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Foursquare helps you find the perfect places in Palo Alto to go with friends:

  • 9.0

    Palo Alto Art Center

    Art Museum 1313 Newell Rd Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (6 tips):

    • Andrew S.
      Andrew Sandler: "Well equipped facility with lovely staff and instructors. The ceramics studio is a special treat."
  • 9.3

    Zareen's

    Indian Restaurant 365 California Ave Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (30 tips):

    • Robert B.
      Robert Brewer: "If you want a table for lunch, come early (like 11:40) as they fill up quickly. Also check in with the helpful guy bussing tables, he will hook you up when a party leaves!"
  • 8.9

    Backyard Brew

    Coffee Shop 444 California Ave Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (16 tips):

    • Jeff B.
      Jeff Bowen: "Really cool outdoor, shaded, backyard-like spot with fast Wi-Fi and power outlets. Good spot for working or conversation. Wi-Fi network is “TeamStandy”, password is “backyardbrew”."
  • 9.0

    Sprinkles

    Cupcake Shop 393 Stanford Shopping Ctr Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (55 tips):

    • Alice F.
      Alice Fang: "Red velvet is a favorite. Just about everything is good. There's even vegan and gluten-free options!"
  • 9.3

    Evvia Estiatorio

    Greek Restaurant 420 Emerson St Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (124 tips):

    • Joshua C.
      Joshua Chiu: "Incredible food! Olive oil tastes like it is straight from the olive grove back behind the restaurant. Refreshing watermelon salad, fresh and yummy feta on everything, & ribeye grilled to perfection!"
  • 9.3

    Magical Bridge Playground

    Playground 3864 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (7 tips):

    • Michelle S.
      Michelle Sisneros: "Amazing destination inclusive-playground! Can be a little intense for little ones, but is all gated (check gates tho, sometimes left open)."

People are talking about these places in Palo Alto:

  • 9.0

    Russian Ridge Open Space Preserve

    Nature Preserve Old Page Mill Trail Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (5 tips):

    • Nicole
      Nicole: "April/early May might be the best time to catch the wildflowers"
    • John C.
      John Chang: "Views of both the ocean and the Bay."
  • 9.0

    La Jolie Nail Spa

    Nail Salon 364 S California Ave Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (13 tips):

    • Chris M.
      Chris Monteiro: "Great and affordable. I love the hand and arm massage. Plus they give you a warm neck thingy to relax. Ask for Diane, she’s really great."
    • Danyel S.
      Danyel Smith: "you get a warm neck thingy. they tend to do mani and pedi concurrently. they give you green tea. oh and the peppermint pedi is the absolute truth."
  • 9.0

    Trader Joe's

    Grocery Store 855 El Camino Real Palo Alto, CA

    People also say (24 tips):

    • Stan v.
      Stan van de Burgt: "Check out cheeses and decent French wines at a reasonable prices."
    • Pam ☕️ O.
      Pam ☕️ O: "Convenient access from the Embarcadero bike path. Perfect for a quick shopping trip on the way to the Palo Alto CalTrain station."

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