Visitor Information
Directions to Stanford
From Highway 101 North & South: Take the Embarcadero Road exit west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street as it enters the University. Stay in the left lane and continue toward the center of campus.
From Highway 280 North & South: Exit Sand Hill Road east toward Stanford. Continue east, turning right at the traffic light on Santa Cruz Avenue. Make an immediate left onto Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn left at the second stopsign and you will reach Campus Drive East.
From El Camino Real: Exit El Camino Real at University Avenue. Turn toward the hills (away from the center of Palo Alto). As you enter Stanford, University Avenue becomes Palm Drive.
Maps of Stanford and the surrounding area
Parking on Campus:
Parking Permit Policies P&TS - Parking Information: Visitor Parking
Many parking spaces are free to park at on the Weekends and after 4pm on weekdays.
For parking M-F 8am-4pm, parking permits can be purchased for $12 for use in select parking spaces.
Overnight Stay
Stanford Terrace Inn: Guests for the conference will be staying at the Stanford Terrace Inn.
General Directions
From San Francisco Airport
- Take Hwy 101 South
- Exit at Oregon Expressway
exit serves three offramps,
Oregon Expressway is third) - Turn Right on El Camino Real
- Follow north to Stanford Ave.
(approx. 3 lights) - Turn Left onto Stanford Ave
From San Jose Aiport
- Take Hwy 101 North
- Exit at Oregon Expressway
(exit serves three offramps,
Oregon Expressway is first) - Turn Right on El Camino Real
- Follow north to Stanford Ave.
(approx. 3 lights) - Turn Left onto Stanford Ave
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Other Lodging in Palo Alto Area:
Quality Inn
3945 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 493-3141
Cardinal Hotel
235 Hamilton Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 323-5101
Hotel California
2431 Ash Street
(corner of California Avenue)
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: 650-322-7666
Things to do on campus
Campus Tours - Hoover Tower, Campus Tours
Visit the Cantor Arts Center For Visual Arts on campus. Admission is free.
Walk, jog, or hike to the Stanford Dish
What to do in the area
Tourist Attractions:
Places to visit in and around San Francisco - directions and information
Places to Eat:
Stanford Campus Eateries – wide range of dining options
Local Dining in Palo Alto – top picks for Palo Alto eating
Theaters (click on link to see what's showing):
The Stanford Theater - see classic movies, catch a double feature!
AMC Mercado - 20 screens, new movies