Attractions & Things to Do Near Palo Alto

Downtown Palo Alto
Shoreline Amphitheatre in California
Thomas Fogarty Winery at Palo Alto
California's Great America
HP Pavilion at San Jose
Winchester Mystery House in palo Alto
California Twin Creeks Sports Complex
palo Alto Computer History Museum

Discover myriad things to do in Palo Alto when you stay at Crowne Plaza Cabana hotel. Our prime location on El Camino Real offers exceptional convenience to Palo Alto and Silicon Valley area attractions, many of which are walking distance or a short drive from our hotel.

Stanford Shopping Center -

Anchored by such major department stores as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale's, Stanford Shopping Center is a premier shopping mall in Palo Alto. The open air layout allows for a relaxed day of shopping and enjoying time outside. Stanford Shopping Center also features over 140 stores and boutiques, a farmer's market-style grocery, and casual cafes and restaurants. Visit http://www.simon.com/mall/landing/841/.

Ride our free shuttle to Palo Alto attractions located within 5 miles of the hotel

Downtown Palo Alto -

Downtown Palo Alto is a thriving retail and entertainment center that offers shopping, restaurants and bars, movie theaters, art galleries, parks and cultural activities. Downtown Palo Alto is a pedestrian-friendly city center where visitors can leisurely stroll the tree-lines streets, mixing and mingling with Palo Alto locals and Stanford University students. Visit www.paloaltodowntown.com/

Downtown Mountain View -

Discover the charm of Downtown Mountain View located just two miles from Crowne Plaza Cabana Palo Alto. Clustered along the streets of Downtown Mountain View are dozens of restaurants, boutiques, nightlife and family entertainment, and the Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.mountainviewdowntown.com/

Shoreline Amphitheatre -

Watch your favorite music performer or band take the stage at the outdoor Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. Opened in 1986, Shoreline Amphitheater is the premier Bay Area venue for outdoor summer concert tours. The amphitheater offers 6,500 reserved seats and accommodates up to another 15,000 spectators on the sloped lawn. Visit http://amphitheatre-ca.com.

Thomas Fogarty Winery -

Located in the redwood-forested Santa Cruz Mountains town of Woodside, Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyards is an award-winning winery best known for its chardonnay and pinot noir. The tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Enjoy the tastes of Fogarty while learning the interesting history of how Dr. Thomas Fogarty blended his passion for medical technology with the nuances of viticulture. Visit www.fogartywinery.com

California's Great America -

California's Great America is the theme park of all theme parks in Silicon Valley. Packed with adrenaline-pumping thrill rides for big kids and mellow alternatives for young visitors, water slides and splash pools, live entertainment, Planet Snoopy, and a handful of dining options, California's Great America offers hours of fun and excitement for the whole family. Visit www.cagreatamerica.com

HP Pavilion at San Jose -

HP Pavilion at San Jose is a world-class arena for headline concerts, professional sports events and family shows. HP Pavilion is also home to the San Jose Sharks National Hockey League team and the San Jose SaberCats professional arena football team. HP Pavilion at San Jose is located in downtown San Jose, just 13 miles from Palo Alto. Visit www.hppsj.com

Twin Creeks Sports Complex -

It's batter up at Twin Creeks Sports Complex in Sunnyvale. Twin Creeks Sports Complex is a 60-acre facility that offers 10 lighted softball fields, batting cages, two soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, arcade and playground, full bar and restaurant, and pro shop. Twin Creeks Sports Complex facilities are available for private parties and meetings. Visit www.twin-creeks.com/home.htm

Winchester Mystery House -

Visit the historic, and bizarre, mansion of Winchester rifle heiress Sarah Winchester. The Winchester Mystery House in Santa Clara is a Victorian-style mansion of peculiar design. Under the direction of Mrs. Winchester, the mansion was under continuous construction for decades in an effort to evade evil spirits.

Winchester Mystery House features 160 rooms and dozens of oddities such as staircases that lead to nowhere, doors that open to walls, and chimneys that end short of the roof. A variety of themed tours are available. Visit www.winchestermysteryhouse.com

Computer History Museum -

Trace the history of computing from its earliest inventions 2000 years ago to present day. The Computer History Museum in Mountain View is the largest museum of its kind. The museum features fascinating exhibits and galleries with authentic artifacts ranging from the historic Babbage Engine to advanced technology.

The Computer History Museum also offers lecture series, public education programs and special events that celebrate the people and the stories behind computing evolution. Visit www.computerhistory.org

Downtown Los Altos, www.downtownlosaltos.org -

The quaint village atmosphere of Downtown Los Altos evokes an era of times past. The tree-lined streets of Downtown Los Altos are home to mom and pop shops, tiny cafes and corner markets. Shop for antiques, clothing, fine housewares, jewelry, and gifts at more than 150 stores that comprise Downtown Los Altos.