The Best City in Palo Alto

Advantage Aviation

Taking an introductory flight with Advantage Aviation is an excellent way to get a taste of the freedom of flying. Our introductory flight package is intended for those who have a real interest in learning what it takes to become a pilot. more

Arrillaga Family Pavilion - Freidenrich Community Center

The Arrillaga Family Pavilion and Freidenrich Community Center on the Oshman Family JCC campus feature a lush playing field, outdoor seating, conference and class areas, fitness opportunities and a performance venue. more

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Baylands Nature Preserve

Bounded by Mountain View and East Palo Alto, the 1,940-acre Baylands Preserve is one of the largest tracts of undisturbed marshland remaining on the Bay. Fifteen miles of multi-use trails provide access to a unique mixture of tidal and fresh water ha... more

Common Ground

Common Ground provides education and resources to support the local community in growing gardens sustainably through the cultivation of edible and native plants, which facilitate access to fresh nutritious food while maintaining a healthy planet. more

Cubberley Palo Alto

Located at the Cubberley Community Center, the Theatre is an intimate 317 seat venue with modern technical facilities, suitable for dance performances, orchestra or music concerts, corporate or cultural presentations, film screenings, lectures, and o... more

Cubberley Theater - Stanford

The space is available for rent; either by the hour, or on a long term basis for community meetings, seminars, social events, dances, theater performances, music rehearsals and athletic events. more

Downtown Palo Alto

Palo Alto, the birthplace of Silicon Valley, is the gateway to the prestigious Stanford University. It's a walkable, pedestrian-friendly community bordered by historic residential neighborhoods and tree-lined streets. A popular destination for visito... more

Elks Lodge - Palo Alto

Our lodge was chartered in 1923 and we have a proud heritage of serving our community. We have Members from a variety of professions, interests, and national heritages. A Member or Guest of a Member can enjoy a multitude of events and facility accom... more

Ford Greenfield Labs

Greenfield Labs was created by Ford to explore the future of mobility through human-centered design. In collaboration with IDEO we are exploring radical ideas to disrupt, augment, remodel, and reimagine mobility for humans and the things they love. more

Institute for the Future

IFTF is the world’s leading futures thinking organization. For over 50 years, businesses, governments, and social impact organizations have depended upon IFTF global forecasts, custom research, and foresight training to navigate complex change... more

Lytton Plaza

An open area in Palo Alto. In the early 1960s, Lytton Plaza was developed by Bart Lytton across the street from his Lytton Savings and Loan office. It was intended to be a venue for outdoor events such as art and crafts shows. After years of uncerta... more

MidPeninsula Community Media Center

The Midpeninsula Community Media Center is a nonprofit agency with digital media resources and training available to the public. This web site is also a media gallery for "all things midpeninsula." Use the Media Center to: * Learn Video Production... more

Mitchell Park Community Center

Mitchell Park Community Center provides the City of Palo Alto with an environmentally-friendly community complex. This 15,000-square-foot complex is part of a larger 41,000-square-foot campus including the Mitchell Park Library and Ada's Cafe. Strate... more

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Mitchell Park in Palo Alto

J. Pearce "Mitchell" Park is a 21.4 acre neighborhood park with many one of kind features. The park includes shuffleboard courts, checkerboard/chess tables, seven tennis courts, two paddle tennis courts, four handball courts, jogging trails, picnic a... more

Oshman Family Jewish Community Center (JCC)

The JCC aspires to be a Jewish neighborhood where all are welcome. It serves as a nexus of diverse Jewish communities that opens doors and creates connections for rich, robust and rewarding experiences. The JCC establishes common ground, uniting Jewi... more

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Palo Alto

Palo Alto Art Center

The Palo Alto Art Center is your place to discover art. See, make, and be inspired because everyone is an artist. Created by the community, for the community in 1971, the Palo Alto Art Center provides an accessible and welcoming place to engage with... more

Palo Alto High School

Palo Alto Senior High School, known locally as "Paly", is a public comprehensive high school in Palo Alto. It was founded in 1898 and is one of the oldest high schools in the region. The school's property is adjacent to Stanford University. Paly has... more

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo

The Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo (JMZ) shines as a community gem and strives to engage a child's curiosity in science and nature. In the heart of Palo Alto, the JMZ continues its mission with the support of the Friends of the Palo Alto Junior Muse... more

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a beautiful mixture of rolling grassland and evergreen forest. It varies in elevation from 275 feet in the northeast to 775 feet in the southwest. Wildlife that is not uncommon to see are deer, bobcats, coyotes, and ma... more

Pearson-Arastraderp Preserve

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve is a beautiful mixture of rolling grassland and evergreen forest. It varies in elevation from 275 feet in the northeast to 775 feet in the southwest. Wildlife that is not uncommon to see are deer, bobcats, coyotes, and ma... more

Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley is a region in Northern California that is a global center for high technology and innovation. Located in the southern part of the San Francisco Bay Area, it corresponds roughly to the geographical area of the Santa Clara Valley. The t... more

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The Women's Club of Palo Alto

Uniting people and place, The Woman's Club of Palo Alto builds on a proud history of public engagement. Our members apply themselves in creative and philanthropic ways to accomplish great things both in the local community and within the club. more

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