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A day, a weekend, your Palo Alto.

Flexible suggestions; confirm opening days and admission before traveling.

Start with Downtown.

University Avenue and nearby streets offer restaurants and independent shops in central Palo Alto. Select a local restaurant from the directory, compare street addresses, and leave time to explore nearby public spaces. Check hours before traveling; these are suggested stops, not a verified walking route.

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Look behind the street names.

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. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

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Make room for culture.

Palo Alto Art Center offers a starting point for a cultural visit. Check opening times directly, and use the forecast and regional air report before adding outdoor plans. Keep distances, heat and parking in mind.

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Hours and availability change, so check with each place before you go.

Choose a local meal

Start the day at one of these local restaurants.

Restaurant

RARA

Restaurant · 201 California Avenue

Rara Restaurant is a Nepalese cuisine restaurant located in Palo Alto, California, bringing the authentic flavor of Nepal to the heart of Silicon Valley. The restaurant offers a variety of authentic Nepalese dishes,…

Add a cultural stop

Pair your meal with a museum or cultural visit. Check the map before choosing a route; these stops are not necessarily walkable from each other.

Museum and cultural place

Palo Alto Art Center

Museum and cultural place · 1313 Newell Road

The city art center on Newell Road presents exhibitions and community arts programs.

Leave time for a local shop

Save a shop for a second stop or another afternoon.

Local shop

Real Produce International Market

Local shop · 501 Oxford Avenue

Real Produce International Market is a family-owned grocery store located in Palo Alto, offering a wide variety of products. The store features a halal meat section with hand-slaughtered meats, including chicken, beef,…

Local shop

Piazza's Fine Foods

Local shop · 3922 Middlefield Rd

Piazza's Fine Foods has its roots in a grocery family that began in Italy four generations ago, and today this locally owned and operated food store serves the Palo Alto community. The business has a long history, with…

Local shop

Country Sun Natural Foods

Local shop · 440 California Ave

Country Sun Natural Foods is a grocery store on California Avenue.

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