Palo Alto Attractions
California Must See Places
Dinah's Garden Hotel is conveniently located near the Stanford University campus and downtown Palo Alto, making us the perfect choice for exploring the most popular attractions, must-see places, and things to do in Palo Alto, California. Whether you are in town to catch a Stanford football game, bike Old La Honda Road, hike The Dish or hunt for bargains at Stanford Mall, the best of Palo Alto is just a stone’s throw away.
Step into Dinah’s Garden Hotel and you will immediately sense this is not your typical chain hotel. In fact, there is no other hotel anywhere in Palo Alto, CA like us.
Enjoy Silicon Valley’s best live concerts, festivals and celebrations at this award-winning, state-of-the-art concert facility. Shoreline also features unique craft booths, great food, cold beverages and friendly staff.
One of the world's leading teaching and research universities just minutes from the hotel. Home to the Stanford Cardinal, Cantor Arts Center and Rodin Sculpture Garden. You may also enjoy a hike at The Dish!
Los Altos History Museum celebrates the rich history of the region, including the transformation of the agricultural paradise once known as the "Valley of Heart's Delight" into high-tech Silicon Valley.
Bright, orange and buzzing with activity, the Tech Museum of Innovation inspires the creative inventor in all of us with interactive exhibits on laser technology, robotics, and space exploration. Highlights include a remote control Martin, an IMAX theater and the virtual training simulator used by the U.S. bobsled team.
Built by heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune Sarah Winchester, this Victorian mansion was never fully completed due to a mystic’s prediction that Sarah Winchester would live forever as long as she continued to expand the house. What’s left is a possibly haunted architectural wonder filled with mazes, unexplained doorways and stairways leading to nowhere.
Hike, golf, sail, windsurf or fly a kite at this 750-acre wildlife and recreation park situated by the San Francisco Bay. In addition to an array of animals and interesting habitats, you can tour the historic Rengstorff House and its beautiful gardens.
Only 25 minutes outside Palo Alto, “Northern California's Most Thrilling Theme Park” is teeming with pulse pounding rides, live entertainment, plenty of kids rides and activities and more!
This indoor arena is home to the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association and also the site of concerts and many other events.
Cheer on Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants at one of the most beautiful ballparks in sports.
No other destination showcases San Francisco’s maritime heritage like Fisherman’s Wharf. Head to this iconic San Francisco attraction to try a little Dungeness Crab, grab a bowl of clam chowder, or witness the amazing phenomena of the fog rolling in off San Francisco Bay.
This vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife district is known as the retail and cultural hub of San Francisco.
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic seaside amusement park. The admission-free attraction features thrill rides like the famous Giant Dipper roller coaster, kiddie rides, games, shops, food, and year-round indoor activities. Admission is free. Ride tickets may be purchased per ride, per day, or per season. Free summer entertainment includes Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach
Established in 1996, the computer history museum features fascinating exhibits on the history of computers and technology, new advances in computer technology, and the science behind computer chess and code breaking devices from World War II.
Once known as the Paul Masson Mountain Winery, Mountain Winery Saratoga is a beautiful mission-style chateau that hosts outdoor concerts, wine tastings, seasonal festivals, dinner shows, and more.
Levi’s® Stadium is the Home of the San Francisco 49ers and the premier sports and entertainment venue in the world. Enjoy big name artists, International Soccer or enjoy a behind the scenes stadium tour.
Shoreline Amphitheater - Mountain View
Enjoy Silicon Valley’s best live concerts, festivals and celebrations at this award-winning, state-of-the-art concert facility. Shoreline also features unique craft booths, great food, cold beverages and friendly staff.
Standford University
One of the world's leading teaching and research universities just minutes from the hotel. Home to the Stanford Cardinal, Cantor Arts Center and Rodin Sculpture Garden. You may also enjoy a hike at The Dish!
Los Altos History Museum
Los Altos History Museum celebrates the rich history of the region, including the transformation of the agricultural paradise once known as the "Valley of Heart's Delight" into high-tech Silicon Valley.
Tech Museum of Innovation - San Jose
Bright, orange and buzzing with activity, the Tech Museum of Innovation inspires the creative inventor in all of us with interactive exhibits on laser technology, robotics, and space exploration. Highlights include a remote control Martin, an IMAX theater and the virtual training simulator used by the U.S. bobsled team.
Winchester Mystery House - San Jose
Built by heiress to the Winchester rifle fortune Sarah Winchester, this Victorian mansion was never fully completed due to a mystic’s prediction that Sarah Winchester would live forever as long as she continued to expand the house. What’s left is a possibly haunted architectural wonder filled with mazes, unexplained doorways and stairways leading to nowhere.
Shoreline Lake Park - Mountain View
Hike, golf, sail, windsurf or fly a kite at this 750-acre wildlife and recreation park situated by the San Francisco Bay. In addition to an array of animals and interesting habitats, you can tour the historic Rengstorff House and its beautiful gardens.
Great America - Santa Clara
Only 25 minutes outside Palo Alto, “Northern California's Most Thrilling Theme Park” is teeming with pulse pounding rides, live entertainment, plenty of kids rides and activities and more!
Chase Center (San Francisco Warriors)
This indoor arena is home to the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association and also the site of concerts and many other events.
Oracle Park - San Francisco Giants
Cheer on Major League Baseball’s San Francisco Giants at one of the most beautiful ballparks in sports.
Fisherman's Wharf - San Francisco
No other destination showcases San Francisco’s maritime heritage like Fisherman’s Wharf. Head to this iconic San Francisco attraction to try a little Dungeness Crab, grab a bowl of clam chowder, or witness the amazing phenomena of the fog rolling in off San Francisco Bay.
Union Square - San Francisco
This vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife district is known as the retail and cultural hub of San Francisco.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is a classic seaside amusement park. The admission-free attraction features thrill rides like the famous Giant Dipper roller coaster, kiddie rides, games, shops, food, and year-round indoor activities. Admission is free. Ride tickets may be purchased per ride, per day, or per season. Free summer entertainment includes Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach
Computer History Museum
Established in 1996, the computer history museum features fascinating exhibits on the history of computers and technology, new advances in computer technology, and the science behind computer chess and code breaking devices from World War II.
Mountain Winery Saratoga
Once known as the Paul Masson Mountain Winery, Mountain Winery Saratoga is a beautiful mission-style chateau that hosts outdoor concerts, wine tastings, seasonal festivals, dinner shows, and more.
Levi's Stadium - Santa Clara
Levi’s® Stadium is the Home of the San Francisco 49ers and the premier sports and entertainment venue in the world. Enjoy big name artists, International Soccer or enjoy a behind the scenes stadium tour.