Favorite things to do and see in Palo Alto and nearby areas...

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Favorite things to do and see in Palo Alto and nearby areas...

Swimming and exercise

There are day passes they sell at the pool for anyone to lap swim in a beautiful outdoor pool. It is well-maintained, heated, and they have a locker room to change and shower.
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Rinconada Pool
777 Embarcadero Rd
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There are day passes they sell at the pool for anyone to lap swim in a beautiful outdoor pool. It is well-maintained, heated, and they have a locker room to change and shower.
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rinconada Pool
777 Embarcadero Rd
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Food scene

Great sushi and dining!!
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Jin Sho
454 California Ave
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Great sushi and dining!!
Another great sushi place with an authentic Japanese menu and matching service.
Daigo
2363 Birch St
Another great sushi place with an authentic Japanese menu and matching service.
Great ramen noodles and options especially on a cold evening.
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Ramen Nagi Palo Alto
541 Bryant St
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Great ramen noodles and options especially on a cold evening.
NIce locally owned and run Italian Food with great food and service.
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Cafe Pro Bono
2437 Birch St
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NIce locally owned and run Italian Food with great food and service.
Authentic Shanghainese style food - especially enjoy the Pan Fried Juicy Pork Bun, Chicken Chow-Mein, Dong Po Pork and Shepherd Purse Wonton Soup.
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Chef Zhao Kitchen
2180 W Bayshore Rd
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Authentic Shanghainese style food - especially enjoy the Pan Fried Juicy Pork Bun, Chicken Chow-Mein, Dong Po Pork and Shepherd Purse Wonton Soup.
Funky and storied restaurant and institution great for breakfast, brunch or anytime - get to know the locals.
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Buck’s Restaurant, Woodside
3062 Woodside Rd
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Funky and storied restaurant and institution great for breakfast, brunch or anytime - get to know the locals.
Another storied local institution with recent upscaling still has that dive bar ambience while operating like a 1st class restaurant.
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Alpine Inn Beer Garden
3915 Alpine Rd
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Another storied local institution with recent upscaling still has that dive bar ambience while operating like a 1st class restaurant.

Sightseeing

An amazing local zoo and museum geared for kids but entertaining for everyone.
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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
1451 Middlefield Road
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An amazing local zoo and museum geared for kids but entertaining for everyone.

Outdoor adventures

Another incredible hiking location only a few minutes away with terrain varying from gentle hills to more challenging trails.
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Monte Bello Preserve
4301 Page Mill Road
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Another incredible hiking location only a few minutes away with terrain varying from gentle hills to more challenging trails.
Incredible biking and hiking paths with must see views of the Bay and migratory birds of all kinds.
Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
2375-2775 Embarcadero Road
Incredible biking and hiking paths with must see views of the Bay and migratory birds of all kinds.
Great uphill hike or run (if you really want a challenge) especially around sunrise or sunset.
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Stanford Dish
400 Reservoir Rd
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Great uphill hike or run (if you really want a challenge) especially around sunrise or sunset.
If you have time for a 3-4 hour drive (one-way), nothing beats Tahoe in the winter for skiing/riding or just visiting during the rest of the year.
Palisades Tahoe
1960 Squaw Valley Road
If you have time for a 3-4 hour drive (one-way), nothing beats Tahoe in the winter for skiing/riding or just visiting during the rest of the year.