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  1. Palo Alto (/ ˌ p æ l oʊ ˈ æ l t oʊ / PAL-oh AL-toh; Spanish for ' tall stick ') is a charter city in the northwestern corner of Santa Clara County, California, United States, in the San Francisco Bay Area, named after a coastal redwood tree known as El Palo Alto.

  2. 2 days ago · Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley,” is home to 69,700 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Unique among city organizations, the City of Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.

    • Stanford University. The prestigious reputation of Leland Stanford Junior University spans the globe, attracting students of the highest caliber from across the world.
    • Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts. Cantor Arts Center is on the Stanford University campus with free admission and a world-class collection of art.
    • The Stanford Shopping Center. This shopping plaza is on the outskirts of the Stanford University campus. It's popular for window shopping, menu perusing, and a good dose of people watching.
    • Baylands Nature Preserve. Baylands Nature Preserve encompasses nearly 2,000 acres of undisturbed marshland habitat next to East Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay.
  3. Palo Alto is a bustling suburb in Santa Clara County south of the city of San Francisco. It is adjacent to Stanford University and home to hundreds of Silicon Valley technology companies, ranging from VMware and Hewlett-Packard to tiny startups operating in garages. Map. Directions.

  4. 6 days ago · Palo Alto, city, Santa Clara county, northern California, U.S. Located 35 miles (55 km) south of San Francisco and 14 miles (23 km) north of San Jose, it lies on the western shore of San Francisco Bay.

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  5. Mar 28, 2023 · Things to Do in Palo Alto, California: See Tripadvisor's 31,151 traveler reviews and photos of Palo Alto tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Palo Alto. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  6. Jun 15, 2023 · Top Things to Do in Palo Alto, California: See Tripadvisor's 31,156 traveller reviews and photos of Palo Alto tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Palo Alto. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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