Guidebook for East Palo Alto
Sightseeing
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.
Great place to walk the trails and see all of the water life and migratory birds. It is a short drive away and there is a bathroom there if needed.
6 locals recommend
Byxbee Park
2375 Embarcadero RdGreat place to walk the trails and see all of the water life and migratory birds. It is a short drive away and there is a bathroom there if needed.
Essentials
Closest big grocery store--has a Mexican Restaurant and fresh take out guacamole and salsas.
49 locals recommend
Cardenas Markets
320 N Capitol AveClosest big grocery store--has a Mexican Restaurant and fresh take out guacamole and salsas.
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealClosest Whole Foods Market
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino RealClosest Trader Joe's
Shopping
Great mix of international cafes and restaurants along with Books Inc bookstore, CVS Drugstore, and lots of shops
64 locals recommend
Town & Country Village
855 El Camino RealGreat mix of international cafes and restaurants along with Books Inc bookstore, CVS Drugstore, and lots of shops
Everything is here for shopping (no need to go all the way to San Francisco)
526 locals recommend
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterEverything is here for shopping (no need to go all the way to San Francisco)
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)
Closest Shopping Center: The usual suspects of fast food (McDonald's, Taco Bell, Togos, Baskin Robbin 31 Flavors, Wingstop, Jamba Juice, Starbucks), Golf Store, Sports Authority, Office Depot, Grocery Store, Home Depot, IKEA, and Nordstrom Rack.
Ravenswood Shopping Center
1781 E Bayshore RdClosest Shopping Center: The usual suspects of fast food (McDonald's, Taco Bell, Togos, Baskin Robbin 31 Flavors, Wingstop, Jamba Juice, Starbucks), Golf Store, Sports Authority, Office Depot, Grocery Store, Home Depot, IKEA, and Nordstrom Rack.
Food Scene
Starbucks
2000 El Camino RealClosest Starbucks
Jamba Ravenswood Shopping Center
1765 E Bayshore RdClosest Jamba Juice
My favorite contemporary Vietnamese Restaurant. It has a great bar with great appetizers and a happy hour.
60 locals recommend
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University AveMy favorite contemporary Vietnamese Restaurant. It has a great bar with great appetizers and a happy hour.
My favorite Italian Restaurant--Delicious but not pretentious--piping hot pasta, great salads, great staff and great service.
23 locals recommend
Osteria Toscana
247 Hamilton AveMy favorite Italian Restaurant--Delicious but not pretentious--piping hot pasta, great salads, great staff and great service.
Excellent Greek Restaurant! You will probably need to call for a reservation beforehand.
94 locals recommend
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StExcellent Greek Restaurant! You will probably need to call for a reservation beforehand.
Asian Box
142 Castro StQuick, made-to-order, healthy "box" that is great for take out.
My favorite bakery! Very nice staff with freshly baked cakes, tarts, pies, cookies. Try the Cinnamon bread loaf.
21 locals recommend
Woodside Bakery & Cafe
3052 Woodside RdMy favorite bakery! Very nice staff with freshly baked cakes, tarts, pies, cookies. Try the Cinnamon bread loaf.
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." It 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." It 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 speciality coffee.
People line up here to get their favorite ice cream between two of their favorite cookies. People feel it is worth the wait and I am inclined to agree after trying it recently.
21 locals recommend
CREAM Palo Alto
440 University AvePeople line up here to get their favorite ice cream between two of their favorite cookies. People feel it is worth the wait and I am inclined to agree after trying it recently.
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.
My new favorite place to get a quick bite to eat--fresh, fast, and delicious.
7 locals recommend
Lemonade
My new favorite place to get a quick bite to eat--fresh, fast, and delicious.
Everything Else
Facebook
1 Hacker WayFacebook headquarters very close
Googleplex
1600 Amphitheatre PkwyGoogle Headquarters
Arts & Culture
Wonderful old movie theater that plays classic double features with a live organist who plays between movies. It is a non profit so admission is $5 and popcorn and concessions are super inexpensive!
67 locals recommend
The Stanford Theatre
221 University AveWonderful old movie theater that plays classic double features with a live organist who plays between movies. It is a non profit so admission is $5 and popcorn and concessions are super inexpensive!
Free Museum on Stanford Campus with one of the largest collections of Rodin sculptures in the world.
143 locals recommend
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrFree Museum on Stanford Campus with one of the largest collections of Rodin sculptures in the world.
State of the art acoustic venue to see a music performance on Stanford Campus.
19 locals recommend
Bing Concert Hall
327 Lasuen StState of the art acoustic venue to see a music performance on Stanford Campus.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky little deli/restaurant with coffee, beer, wine and Karaoke Night every Wednesday.
7 locals recommend
Lutticken's
3535 Alameda de las PulgasFunky little deli/restaurant with coffee, beer, wine and Karaoke Night every Wednesday.