7 days in Palo Alto Itinerary

Palo Alto is a charter city located in the northwest corner of Santa Clara County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area of the United States.Palo Alto was established by Leland Stanford Sr. Attractions like Monterey Bay and Point Lobos make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Palo Alto's surroundings by going to Monterey (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail, &more), Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (in Felton) and Carmel Beach Boardwalk (in Carmel). There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, take in the architecture and design of Stanford University, wander the streets of Stanford Shopping Center, and explore and take pictures at West Cliff Drive.

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If you are flying in from El Salvador, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. June in Palo Alto sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel back home.