Experience Palo Alto and the Bay Area

A historic boutique hotel in downtown Palo Alto, the Cardinal Hotel is a convenient drive to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Monterey and the Napa Valley and Sonoma Wine Country. Explore and experience the sights and vibes of Palo Alto’s rich, dynamic culture. The area offers a multiplicity of attractions, entertainment, arts and recreational venues, such as Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford University, Stanford Athletic events, Shoreline Amphitheater, Stanford Theater, Pacific Arts League, and the popular Downtown Palo Alto Arts Festival. Palo Alto is alive with art, music and a distinctive subculture - a quintessential university town with a hip, urban essence.

Shopping

Stanford Shopping Center. Stanford Shopping Center is the Bay Area’s premier shopping destination. Located on the North end of the Stanford University campus, this well-known Shopping Center features 140 world class stores, restaurants and cafes. Discover an exceptional retail mix including Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Macy’s and Macy’s Men’s Store, plus Gleim the Jeweler, Tiffany & Co., Polo-Ralph Lauren, Coach, Bally, Armani, MaxMara, Kenneth Cole and Arthur Beren. Before you begin your shopping excursion, check in at the Center’s Concierge where you’ll receive your Stanford Shopping Center Preferred Travelers Package. Enjoy lunch at one of the Center’s 12 restaurants, ranging from elegant to quaint outdoor cafes. Experience the Center’s European Street Market where the scents of gourmet coffees, fresh flowers and international cuisine fill the air. End your day at the Stanford Shopping Center’s LaBelle Day Spa and Salon or stroll through the award-winning gardens.