Guidebook for East Palo Alto
Parks & Nature
A fantastic trail connecting Palo Alto to Mountain View with stunning views of the bay including wildlife. Trail is free to the public and free parking.
49 locals recommend
Baylands Nature Preserve
2500 Embarcadero RoadA fantastic trail connecting Palo Alto to Mountain View with stunning views of the bay including wildlife. Trail is free to the public and free parking.
Beautiful views of the bay area along this paved hiking trail behind Stanford University. Trail is free to the public and free parking.
99 locals recommend
Stanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailBeautiful views of the bay area along this paved hiking trail behind Stanford University. Trail is free to the public and free parking.
Food Scene
Palo Alto Creamery
566 Emerson StLove this place for breakfast.
Pampas
529 Alma StBrazilian steakhouse - great for groups or a romantic night out.
Favorite Mexican food place - the super nachos and super burrito are delicious!
13 locals recommend
Three Brothers Tacos
2220 University AveFavorite Mexican food place - the super nachos and super burrito are delicious!
Patxi's Pizza
511 Hayes StDelicious pizza.
Good food, easy to find a table in the bar section, affordable.
30 locals recommend
The Cheesecake Factory
3041 Stevens Creek BlvdGood food, easy to find a table in the bar section, affordable.
Amazing food and ambiance - reservation highly recommended and usually needed at least a few days prior...can usually find a spot at the bar without a reservation.
60 locals recommend
Los Altos Grill
233 3rd StAmazing food and ambiance - reservation highly recommended and usually needed at least a few days prior...can usually find a spot at the bar without a reservation.
Pho Vi Hoa
4546 El Camino RealThe best pho around.
Trendy, down-to-earth shop with rich coffee and sweet pastries.
63 locals recommend
Coupa Cafe - Ramona
538 Ramona StTrendy, down-to-earth shop with rich coffee and sweet pastries.
Gott's Roadside
855 El Camino RealGood burger and fries.
Kirk's SteakBurgers
855 El Camino RealGood burger and fries.
Starbucks
2000 El Camino RealCoffee within walking distance
TOGO'S Sandwiches
1765 E Bayshore RdSandwiches within walking distance
Fruit and vegetable smoothies within walking distance
12 locals recommend
Jamba Ravenswood Shopping Center
1765 E Bayshore RdFruit and vegetable smoothies within walking distance
Wingstop
8450 Edgewater DrChicken wings and fries within walking distance - open til 12am.
Chef Zhao Kitchen
2180 W Bayshore RdPretty good Chinese food nearby
Drinks & Nightlife
A local nightclub that can get pretty lively on the weekends with dancing. Has a patio in the back which provides a nice place to hang out and talk when you're not dancing.
43 locals recommend
The Patio
948 E El Camino RealA local nightclub that can get pretty lively on the weekends with dancing. Has a patio in the back which provides a nice place to hang out and talk when you're not dancing.
The Old Pro
541 Ramona StLively sports bar
Nola
535 Ramona StCajun, creole restaurant and bar with great drinks and food
The Rose and Crown
547 Emerson StHipster dive bar with lots of different beers on tap.
The Wine Room Palo Alto
520 Ramona StNice place to grab a glass of wine and talk.
Shopping
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterEssentials
Cardenas Markets
320 N Capitol AveNice place for picking up groceries.
Safeway
2811 Middlefield RdEntertainment & Activities
Century Cinema 16
1500 N Shoreline BlvdRedwood Downtown 20 and XD
825 Middlefield RdArts & Culture
Stanford University
450 Serra Mall