- Our list of the best things to do in Palo Alto, California, features the top 758 nearby activities — including 231 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Palo Alto, CA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Food & Drink, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
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Located close to the Golden State Park, Ocean Beach is a beautiful spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Although it is not suitable for swimming, it is a great place to hike, bike or fly a kite.
30.6 Miles
As a 55 seat theater, Impact Theatre offers visitors a close up view of performances that range from dramatic plays to comedies. The theater is located below a pizza joint.
30.7 Miles
Located on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley, the Lawrence Hall of Science is a community outreach institution dedicated to science education for children, teens and adults.
30.7 Miles
Once considered the most secure prison in the world, Alcatraz Island is no longer home to hundreds of dangerous convicts. The prison is only accessible by boat. Many local tour companies offer nighttime tours for an extra-scary visiting experience.
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Situated on a hill top, high above San Francisco Bay, Legion of Honor, is an art museum with few equals. With a collection that exceeds 124,000 works of art, visitors will be amazed and inspired by the artistic beauty around them.
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The Lafayette Reservoir is a day-use area primarily used for boating, fishing, jogging and hiking. In addition, there are 125 picnic tables as well as 44 barbecues for outdoor cooking.
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Not only does the Town Hall Theatre hosts performances of various kinds, but it also offers special classes for children of all ages who wish to improve their skills. The business also offers private coaching lessons.
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Lafayette/moraga Regional Trl, Lafayette, CA
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The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail spans 7.65 miles, offering visitors with the chance to go hiking or biking for an extended period of time. The trail connects the Las Trampas Ridge with the Oakland Hills.
30.9 Miles
Learn about the history of photography at Camera Obscura. The technique of Camera Obscura has been around for hundreds of years, preceding the modern camera.
30.9 Miles
The 52-acre Berkeley Marina easily accommodates 1,100 medium and large watercraft. It features an extensive fishing pier that is free to use and open to the public. Anglers do not need a fishing license to fish from the pier.