Where Should I Stay When Visiting Stanford University?
Comparing downtown Palo Alto, Stanford, Menlo Park, and nearby areas? Here’s how to choose a convenient place to stay for your Stanford visit.
Where Should I Stay When Visiting Stanford University?
The Cardinal Guide to Palo Alto
The Businesses That Have Defined University Avenue
Discover the shops, restaurants, and local institutions that have helped shape University Avenue and the character of downtown Palo Alto over generations.
Historic Buildings of Downtown Palo Alto
Explore the architecture, details, and stories behind historic buildings that continue to give downtown Palo Alto its distinctive sense of place.
Stanford’s Most Beautiful Places
Discover memorable architecture, gardens, museums, and outdoor spaces that make the Stanford University campus one of Palo Alto’s most rewarding places to explore.
Six Beautiful Places to Walk Near the Cardinal Hotel
From the Cardinal Hotel, these trails, wetlands, and open spaces offer beautiful places to walk within a short drive of downtown Palo Alto.
A Coffee Lover’s Walk Through Downtown Palo Alto
Follow a walkable route through downtown Palo Alto’s coffee scene, with inviting cafés and local stops within easy reach of the Cardinal Hotel.
Why Palo Alto Became the Heart of Innovation
Explore the people, institutions, and ideas that helped transform Palo Alto into an important center of Silicon Valley innovation and entrepreneurship.
Ramona Street: The Little Street That Changed Downtown Palo Alto
Discover how one short downtown street became part of Palo Alto’s architectural identity, local history, and enduring sense of community.
The Relationship Between Stanford and Downtown Palo Alto
Explore the long relationship between Stanford University and downtown Palo Alto, and how campus and city have influenced one another over time.
Stanford Theatre: Preserving Movie History One Film at a Time
Step inside a Palo Alto landmark where classic films, historic architecture, and a carefully preserved moviegoing tradition continue to share the spotlight.
