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  1. Palo Alto (/ ˌpæloʊ ˈæltoʊ / PAL-oh AL-toh; Spanish for 'tall stick') is a charter city in the northwestern corner of Santa Clara County, California, United States, in the San Francisco Bay Area, named after a coastal redwood tree known as El Palo Alto.

  2. 3 days ago · Palo Alto, city, Santa Clara county, northern California, U.S. Located 35 miles (55 km) south of San Francisco and 14 miles (23 km) north of San Jose, it lies on the western shore of San Francisco Bay.

  3. 2 days ago · Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley,” is home to 69,700 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs. Unique among city organizations, the City of Palo Alto operates a full-array of services including its own gas, electric, water, sewer, refuse and storm drainage provided at very competitive rates for its customers.

  4. Dec 24, 2023 · Palo Alto is at the heart of innovation in Silicon Valley, bordering the southern end of San Francisco Bay. The illustrious combination of Stanford University and the booming tech industry has circled Palo Alto on the map as a cultural destination for tourists, pioneers, and some of the biggest technology firms in the world.

  5. Jun 1, 2023 · Palo Alto, California is a vibrant city that offers a variety of attractions for all to enjoy! With its ideal location in the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is a unique community with lots to do from shopping and dining, to hiking, parks and gardens to world-class museums and family fun for all ages.

  6. Sep 29, 2022 · Gorgeous, sunny Palo Alto is situated in the upper western corner of Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area and is close to the often underrated California city of San Jose. It is a principal city of tech paradise, Silicon Valley, and home to the world-renowned Stanford University.

  7. Palo Alto is a bustling suburb in Santa Clara County south of the city of San Francisco. It is adjacent to Stanford University and home to hundreds of Silicon Valley technology companies, ranging from VMware and Hewlett-Packard to tiny startups operating in garages.