Guidebook for Palo Alto
Food Scene
Intimate cafe with excellent lattes and crêpes (breakfast & lunch only).
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Bistro Maxine
548 Ramona StIntimate cafe with excellent lattes and crêpes (breakfast & lunch only).
Fraiche Yogurt
200 Hamilton AveFabulous yogurt, oatmeal, and avocado toast.
Reposado
236 Hamilton AveCeviche and Margaritas
The Prolific Oven Bakery
550 Waverley StBest Chocolate Cake in town.
Saint Michael's Alley
140 Homer AveNice staff, excellent food and wine.
Sunday Mornings offering live music, fresh produce, delicious tastes.
(For gluten free: Try RawDaddy’s Fun Cone Food 9:30-1pm)
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California Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California AvenueSunday Mornings offering live music, fresh produce, delicious tastes.
(For gluten free: Try RawDaddy’s Fun Cone Food 9:30-1pm)
True Food Kitchen
180 El Camino RealLocal Union 271
271 University AveCasual atmosphere
Palo Alto Creamery
566 Emerson StGreat for breakfast, but famous for their shakes and malts.
Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StBare Bowls
530 Emerson St Healthy Bowls with top ratings for Gluten Free
Curry Up Now
321 Hamilton AveRecommended for Gluten Free
Delicious light food in a beautiful indoor/outdoor location at the free Stanford art museums.
Cool Cafe
328 Lomita DrDelicious light food in a beautiful indoor/outdoor location at the free Stanford art museums.
House of Nanking
919 Kearny StIconic Chinese food in San Francisco
The Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingGreat food and views of San Francisco
Yelp says: "The best gluten free pizzas in town. A little on the expensive side but great. "
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Palo Alto Pizza Co.
2450 Park BlvdYelp says: "The best gluten free pizzas in town. A little on the expensive side but great. "
Little Gem on Grove
400 Grove StGluten Free in San Francisco
ARCANGELI GROCERY CO/NORMS MARKET
287 Stage Rd The Artichoke Bread is a must!
Entertainment & Activities
YogaSource
158 Hamilton AveExcellent Bikram Class
Record Man
1322 El Camino RealOver one million vinyl record albums in excellent condition and well-organized.
Landmark Aquarius Theatre
430 Emerson StBest First Run, Indie & Art House films.
The Old Pro
541 Ramona StSports Bar
Landmark's Guild Theatre
For both widely distributed and indie films
CinéArts at Palo Alto Square
3000 El Camino RealStanford Stadium
625 Nelson Rd
Oracle Park Stadion
24 Willie Mays PlazaGiants!
San Francisco 49ers
4949 Marie P DeBartolo Way49ers Home
San Gregorio General Store
7615 Stage RdGood Local daytime spot with Live Music many Sundays
Arts & Culture
The Stanford Theatre
221 University AveAuthentic Silver Screen playing classic movies.
Anderson Collection
314 Lomita DrIconic Art Collection - free of charge
PACE Gallery
300 El Camino RealInternational Gallery representing Blue Chip artists.
Featuring rotating exhibitions of Palo Alto history and classic California architecture.
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The Museum of American Heritage
351 Homer AveFeaturing rotating exhibitions of Palo Alto history and classic California architecture.
Interesting permanent collections and rotating exhibitions.
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Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrInteresting permanent collections and rotating exhibitions.
First Friday Opening Receptions, Free exhibitions, and art classes for all levels.
Pacific Art League
668 Ramona StFirst Friday Opening Receptions, Free exhibitions, and art classes for all levels.
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdHiller Aviation Museum
601 Skyway RdMoffett Field Historical Society Museum
500 Severyns AveBing's outstanding accoustics are renowned, hosting a fascinating array of music and lectures
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Bing Concert Hall
327 Lasuen StBing's outstanding accoustics are renowned, hosting a fascinating array of music and lectures
Live musical, dance and theatrical performances.
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Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts
500 Castro StLive musical, dance and theatrical performances.
TheatreWorks
1305 Middlefield RdFeaturing original and contemporary theatrical performance/
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DrGreat art and architecture
Great way to spend a day. Plan to visit the open air cafe.
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd StGreat way to spend a day. Plan to visit the open air cafe.
Leica Store San Francisco
463 Bush StA top Photography Gallery
Palace of Fine Arts
Experience both Art and views of the SF Bay.
San Francisco Symphony
201 Van Ness AveRodin Skulpturhave
Outdoors and free
Sightseeing
Coit Tower
Amazing Views of San Francisco
Outstanding SF view and Hitchcock's "Vertigo" film location
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Fort Point National Historic Site
201 Marine DrOutstanding SF view and Hitchcock's "Vertigo" film location
Drinks & Nightlife
Nola
535 Ramona StGreat atmosphere
Gravity Bistro
544 Emerson StAntonio's Nut House
321 California AveA hangout with Peanuts, Pool tables and Mexican food.
Shopping
Beautiful floral displays. Best outdoor shopping mall.
Apple to Anthropologie...SoulCycle to Tiffany & Co.
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Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterBeautiful floral displays. Best outdoor shopping mall.
Apple to Anthropologie...SoulCycle to Tiffany & Co.
Downtown Palo Alto Farmer's Market
601-699 Gilman StMany Saturday Mornings
Bell's Books
536 Emerson StDream bookstore...browse and you will certainly find a treasure.
Apple Palo Alto
340 University AveA visit to the Apple Store in Steve Jobs hometown?
Samy's Camera
1090 Bryant StEverything for the Camera Enthusiast.
Ferry Building Marketplace Carpark
301 Embarcadero North StreetGreat food options here.
City Lights Booksellers
261 Columbus AveAn icon.
Parks & Nature
Paved 3.5 mile loop with great views of the peninsula.
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Stanford dish hiking trailhead
Stanford Dish Hiking TrailPaved 3.5 mile loop with great views of the peninsula.
Rinconada Park
777 Embarcadero RdHeritage Park
300 Homer AveGreat spot for relaxing, reading, picnicking.
Skyline Ridge Preserve
Outstanding views of the coast and peninsula.
Outstanding Historical Garden and House in Old Palo Alto
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Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
1431 Waverley StOutstanding Historical Garden and House in Old Palo Alto
Birdwatching and hiking on paved path with views of the Bay.
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Baylands Nature Preserve
2500 Embarcadero RoadBirdwatching and hiking on paved path with views of the Bay.
Golden Gate Park
Great place to spend the day.
Bean Hollow State Beach
New Years Creek RoadTide Pools along the beautiful Pacific Coast Highway