The city of Palo Alto is surrounded on all sides by natural beauty. To the west is the gorgeous Pacific, with beautiful beaches and parks all along the coast. The valley is surrounded by hills and mountains, ideal for hikes or a relaxing Sunday drive. Palo Alto is also home to many beautiful homes and gardens that are open to the public.

Sunset Magazine Garden Willow Road at Middlefield Menlo Park 650-324-5481 Elizabeth Gamble Gardens 1431 Waverly Street Palo Alto 650-329-1356 Palo Alto Stanford Heritage Walking Tours of Historic Palo Alto 650-328-5670

Filoli Canada Road near Edgewood Road 650-364-2880 Woodside Allied Arts Guild 95 Arbor Road Menlo Park 650-325-3250