Stanford, California
Stanford is a community of 18,662 people in Santa Clara County, California.
Why visit Stanford
Townapedia lists 70 museums and landmarks, 74 parks and trails, 258 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Stanford Theater, Aquarius Theatre, Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo and Fraternal Hall Building.
September is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Stanford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stanford
Stanford is a census-designated place (CDP) in the northwestern corner of Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is the home of Stanford University, after which it was named. The CDP's population was 21,150 at the 2020 census. Stanford is adjacent to the city of Palo Alto, which borders it to the east, but the CDP itself remains unincorporated.
From the Wikipedia article Stanford, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Stanford Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
221 University Avenue, Palo Alto
"It varies depending on the movies they're showing."
Frost Amphitheater
Cinema and theater
Open-air theater at Stanford University in California
Palo Alto University
School · 3.3 mi
Private university located in Palo Alto, California, United States
Bing Concert Hall
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
327 Lasuen Street, Stanford
Museums and landmarks70
Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
Museum · 1.7 mi
Science museum and zoo in Palo Alto, California, United States
1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-16:00
Fraternal Hall Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Single-family detached home in Palo Alto, United States of America
Lou Henry and Herbert Hoover House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Stanford, California
623 Mirada Avenue
MacFarland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in California, United States
775 Santa Ynez Street, Stanford
Pedro de Lemos House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house located in Palo Alto, California, United States
100 Waverley Oaks, Palo Alto
Theophilus Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Palo Alto, California, USA
Casa De Tableta
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historical building in San Mateo County, California, United States of America
Dunker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Green Gables
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic neighborhood in Palo Alto, California, USA
Greenmeadow
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in California, United States
Hanna–Honeycomb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in California, United States
58 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds74
Professorville
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic district in Palo Alto, California
Papua New Guinea Sculpture Garden
Park · 0.4 mi
Garden at Stanford University
Stanford Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 0.6 mi
625 Nelson Road, Stanford
62 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes258
Douce France
Cafe · French · 1.0 mi
Cafe, Bakery: bagels, breads, brioches, cakes, cookies, croissants, danishes, muffins, scones, savories, tarts. Sandwiches, salads, quiches Wifi
855
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
151 University Avenue, Palo Alto
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa,Su 06:00-20:00
Zareen's
Restaurant · Pakistani, Punjabi · 1.3 mi
Food ordering is cafeteria style, order->wait for food-> only then, find a seat to allow others a fair chance to find seating
365 South California Avenue, Palo Alto
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00; Su...
Curry Up Now
Restaurant · Indian · 1.3 mi
321 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Evvia Estiatorio
Restaurant · Greek · 1.3 mi
420 Emerson Street
Mo-Th 11:30-14:00,17:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-14:00,17:30-23:00; Sa...
INDO Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · Indonesian · 1.7 mi
3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Tu-Su 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00
Jin Sho
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.2 mi
454 South California Avenue, Palo Alto
Mo-Th 11:45-14:00,17:30-21:30; Fr 11:45-14:00,17:30-22:00; Sa 17:30-22:00
246 more on the map.
Where to stay20
Churches and places of worship26
Church of the Nativity
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.4 mi
1140 Cowper Street, Palo Alto
Shopping48
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries75
Healthcare22
Map of Stanford
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 45°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 56°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 53°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 58°F | 39°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Palo Alto (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Santa Clara County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-04-03: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-08-22: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2020-08-21: Scu Ligtning Complex Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Palo Alto Airport (PAO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Palo Alto 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- East Palo Alto 3 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Menlo Park 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- North Fair Oaks 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Mountain View 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Los Altos 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Redwood City 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- San Carlos 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Sunnyvale 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Newark 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stanford, California, United States Post Office, March 2019, Steven Baltakatei Sandoval, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sun-bonnet House, 1061 Bryant St., Palo Alto, CA 6-3-2012 2-04-57 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lou Henry Hoover House from E, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Front Gate to Pedro de Lemos House, Gerosch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- USA-Palo Alto-Theophilus Allen House, Eugene Zelenko, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fraternal Hall Building, 140 University Ave., Palo Alto, CA 5-27-2012 2-59-13 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MacFarland House, 775 Santa Ynez St., Stanford, CA 6-3-2012 3-23-08 PM, Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 3.0
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