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Stanford University Golf Course is enormous and well-kept. It hosts some of the best collegiate tournaments is California.
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The Seventeen Mile Drive is a scenic auto route that passes through Pebble Beach. It affords views of the water and coastline so breathtaking that both tourists and locals make it a point to drive on it as often as possible.
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At Serra Theatres, visitors can watch the most recent Bollywood movies to come out of India. The theater also hosts screenings of world sports events, such as the ICC Cricket World Cup.
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Creighton Park is a small five acre park featuring large open fields and shaded areas. Those looking for a picnic spot may be interested in this park, as it maintains several picnic areas with available barbeques.
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Stanford University is one of the best private research institutions in the world. Established by Leland Stanford in the memory of his son, Stanford University is an educational site with places such as Main Quad, Memorial Church and Hoover Tower to see.
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Stanford University's Hoover Tower soars above the rest of the campus, and its bells are audible for miles. The tower has 48 bells that were imported from Belgium. Visitors are welcome to ascend the tower on foot.
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Located in Palo Alto, California, The Memorial Church of Stanford University is a public worship space on the university campus. The church hosts many of the campus' religious meetings and is open for tours when services are not in session.
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A grassy park surrounded by redwoods, Peers Park is 4.7 acres and features tennis courts, picnic tables, two play areas for children of different ages and a basketball court. They also have a field house and restrooms.
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Measured at only 4 acres in size, Starlite Park is a small, city run neighborhood park. Amenities at the park include a playground, picnic benches, dog walking paths, and a large amount of shade.