Transport:

You can easily catch a plane from Oakland International Airport or go by bus or train to San Francisco, or San Jose, there are also a number of bike paths, and of course the Internal shuttle service.

The City is already more than 100 years old taking its name from a majestic 1000-year-old Redwood tree by the San Francisquito Creek, where many years ago saw the first Spanish Explores.

The mixture of tree lined streets and being the centre of cutting edge Technology makes this city vibrant and alive yet at the same time steeped in history. It also owns its own gas, electric; water and sewer, refuse, and storm drain services, which it gives to its customers for a very lucrative rate. It is known as birthplace of Silicone Valley and prides its self on the 31-mile ring for ultra fast Internet.

It has a excellent business community, the residents are of a high education, politically aware and culturally sophisticated. This gives the residents a great deal of pride in its delightful historic and modern commercial and residential areas.

There are a total of 34b parks in Palo Alto, which makes sure that they keep plenty of open space for the younger generation to play in and the older generation to relax in.

There is plenty to entertain you with bird watching and its marine life. This gives a great setting in which to work or reside. This city has a median household income of more than double the national figure.

Shopping:

Stanford shopping centre offers you Bloomingdale's, and Tiffany's, with boutiques and galleries there's bound to be something for everyone. It does not matter if it's business or pleasure you're sure to be pleased.

Restaurants:

There are numerous Bistros nestled amidst the galleries and boutiques as well as the more upmarket Il Fornaio that cater for every ones taste.

Got children with you well take them to the junior museum and zoo or to the children's theatre where they will have performances and activities for all age groups. There is always something new to see, and some unexpected pleasure to be found.