Los Altos, CA

Travel Guide

Daytime view of the historic downtown urban core of Los Altos, California, USA.
Daytime view of the historic downtown urban core of Los Altos, California, USA.
Footbridge in California Bay Laurel Forest. Creek Trail, Hidden Villa, Los Altos, Santa Clara County, California, USA.
Beautiful mansion surrounded by trees on the hills surrounding San Francisco bay area, California
Los Altos History Museum

Where to stay in Los Altos

Panoramic view of the Peninsula on a cloudy day; view towards Los Altos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Silicon Valley and Dumbarton Bridge and San Francisco in the background, San Francisco bay, California

Los Altos Hills

Rural feel with open space preserves such as Rancho San Antonio and Westwind Barn, Los Altos Hills offers sights like Immaculate Heart Monastery and Foothill College campus. Limited commercial operations maintain its tranquility.

Los Altos Hills
Panoramic view in Rancho San Antonio county park on a stormy day, south San Francisco bay, California

North Los Altos

4/5(57 area reviews)

While visiting North Los Altos, you might make a stop by sights like Los Altos History Museum and San Andreas Fault Trail.

North Los Altos
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South Los Altos

While South Los Altos isn't home to many top sights, Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Preserve are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Los Altos
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Woodland Acres - The Highlands

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Woodland Acres - The Highlands and surrounding area, you can visit Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Preserve.

Woodland Acres - The Highlands
Los Altos, California, USA - August 30, 2024: Morning traffic passes the historic wrought iron clock in the historic downtown district.

Downtown Los Altos

Though Downtown Los Altos might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Los Altos History Museum and San Antonio Shopping Center.

Downtown Los Altos
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Country Club

While Country Club might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Preserve.

Country Club
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Millbrae CA
$152 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$176 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,994 reviews)
nice people at the reception

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$172 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Feb 14 to Feb 15
$194 total
Feb 14 - Feb 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,810 reviews)
We love it here.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 out of 5
485 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA
$85 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$96 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Redwood City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,576 reviews)
Clean and spacious room. Plenty of parking spaces. Easy in and out access to parking

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara

4 out of 5
588 El Camino Real Santa Clara CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Santa Clara. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions SAP Center at ...
9/10 Wonderful! (59 reviews)
Spacious unit. Newer building with nice amenities and secure parking. Building was quiet and peaceful, even though it is adjacent to a university. We enjoyed the space and the location. The unit is modern inside and nicely furnished We appreciated the detailed check in instructions. The only minor ...

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Kasa University-Airport Santa Clara
Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown

Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown

4 out of 5
77 N Almaden Ave San Jose CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly apartment in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour business center. Popular attractions SAP Center ...
6.4/10 (37 reviews)
This location was great! The bed was comfortable and the apartment was clean. Would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Global Luxury Suites San Jose Downtown
Mays Luxury Farm Stays

Mays Luxury Farm Stays

2 out of 5
295 SNOW CREST RD. Los Gatos CA
Stay at this cabin in Los Gatos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Castle Rock State Park and Castle Rock Falls are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
We had a great time and really enjoyed it

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Mays Luxury Farm Stays
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Los Altos

4.3
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The city of Los Altos is very nice, unfortunately it is overrun by self entitled, new money, techies that truly believe they are the only people that matter. It used to be okay, but now there are way too many people, especially people like that.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Lovely area if you have money to spend and want to relax, otherwise it's pricey and kind of out of the way.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice neighborhood:)

4/5 - Good

Bonnie

Close to many great attractions

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Friendly cops they understood the circumstances and let us stay in safeway parking lot 

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