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Palo Alto is in Santa Clara County, California. University Avenue and nearby streets offer restaurants and independent shops in central Palo Alto. This residential neighborhood lies alongside the Stanford area; Stanford itself is a separate neighboring community.

Palo Alto is in Santa Clara County, California. University Avenue and nearby streets offer restaurants and independent shops in central Palo Alto. This residential neighborhood lies alongside the Stanford area; Stanford itself is a separate neighboring community. Read the linked history sources for more context, then browse nearby restaurants and shops.

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