Erin's Guidebook to Nearby Amenities

Erin
Erin's Guidebook to Nearby Amenities

Food Scene

TO save time, call your order in: delicious sandwiches or an "Erin" Salad at the Driftwood Market Deli, a short walk around the corner.
Creekside Inn - A Greystone Hotel
3400 El Camino Real
TO save time, call your order in: delicious sandwiches or an "Erin" Salad at the Driftwood Market Deli, a short walk around the corner.
Their food is delicious, the atmosphere is intimate, and comfortable, a tad country with a touch of classy. Try their Salad Provencial for lunch.
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Cafe Brioche
445 California Ave
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Their food is delicious, the atmosphere is intimate, and comfortable, a tad country with a touch of classy. Try their Salad Provencial for lunch.
Second best place for delicious fresh brewed Chai. Oh, and lots of coffee too. And you can shop for running shoes while you wait or sip your drinks.
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ZombieRunner Coffee
344 California Ave
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Second best place for delicious fresh brewed Chai. Oh, and lots of coffee too. And you can shop for running shoes while you wait or sip your drinks.
at times exotic food
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INDO Restaurant & Lounge
3295 El Camino Real
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at times exotic food
because some people need starbucks
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Starbucks
750 Castro St
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because some people need starbucks

Shopping

Small Friendly Healthfood store. Helpful staff.
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Country Sun Natural Foods
440 California Ave
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Small Friendly Healthfood store. Helpful staff.
The most high end shops, and classy gifts... just about everything is there. Oh, and don't forget Sephora, American Apparel, PinkBerry, and Chipotle.
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Stanford Shopping Center
660 Stanford Shopping Center
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The most high end shops, and classy gifts... just about everything is there. Oh, and don't forget Sephora, American Apparel, PinkBerry, and Chipotle.
Interesting collection of shops
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Los Altos
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Interesting collection of shops
Just in case you have to blow a few hours looking at interesting solutions for living – or to buy a gift... (For me? Oh you shouldn't have!!!)
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IKEA
1700 E Bayshore Rd
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Just in case you have to blow a few hours looking at interesting solutions for living – or to buy a gift... (For me? Oh you shouldn't have!!!)

Arts & Culture

Movies. They show a lot of independent films there. It is within walking distance about 12 minutes.... and parking is easy there.
Palo Alto Square
Palo Alto Square
Movies. They show a lot of independent films there. It is within walking distance about 12 minutes.... and parking is easy there.
Just something I always love: seeing artifacts and bits of times passed.
Palo Alto History Museum
300 Homer Ave
Just something I always love: seeing artifacts and bits of times passed.
Ummm this place rocks. It ought to be a requirement for anyone spending more than a week here. Just do it. Pack a lunch and give yourself a whole day!
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Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline Blvd
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Ummm this place rocks. It ought to be a requirement for anyone spending more than a week here. Just do it. Pack a lunch and give yourself a whole day!

Everything Else

small town post office near train station
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United States Postal Service
265 Cambridge Ave
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small town post office near train station
in case you are a fan... and want to poke around the high tech locations near by
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Google Building GWC1
2025 Garcia Ave
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in case you are a fan... and want to poke around the high tech locations near by
Wacky tourist attraction. Once is enough. But it is interesting and amazing... just a little disturbing. And you do not get to freely explore. Tours are all guided.
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Winchesterův tajemný dům
525 S Winchester Blvd
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Wacky tourist attraction. Once is enough. But it is interesting and amazing... just a little disturbing. And you do not get to freely explore. Tours are all guided.
Just the best place to go see classic movies. Completely refurbished older theater - classy.
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The Stanford Theatre
221 University Ave
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Just the best place to go see classic movies. Completely refurbished older theater - classy.
closest yoga studio
Blue Iris Studio
3485 El Camino Real
closest yoga studio
in case it is needed
Wells Fargo Bank
325 Sharon Park Dr
in case it is needed
This park is with in the redwoods where it is always cool and shady on hot days. Wooden walk ways and a creek
Shoup Park
400 University Ave
This park is with in the redwoods where it is always cool and shady on hot days. Wooden walk ways and a creek
Ahhhh just a great thing to do on a Sunday 9 – 1 pm. pet adoptable kitties, eat Raw Daddy cones, get cheeses, breads, gluten-free muffins, listen to music, and get all sorts of fresh fruits, veggies and flowers.
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California Avenue Farmer's Market
400 California Avenue
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Ahhhh just a great thing to do on a Sunday 9 – 1 pm. pet adoptable kitties, eat Raw Daddy cones, get cheeses, breads, gluten-free muffins, listen to music, and get all sorts of fresh fruits, veggies and flowers.
if needed
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Stanford Hospital
300 Pasteur Dr
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if needed
cause most of what is there would thrill you.. or your friends.
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The Tech Interactive
201 S Market St
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cause most of what is there would thrill you.. or your friends.
Hot tub spa... the original one... that is never finished being upgraded and embellished.
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Watercourse Way
165 Channing Ave
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Hot tub spa... the original one... that is never finished being upgraded and embellished.

Essentials

Fully stocked grocery store. Conveniently right next to train station.
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Mollie Stone's Markets
164 California Ave
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Fully stocked grocery store. Conveniently right next to train station.
Convenient place to get prepared food
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Whole Foods Market
4800 El Camino Real
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Convenient place to get prepared food
Because the art and people are fun, and I get most things there
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Trader Joe's
855 El Camino Real
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Because the art and people are fun, and I get most things there

Sightseeing

This is the local train station. There are two Palo Alto stops. Check schedules for which trains stop here, not all of them do. Also trains do not run 24 hours a day. Ending time is earlier on Sunday evenings.
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California Avenue Caltrain Station
101 California Ave
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This is the local train station. There are two Palo Alto stops. Check schedules for which trains stop here, not all of them do. Also trains do not run 24 hours a day. Ending time is earlier on Sunday evenings.
Lovely place to walk or take a hike. Hours limited to day light. Great views from top. Main entrance is at the west end of Stanford Ave
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Stanford Dish
400 Reservoir Rd
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Lovely place to walk or take a hike. Hours limited to day light. Great views from top. Main entrance is at the west end of Stanford Ave
Wait wait what? You need to be invited for a tour. And it is well worth it. Definitely see the roof top garden with time to hang out there. Ahhhhh see what I mean.
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Wait wait what? You need to be invited for a tour. And it is well worth it. Definitely see the roof top garden with time to hang out there. Ahhhhh see what I mean.
you can ride a bike around the lake, rent paddle boats or windsurf there. Picnic area, and lovely walk. Also mansion on property.
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Shoreline Lake Park
3160 N Shoreline Blvd
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you can ride a bike around the lake, rent paddle boats or windsurf there. Picnic area, and lovely walk. Also mansion on property.
OMG ! You have to see the stained glass in this church from the inside during the day time. For further enlightenment, read what is carved into the stone walls, take your time.
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Památník kostel
450 Jane Stanford Way
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OMG ! You have to see the stained glass in this church from the inside during the day time. For further enlightenment, read what is carved into the stone walls, take your time.
What is left of the Valley of Delight.
Cherry Orchard
What is left of the Valley of Delight.
Very sweet shady place to hike. Lots of trails - short or long. Hike to creek on Crystal Springs trail is about a mile down and back up.
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Huddart Park
1100 Kings Mountain Rd
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Very sweet shady place to hike. Lots of trails - short or long. Hike to creek on Crystal Springs trail is about a mile down and back up.
Another Sweet but exclusive park. Bring a piece of mail sent here to prove residency in Palo Alto for entry.
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Foothills Park
11799 Page Mill Road
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Another Sweet but exclusive park. Bring a piece of mail sent here to prove residency in Palo Alto for entry.

Entertainment & Activities

Check it out. Yep, I painted the bamboo mural there. Assorted yoga class schedule - check on line for times
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Avalon Yoga International
805 California Ave
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Check it out. Yep, I painted the bamboo mural there. Assorted yoga class schedule - check on line for times
high tech yoga center
Samyama Yoga Center
2995 Middlefield Rd
high tech yoga center
in case you need a swim... or a cheap Gym
Palo Alto Family YMCA
3412 Ross Rd
in case you need a swim... or a cheap Gym
Going there will take you to the Baylands preserve... and Bixbee park.
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Lucy Evans Baylands Nature Interpretive Center
2775 Embarcadero Rd
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Going there will take you to the Baylands preserve... and Bixbee park.
Another place to swim
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Rinconada Pool
777 Embarcadero Rd
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Another place to swim
A must see. Baby animals. Lots of lovely trails to hike... short or long. Creek trail, and ridge trail with a view.
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Hidden Villa
26870 Moody Rd
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A must see. Baby animals. Lots of lovely trails to hike... short or long. Creek trail, and ridge trail with a view.