My favorite cafes
Independently owned and run by people who love and live super high quality coffees and teas. Baristas are awesome perfectionists. Choices are phenomenal for both purists and those who like creative mixing of flavors & ingredients. Coffees roasted on site. Funky, communal vibe, total lack of pretense. Completely outdoor. Wear appropriate outdoor attire. Good place to work.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Backyard Brew
444 California AveIndependently owned and run by people who love and live super high quality coffees and teas. Baristas are awesome perfectionists. Choices are phenomenal for both purists and those who like creative mixing of flavors & ingredients. Coffees roasted on site. Funky, communal vibe, total lack of pretense. Completely outdoor. Wear appropriate outdoor attire. Good place to work.
Great location, lattes, and pastries at the library and great mission to provide employment opportunities to different abled people.
Ada's Cafe
3700 Middlefield RoadGreat location, lattes, and pastries at the library and great mission to provide employment opportunities to different abled people.
Well known pour over coffee chain founded in the Bay Area. Most have areas to sit & work. Mint mojito is my fav.
195 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Philz Coffee
101 Forest AveWell known pour over coffee chain founded in the Bay Area. Most have areas to sit & work. Mint mojito is my fav.
Coupa Cafe - Ramona
538 Ramona StCaffe Trieste
601 Vallejo St.Coupa Cafe
4748 W El Camino RealNice place to change up the WFH routine and work or use for informal meetings.
Food scene
Ramen Nagi Palo Alto
541 Bryant StJoanie's Cafe
405 California AveKali Greek Kitchen
451 California AveTerún
448 California AveJin Sho
454 California AveNobu Hotel Palo Alto
180 Hamilton AveBird Dog
420 Ramona StEvvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StChef Zhao Kitchen
2180 W Bayshore RdAlpine Inn Beer Garden
3915 Alpine RdCalifornia Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California AvenueEvery Sunday from 9am-1pm all year
Flea Street
3607 Alameda de las PulgasChez Panisse
1517 Shattuck AveChez TJ
938 Villa StThe Slanted Door
Ferry BuildingGood food great view of the Bay
Madera
2825 Sand Hill RdTaverna
800 Emerson StGreat paella, tapas, and cocktails. Heated outdoor seating available. Be sure to visit their market for take home sangria.
Telefèric Barcelona
855 El Camino RealGreat paella, tapas, and cocktails. Heated outdoor seating available. Be sure to visit their market for take home sangria.
State Street Market
Multiple food vendors all in one venue. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Full service grocer store 2.5 miles from the studio on El Camino Real. Accessible by bike or bus if you don't have a car. Tesla Supercharger in . Shop in-store or use your Amazon account > under the Groceries tab for pick up or delivery.
341 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino RealFull service grocer store 2.5 miles from the studio on El Camino Real. Accessible by bike or bus if you don't have a car. Tesla Supercharger in . Shop in-store or use your Amazon account > under the Groceries tab for pick up or delivery.
Popular grocery store famous for their packaged foods from around the world. Especially ideal for shopping for one or two people. Great selection of cereals, oils, pastas, booze, candy, and snacks. They also have fresh produce.
84 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trader Joe's
855 El Camino RealPopular grocery store famous for their packaged foods from around the world. Especially ideal for shopping for one or two people. Great selection of cereals, oils, pastas, booze, candy, and snacks. They also have fresh produce.
Bistro Elan
2363 Birch StPopular and nearby. About .5 miles from the studio, convenient shop for sundries. Excellent sandwiches.
Driftwood Deli & Market
3450 El Camino RealPopular and nearby. About .5 miles from the studio, convenient shop for sundries. Excellent sandwiches.
I've not shopped here yet, but I'm listing it here b/c it's walking distance to the studio. I've been to other Grocery Outlet stores in other cities. Generally they will carry some produce in addition to packaged staples at good prices.
Grocery Outlet
I've not shopped here yet, but I'm listing it here b/c it's walking distance to the studio. I've been to other Grocery Outlet stores in other cities. Generally they will carry some produce in addition to packaged staples at good prices.
State of Mind Slice House
Locally owned. Delicious thin crust pizza. Beer on tap.
Excellent coffee for takeout, but not good for working or hanging out. Not much seating.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
ZombieRunner Coffee
344 California AveExcellent coffee for takeout, but not good for working or hanging out. Not much seating.
Sightseeing
Stanford Oval
20 Palm DrMuseo ng Sining ng Modernong San Francisco
151 3rd StExploratorium
Green StreetAkwarium ng Monterey Bay
886 Cannery RowRancho San Antonio County Park
Arastradero Preserve Loop Vista Point
Arastradero Creek TrailLos Trancos Preserve
Dunes Beach
San Gregorio State Beach
Cabrillo Hwy SOcean Beach
La Playa StGolden Gate Park
Legion ng Karangalan
100 34th AveGusaling Ferry
Twin Peaks
Point Reyes Lighthouse
Anderson Collection
314 Lomita DrStanford Dish
400 Reservoir RdThomas Fogarty Winery
19501 Skyline BoulevardSan Gregorio General Store
7615 Stage RdLive music weekly
Los Trancos Preserve
Coit Tower
Dunes Beach
Golden Gate Park
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline BlvdYosemite National Park
Carmel sa tabi ng dagat
San Antonio AvenueMendocino
Point Reyes Station
Yountville
Redwoods in Marin County, across the Golden Gate Bridge. Reservations required.
134 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Muir Woods Visitor Center
1 Muir Woods RdRedwoods in Marin County, across the Golden Gate Bridge. Reservations required.
Perfect forest bathing location. Beautiful winding drive. Short and long hikes. Parking fee.
Portola Redwoods State Park
9000 Portola State Park RdPerfect forest bathing location. Beautiful winding drive. Short and long hikes. Parking fee.
Self care
Best spa in town
Watercourse Way
165 Channing AveStanford Coin Wash
2045 El Camino RealLaundromat
This laundry service will pick up and deliver your cleaning. Simple account set up on their web site.
PurpleTie
2181 West Winton AvenueThis laundry service will pick up and deliver your cleaning. Simple account set up on their web site.
Entertainment
ShowPlace ICON Mountain View
2575 California StNola
535 Ramona StLove going to this long time Palo Alto establishment to browse books and gifts before walking to dinner at Teleferic Barcelona. Get an ice cream or coffee afterwards, this shopping center across the street from Stanford University has something for everyone.
Books Inc.
Love going to this long time Palo Alto establishment to browse books and gifts before walking to dinner at Teleferic Barcelona. Get an ice cream or coffee afterwards, this shopping center across the street from Stanford University has something for everyone.
Frost Amphitheater
Excellent outdoor amphitheater venue for live performances.
Community center with expansive park space, library, tennis and pickle ball courts, free to use.
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mitchell Park
600 E Meadow DrCommunity center with expansive park space, library, tennis and pickle ball courts, free to use.
One of my top 2 favorite movie theaters in the area with reclining leather loungers. Full bar and dinner menu. They'll bring it to your seat.
AMC DINE-IN Sunnyvale 12
150 E McKinley AveOne of my top 2 favorite movie theaters in the area with reclining leather loungers. Full bar and dinner menu. They'll bring it to your seat.
Great district in nearby Mountain View. Cafes, restaurants, shops, and bars.
Castro St, Mountain View, CA, Estados Unidos
Great district in nearby Mountain View. Cafes, restaurants, shops, and bars.
Payo sa lungsod
Mga paraan para makatipid
Laundrymats and Laundry Service
Here’s a search results list of nearby laundromats. https://maps.google.com?q=laundromat%20near%20me
Here's the laundy service that I use. They pick up and deliver: https://www.purpletie.com/
Paano makapaglibot
Planning for Getting Around & Traffic
Palo Alto is a small town with only 67k residents. But the number of people that come here to work, play, or study doubles on weekdays, and nothing demonstrates this daily transformation as clearly as weekday rush hour although it’s slightly better than pre-pandemic. I recommend checking Google Maps or Waze for optimal commute times. If you are going to San Francisco and are vaccinated, take Caltrain. You can even bring a beverage—any beverage! Great way to use that hour to catch up on reading.
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Food Takeout & Delivery
I suggest using a delivery service like Amazon Prime Now, Whole Foods, Good Eggs for prepared meals and groceries.
I recommend ordering takeout and using curbside pick up service whenever possible. You can search on "restaurants near me". Order on the restaurant's site when possible so they get paid directly. We avoid services like DoorDash or Postmates because they take a big cut. Food recommendation: Kali Kitchen (Greek), Zareen's (Indian), Terun (Mediterranean), Pastis (French), Flea St. Cafe (Calif), and Izzy's (bagels). For coffee we like Ada’s Cafe and Backyard Brew.