Swimming and exercise
There are day passes they sell at the pool for anyone to lap swim in a beautiful outdoor pool. It is well-maintained, heated, and they have a locker room to change and shower.
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Rinconada Pool
777 Embarcadero RdThere are day passes they sell at the pool for anyone to lap swim in a beautiful outdoor pool. It is well-maintained, heated, and they have a locker room to change and shower.
Rinconada Pool
777 Embarcadero RdFood scene
Jin Sho
454 California AveGreat sushi and dining!!
Daigo
2363 Birch StAnother great sushi place with an authentic Japanese menu and matching service.
Great ramen noodles and options especially on a cold evening.
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Ramen Nagi Palo Alto
541 Bryant StGreat ramen noodles and options especially on a cold evening.
NIce locally owned and run Italian Food with great food and service.
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Cafe Pro Bono
2437 Birch StNIce locally owned and run Italian Food with great food and service.
Authentic Shanghainese style food - especially enjoy the Pan Fried Juicy Pork Bun, Chicken Chow-Mein, Dong Po Pork and Shepherd Purse Wonton Soup.
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Chef Zhao Kitchen
2180 W Bayshore RdAuthentic Shanghainese style food - especially enjoy the Pan Fried Juicy Pork Bun, Chicken Chow-Mein, Dong Po Pork and Shepherd Purse Wonton Soup.
Funky and storied restaurant and institution great for breakfast, brunch or anytime - get to know the locals.
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Buck’s Restaurant, Woodside
3062 Woodside RdFunky and storied restaurant and institution great for breakfast, brunch or anytime - get to know the locals.
Another storied local institution with recent upscaling still has that dive bar ambience while operating like a 1st class restaurant.
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Alpine Inn Beer Garden
3915 Alpine RdAnother storied local institution with recent upscaling still has that dive bar ambience while operating like a 1st class restaurant.
Sightseeing
An amazing local zoo and museum geared for kids but entertaining for everyone.
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Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
1451 Middlefield RoadAn amazing local zoo and museum geared for kids but entertaining for everyone.
Outdoor adventures
Another incredible hiking location only a few minutes away with terrain varying from gentle hills to more challenging trails.
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Monte Bello Preserve
4301 Page Mill RoadAnother incredible hiking location only a few minutes away with terrain varying from gentle hills to more challenging trails.
Incredible biking and hiking paths with must see views of the Bay and migratory birds of all kinds.
Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
2375-2775 Embarcadero RoadIncredible biking and hiking paths with must see views of the Bay and migratory birds of all kinds.
Great uphill hike or run (if you really want a challenge) especially around sunrise or sunset.
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Stanford Dish
400 Reservoir RdGreat uphill hike or run (if you really want a challenge) especially around sunrise or sunset.
If you have time for a 3-4 hour drive (one-way), nothing beats Tahoe in the winter for skiing/riding or just visiting during the rest of the year.
Palisades Tahoe
1960 Squaw Valley RoadIf you have time for a 3-4 hour drive (one-way), nothing beats Tahoe in the winter for skiing/riding or just visiting during the rest of the year.