- Our list of the best things to do in Palo Alto, California, features the top 758 nearby activities — including 231 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palo Alto, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Palo Alto, CA , followed by 730 popular activities in nearby cities, including San Jose, Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, Los Altos, San Carlos, Cupertino, South San Francisco, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Fremont, Hayward, Newark, San Leandro, Milpitas, Castro Valley, San Mateo, Belmont, Union City, Redwood City, Dublin, San Bruno, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Alameda, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Burlingame, Menlo Park, Campbell, Daly City, San Francisco, Livermore and Oakland
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de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Explore fine art, architecture and a breathtaking landscape design at San Francisco’s de Young Museum. Located in the Golden State Park, this museum offers both regular and special exhibits, as well as educational programs for learning.
29.0 Miles
95%
1189 votes
Pier 33, Hornblower Alcatraz Landing, San Francisco, CA
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Visit the one of the world's most notorious prisons with Alcatraz Cruises LLC. Here you can explore Alcatraz, listen to tales from prisoners and wardens alike, and take a leisurely stroll through the gardens.
29.0 Miles
99%
139 votes
Union Square, under the statue, San Francisco, CA
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Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time machine is a 2.5 hour walking tour into the history of San Francisco with the friendly, knowledgable and whimsically dressed Emperor Norton as the guide. Groupon deals are available.
29.0 Miles
This store sells magazines, newspapers and greeting cards. At Juicy News you can expect to find products from around the globe, making it a good place for those interested in international affairs.
29.0 Miles
Many well known comedians have headlined San Francisco’s Cobb's Comedy Club. Cobb's is 18 and over and along with comedic entertainment, it features a full-service bar and dining menu.
29.1 Miles
Being one of the last wooden steps in San Francisco, Filbert Steps are a local historical landmark. With a moderately difficult incline, the steps are surrounded by beautiful gardens and offer some great views of the city from the top.
29.1 Miles
88%
88 votes
800 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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This university is open to the public, meaning you can stroll around the San Francisco Art Institute campus soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the various galleries that they have on site.
29.1 Miles
85%
5589 votes
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Lombard Street
Lombard Street between Hyde and Leavenworth Streets, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Enjoy panoramic views of San Francisco from renowned Lombard Street. Recognized for its hills and winding curves, it is a great place to walk and take in the local sites.
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Situated on 43 acres, Oak Hill Park features a fishing lake that is home to wildlife including ducks and geese. The park also has a playground, picnic areas with grills, a volleyball court, open fields and a hillside trail.
29.2 Miles
90%
40 votes
3105 Shattuck Ave. between Prince and Woolsy, Berkeley, CA
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Started by a multi-racial group, La Pena Cultural Center is making connections between art and politics. They host different events, encouraging people to share other cultures and traditions worldwide.