Everything Else
Stanford University
450 Serra MallPretty decent university!
4 blocks away. Service to all peninsula cities from San Francisco and San Jose.
38 locals recommend
Palo Alto Caltrain Station
95 University Ave4 blocks away. Service to all peninsula cities from San Francisco and San Jose.
Stanford Hospital
300 Pasteur DrFree bus ride from Caltrain Station.
YogaSource
158 Hamilton AveExcellent "drop-in" yoga classes. See http://www.yogasource.com
Fitness center few blocks away from our apartment. See http://www.reachfitness.com/index.php
Reach Fitness Club
707 High StreetFitness center few blocks away from our apartment. See http://www.reachfitness.com/index.php
Shopping
Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping CenterNice shopping center.
Yogurtland
494 University AveOne of many frozen yogurt, ice cream places on University Avenue.
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Essentials
Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino Real2 blocks away. Good produce.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful Art Deco Movie Theater plays classic movies. 2 blocks away.
67 locals recommend
The Stanford Theatre
221 University AveBeautiful Art Deco Movie Theater plays classic movies. 2 blocks away.
Landmark Aquarius Theatre
430 Emerson StShows excellent films. 4 blocks away.
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts
328 Lomita DrBeautiful museum on campus.
Free.
Food Scene
Many cafes within 10 minute walk including Starbucks, Philz, Cafe Venetia, Coupa Cafe. All with wifi.
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55 locals recommend
Peet's Coffee
899 Santa Cruz AveMany cafes within 10 minute walk including Starbucks, Philz, Cafe Venetia, Coupa Cafe. All with wifi.
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Il Fornaio
520 Cowper StExcellent bar and consistently good dining.
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Rangoon Ruby Burmese Cuisine
445 Emerson StGreat food.
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Evvia Estiatorio
420 Emerson StExcellent Greek Dining
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Coupa Cafe - Ramona
538 Ramona StGood food, pastries, excellent coffee and tea.
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Cafe Venetia
417 University AveDark espresso, panini, pastries.
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JOYA Restaurant and Lounge
339 University AveExcellent casual upscale dining. Tapas and more.
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Drinks & Nightlife
Tamarine Restaurant & Gallery
546 University AveSuperb Asian fusion dining. Excellent bar.
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