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Aerial of Palo Alto, California

About Palo Alto

Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is a vibrant city known for its blend of innovation, natural beauty, and academic excellence. Home to Stanford University, the city boasts a rich intellectual and tech-driven culture, attracting entrepreneurs and researchers from around the world. The tree-lined streets and proximity to nature, with parks and hiking trails, offer a relaxed contrast to the bustling tech scene. As a hub for cutting-edge companies and startups, Palo Alto is where the future of technology and education often takes shape.

Things to do & see in San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge

Take your picture at the most photographed bridge in the world!

Pier 39

Visit the pier to shop, eat, and see the sea lions up close and personal.

Alcatraz Island

Tour one of San Francisco’s most famous historical landmarks!

Lombard Street

Take a few sharp turns down the famous Lombard Street!

Things to do & see in San Jose

Lick Observatory

See the world’s third-largest optical refracting telescope at the Lick Observatory.

History Park

Want a taste of the “Olden Days”? Visit History Park, an indoor/outdoor museum fashioned after what a town might look like in the early 1900s.

Heritage Rose Garden

Visit the Heritage Rose Garden where you can see 2,800 varieties of roses.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum has the largest collection of Western Egyptian artifacts.