- 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.
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Images of the North is an Inuit art gallery in San Francisco. The gallery is open year round and it is home to sculptures, masks and prints either miniatures or of a larger scale.
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Stow Lake has a rental boathouse where visitors can explore the waters. There are plenty of places for picnicking and relaxing, as well.
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Writer's bookstore specializes in books to help inspire writers. You may see a few, or many people, sitting around the store writing books that will one day be famous.
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Located in San Francisco adjacent to the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park is a tranquil and verdant area popular with hikers and dog walkers. It is also a favorite picnic spot during the warm summer months.
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Although Pier 39 offers lovely views of the San Francisco Bay and is surrounded by fine restaurants, its biggest attraction is the large herd of sea lions that have taken up residence on the pier. They spend most of each day sunning themselves and barking at visitors.
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Aquarium of the Bay
The Embarcadero at Beach St., San Francisco, CA 94133
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Located on Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco, Aquarium of the Bay, is dedicated to the conservation of the bay and its inhabitants. Visitors can watch a 4-D movie, laugh at the otters playing, or watch the other animals native to the area.
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501 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
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When you are looking for a unique adventure for sightseeing San Francisco and the surrounding areas, make the call to Extranomical Tours - Day Tours. Their smaller group sizes allow them the flexibility to visit more places and still maintain a family-like atmosphere.
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The Lafayette Community Park features both a soccer field and a baseball field for groups that wish to play a game. The location also contains a playground and a picnic area.
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Berkeley Iron Works is a great place for those who enjoy climbing as well as for the gym enthusiasts. For the climbers, many climb routes are available with varying levels of difficulty. The gym too, maintains a variety of equipment. The staff is very helpful and professional.
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You can choose to take an excursion out into the bay or sail out at sunset with Adventure Cat Sailing Charters. They also cater for private functions with rates dependent upon the number of passengers.