palo Alto Golf Course and mini airport.
This is a beautiful area of flat and incline trails that is wide open to views of the bay lands, migratory birds, and water life. You can also see sweeping views of the Bay Area. There is parking and a bathroom to use if needed.
6 locals recommend
Byxbee Park
2375 Embarcadero RdThis is a beautiful area of flat and incline trails that is wide open to views of the bay lands, migratory birds, and water life. You can also see sweeping views of the Bay Area. There is parking and a bathroom to use if needed.
Shopping
If you need Starbucks, Jamba Juice, an ATM, fast food, golf gear, IKEA, Home Depot, Office Depot, or a great grocery store (Mi Pueblo), it is all nearby.
Ravenswood Shopping Center
1781 E Bayshore RdIf you need Starbucks, Jamba Juice, an ATM, fast food, golf gear, IKEA, Home Depot, Office Depot, or a great grocery store (Mi Pueblo), it is all nearby.
Out of control shopping center with nice fountains and landscaping. Lots of cafes and restaurants. Sigona's Farmers Market is great little market here for dried and fresh fruit and other delicacies.
526 locals recommend
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterOut of control shopping center with nice fountains and landscaping. Lots of cafes and restaurants. Sigona's Farmers Market is great little market here for dried and fresh fruit and other delicacies.
Super close place to do some discount shopping for clothes and shoes (a popular destination judging by the shopping bags left behind by guests)
13 locals recommend
Nordstrom Rack East Palo Alto
1771 E Bayshore RdSuper close place to do some discount shopping for clothes and shoes (a popular destination judging by the shopping bags left behind by guests)
Outdoor shopping center with a Trader Joe's, CVS Pharmacy, bookstore, athletic stores, and many cafes and restaurants (Asian, Mexican, Indian, California, Burgers, Pizza, coffee, smoothies).
64 locals recommend
Town & Country Village
855 El Camino RealOutdoor shopping center with a Trader Joe's, CVS Pharmacy, bookstore, athletic stores, and many cafes and restaurants (Asian, Mexican, Indian, California, Burgers, Pizza, coffee, smoothies).
Every Sunday year round, fresh produce, food stands, baked goods, live musicians, flowers, gourmet treats
27 locals recommend
California Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California AvenueEvery Sunday year round, fresh produce, food stands, baked goods, live musicians, flowers, gourmet treats
Sightseeing
Many great restaurants (Evvia, Tamarine, Lyfe Kitchen), shopping, and movie theaters (Stanford, Aquarius). My favorite places to get a salad made to my specifications: Pluto or Sprout Cafe
62 locals recommend
University Avenue
University AvenueMany great restaurants (Evvia, Tamarine, Lyfe Kitchen), shopping, and movie theaters (Stanford, Aquarius). My favorite places to get a salad made to my specifications: Pluto or Sprout Cafe
Highly recommend visiting the Rodin Sculpture Garden at the Cantor Museum of Art, the oval in front of the Quad, Memorial Church, and my favorite, The New Guinea Sculpture Garden.
537 locals recommend
Stanford University
450 Serra MallHighly recommend visiting the Rodin Sculpture Garden at the Cantor Museum of Art, the oval in front of the Quad, Memorial Church, and my favorite, The New Guinea Sculpture Garden.
Great place to walk, bike, hike and enjoy nature, bird watching, and views of the bay and wetlands
Ravenswood Preserve
Bay RoadGreat place to walk, bike, hike and enjoy nature, bird watching, and views of the bay and wetlands
A historic home and garden that has been featured in many movies and television shows that is available to tour. It is beautiful both inside and out.
141 locals recommend
Filoli Historic House & Garden
86 Cañada RdA historic home and garden that has been featured in many movies and television shows that is available to tour. It is beautiful both inside and out.
Great place to take a run or hike with sweeping views of the bay area.
99 locals recommend
Stanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailGreat place to take a run or hike with sweeping views of the bay area.
Entertainment & Activities
My favorite Yoga Studio: Great instructors--check out their online schedule of classes
16 locals recommend
YogaSource
158 Hamilton AveMy favorite Yoga Studio: Great instructors--check out their online schedule of classes
Very zen Spa where you can get any type of massage or treatment. There are beautiful private spa rooms you can rent that have a variety of configurations (steam, sauna, jacuzzi, cold plunge) and designs.
30 locals recommend
Watercourse Way
165 Channing AveVery zen Spa where you can get any type of massage or treatment. There are beautiful private spa rooms you can rent that have a variety of configurations (steam, sauna, jacuzzi, cold plunge) and designs.
Essentials
Closest Trader Joe's in the Town & Country Shopping Center with many restaurants and merchants.
84 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino RealClosest Trader Joe's in the Town & Country Shopping Center with many restaurants and merchants.
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealClosest Whole Foods.
Great place to get hors d'oevres for a party--fresh made salsas and an excellent guacamole
49 locals recommend
Cardenas Markets
320 N Capitol AveGreat place to get hors d'oevres for a party--fresh made salsas and an excellent guacamole
Not the closest Whole Foods, but the biggest if it is selection that you want.
341 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealNot the closest Whole Foods, but the biggest if it is selection that you want.
Arts & Culture
Close-by art house theater to catch an acclaimed foreign or independent movie.
33 locals recommend
Landmark Aquarius Theatre
430 Emerson StClose-by art house theater to catch an acclaimed foreign or independent movie.
Great free art museum. Surrounded by the outdoor Rodin Sculpture Garden which is one of the biggest collections of his bronze sculptures.
143 locals recommend
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrGreat free art museum. Surrounded by the outdoor Rodin Sculpture Garden which is one of the biggest collections of his bronze sculptures.
A hidden treasure on Stanford's campus of a variety of magnificent sculptures by native artists from Papua New Guinea. A great place to have a picnic.
Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
476 Lomita DrA hidden treasure on Stanford's campus of a variety of magnificent sculptures by native artists from Papua New Guinea. A great place to have a picnic.
Close by theater to catch a classic old movie--double feature. Check out their online schedule.
67 locals recommend
The Stanford Theatre
221 University AveClose by theater to catch a classic old movie--double feature. Check out their online schedule.
Food Scene
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StGreat Greek Restaurant. A favorite of many friends.
My favorite place to get a salad and soup to go using OrderAhead app. My favorite soup is the Spicy Curry Red Lentil soup with quinoa and chickpeas.
12 locals recommend
Sprout Café
168 University AveMy favorite place to get a salad and soup to go using OrderAhead app. My favorite soup is the Spicy Curry Red Lentil soup with quinoa and chickpeas.
My Favorite Contemporary Vietnamese Restaurant. 5-7 Happy Hour (w/ half priced appetizers)!
60 locals recommend
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University AveMy Favorite Contemporary Vietnamese Restaurant. 5-7 Happy Hour (w/ half priced appetizers)!
My favorite unpretentious bakery to get freshly made cakes, pies, tarts, cookies. Try their cinnamon loaf (with or without pecans)!
21 locals recommend
Woodside Bakery & Cafe
3052 Woodside RdMy favorite unpretentious bakery to get freshly made cakes, pies, tarts, cookies. Try their cinnamon loaf (with or without pecans)!
My favorite Italian Restaurant--unpretentious and delicious--piping hot pasta, great salads, great service and staff!
23 locals recommend
Osteria Toscana
247 Hamilton AveMy favorite Italian Restaurant--unpretentious and delicious--piping hot pasta, great salads, great service and staff!
Closest place (walkable) to get simple, authentic Mexican food--right next to a small market. Good place to get a burrito to go.
13 locals recommend
Three Brothers Tacos
2220 University AveClosest place (walkable) to get simple, authentic Mexican food--right next to a small market. Good place to get a burrito to go.
Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels
477 California AveWalkable location to get fresh bagels.
Restaurant has a large outdoor patio that is great for dining. Although it is a great "Pizzeria" the menu has so much more to offer with salads and pasta dishes.
598 locals recommend
Pizzeria Delfina
3621 18th StRestaurant has a large outdoor patio that is great for dining. Although it is a great "Pizzeria" the menu has so much more to offer with salads and pasta dishes.
Award-winning vegan cuisine with an international flair. The "menu constantly changes to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak." Also has a great bar!
57 locals recommend
Millennium
5912 College AveAward-winning vegan cuisine with an international flair. The "menu constantly changes to showcase the finest local, sustainable, and organic produce at its peak." Also has a great bar!
My favorite historic vegetarian restaurant in San Francisco. Nice views of the Golden Gate Bridge and marina from the expansive windows. Lots of parking in the Fort Mason Center.
89 locals recommend
Greens
2 Marina BlvdMy favorite historic vegetarian restaurant in San Francisco. Nice views of the Golden Gate Bridge and marina from the expansive windows. Lots of parking in the Fort Mason Center.
Nearby and highly reviewed hole in the wall Caribbean Restaurant with great take out.
41 locals recommend
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill
1189 Willow RdNearby and highly reviewed hole in the wall Caribbean Restaurant with great take out.
Blue Bottle Coffee
315 Linden StGreat place to get a specialty coffee.
Starbucks
2000 El Camino RealThe closest Starbucks--this is a walkable distance.
Cool Cafe at MBP
1525 O'Brien DrClose Cafe in a business park and a great place to grab a bite.
Saturdays from 8 am to 12 pm from mid-May to mid-December prepared food and produce as well as often having live music.
21 locals recommend
Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market
601-699 Gilman StSaturdays from 8 am to 12 pm from mid-May to mid-December prepared food and produce as well as often having live music.
Panda Express
Closest Chinese Food--two blocks away
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Closest Pizza Place--two blocks away
Wingstop
Closest Chicken Place--two blocks away
Sweet Maple
Incredible place to have a delicious breakfast
Panda Express
Closest Chinese Food—quick food, short walk
Mountain Mike's Pizza
Closest Pizza Place—two blocks away
Wildseed
Outstanding vegan restaurant with indoor & outdoor dining