Stanford Holiday Deals

Stanford Holiday Package Deals

Why waste all your time staring at a screen when you could be livin' it up in Stanford? At lastminute.com.au, we can combine all your hire cars, airfares, hotel bookings and amazing activities into a neat package.

With average savings of around AU$260, you can go a little extra on fancy dinners and drinks!

Take a gander at upwards of 400 partner airlines and 282,000 worldwide hotels on our huge database. Then, it's time to craft your own individual package deal!

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Holidays in Stanford

A journey to Silicon Valley isn't complete without escaping the city and discovering its suburbs. Are you ready to find out what Stanford, is all about? It lies 20 kilometres northwest of the centre. You'll be wandering its streets before you know it if you plan to fly in. The area is a drive of 20 kilometres to the west from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, the closest terminal.

A great deal of this city's top sights are sprinkled near Stanford, and the Stanford University and the Computer History Museum are two of the most outstanding. After taking a look at those, you're going to want to continue onwards to Stanford Shopping Center and Shoreline Park. A great way to soak up this city is to roam around some of its neighbourhoods. So why not go to nearby Atherton and East Palo Alto and discover their sights and sounds?

The Santa Clara University is one of those places that needs to be seen in real life. Located just 2 kilometres from the downtown area, you'll have no excuse to miss it.

Need some inspiration on things to do in the city centre? Feast your eyes on the San Jose State University and the Tech Museum. To get an even better feel for the area, also call in at the San Jose Convention Center and the San Jose Museum of Art.

The Portola Art Gallery, the Palo Alto Art Center and the Music@Menlo are perfect for those wanting to learn a bit about the local culture.

While you're able to view more and more art on your computer these days, there's nothing better than experiencing the real thing. Explore the region's creative side at the Cantor Arts Center and the Leland Stanford Junior University Museum of Art.

Locating kid-friendly entertainment is often top of the list when going on holiday with the family. Check out the Stanford Theatre, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and the United States Geological Survey.

Few things can soothe mind like the smells, sights and sounds of the natural world. Experience it firsthand at Rodin Sculpture Garden, the Elizabeth Gamble Garden Center, San Andreas Fault Trail and the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden.

For a glimpse of some native flora and fauna, head out to Arastredero Preserve, Baylands Nature Preserve and Pearson-Arastradero Preserve.

If the stress of city life is tiring you out, recharge in one of the nearby parks. Stanford University Arboretum and Byxbee Park are great spots to kick off your shoes and relax under a tree.

Buy the basics or search for a few unusual mementos. You can pick up all the items on your list at San Antonio Shopping Center, Kula Sweet, Los Altos Farmer's Market and Nak's Oriental Market.

Hoover Tower, the Los Altos History Museum, Stanford Mausoleum and the Menlo College have so many stories to tell. History buff or not, you'll definitely learn something at these time-weathered sites.

Whether you cheer on a particular team or just want to feel the electrifying atmosphere, don't miss the opportunity to grab tickets to a game at Palo Alto Stadium. Remember to join in any chants, songs or Mexican waves that occur while you're there, especially if hometown heroes the San Jose Earthquakes or the Stanford University are the ones on the field!

Hotels in Stanford

Don't stress about reserving your Stanford hotel. lastminute.com.au lists more than 63 accommodations. Don't forget though, the sooner you lock it in, the sooner you can begin organising those rad adventures! (You might also save a bit of cash too.)

Who said service with a smile had to cost an arm and a leg? You'll get a relaxing night's sleep at an even better price at the Best Western Plus Riviera and The Palo Alto Inn. Or perhaps you'd rather live it up like royalty at the Rosewood Sand Hill? The Nobu Hotel Epiphany Palo Alto is one more popular choice for those who can't say no to life's finer things.