A self-guided walking tour from the Cardinal Hotel Walking Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) ⏱ Allow: 2–3 hours (or longer if you like to linger) Difficulty: Easy, flat, and entirely walkable Starts and ends at the Cardinal Hotel Welcome to Your Coffee Walk One of the joys of staying at the Cardinal Hotel is … Read more
Some places entertain. Others transport you. The Stanford Theatre has been doing both for generations. Located just a few minutes’ walk from the Cardinal Hotel, this beautifully restored movie palace is more than a theater. It’s an opportunity to experience films much as audiences did decades ago—inside an elegant historic building where the atmosphere is … Read more
Few places have had a greater influence on modern technology than a small garage in Palo Alto. Today, visitors travel from around the world to see it. At first glance, it appears surprisingly ordinary. A modest detached garage tucked behind a residential home. Yet this simple structure is often referred to as the birthplace of … Read more
Some places sell books. Others become part of a community’s story. For nearly a century, Bell’s Books has been one of those places. Located in downtown Palo Alto, this family-owned independent bookstore has welcomed generations of readers, collectors, students, professors, and curious visitors since 1935. Long before online shopping and digital reading became commonplace, Bell’s … Read more
Local Book Hotspots for Readers If you love to read, this is for you. Historic adventures, beloved bookstores and multiple library locations await in downtown Palo Alto. Read more to learn which two city libraries have newly extended hours, learn about a family-owned independent bookstore in the heart of downtown, and discover a popular library … Read more
It’s the perfect time to fall in love with Palo Alto all over again. We’ve rounded up some of the best happenings around the city for you. See our favorites below and make the most of your adventures. Enjoy! Stanford Football The boys of fall are back in action!The Red Zone, lights of Stanford Stadium, … Read more
The Cardinal Hotel, classic movies and the beautiful Palo Alto summer night sky – what more could you ask for in a visit? The Stanford Theatre schedule lineup is alway complete with silent comedies, tunes on the Wurlitzer Organ during intermission and double features with stars like: Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Cary Grant Humphrey Bogart … Read more
235 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto CA 94301
United States of America
+1 650-323-5101
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