Things To Do

Coffee

Philz Coffee

A Bay Area original with pour over coffee. Try the iced mint mojito!

Coupa Cafe

Cozy atmosphere; Venezuelan arepas are a hit!

Blue Bottle Coffee

Inside a converted historic movie theater; has a nice courtyard with a fountain to sit in.

Restaurants

Ramen Nagi

Casual ramen spot; the line can get long, but it moves relatively quickly

Zola + BarZola

French bistro dishes with a cool atmosphere

Reposado

Upscale Mexican

San Agus Cocina Urbana & Cocktails

Mexican street food and bar; smaller space

Ettan

Modern Indian

Pizzeria Delfina - Palo Alto

Neapolitan-style pizza

Nightlife / Bars

The Patio @ Rudy's

Lively and often full of locals and Stanford students

The Pro

Classic locals’ sports bar that was recently revamped

Nola

New Orleans themed, also a great dinner or brunch spot

Activities

Stanford Campus

Visit Stanford’s Palm Drive, Memorial Church, and Main Quad for beautiful Mission-inspired architecture

Rodin Sculpture Garden

Anderson Collection at Stanford University

One of the largest private collections of modern and contemporary American art

Filoli Gardens and Historic Estate

Several acres of English Renaissance gardens and a historic mansion

Stanford Shopping Center

Stanford Dish Hiking Trailhead

3.5-mile paved walking loop

Windy Hill Open Space Preserve

~7-mile loop hike with elevation

Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve

Variety of hiking trails