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Stanford Shopping Center

Open-air shopping centre·Palo Alto, Silicon Valley

Gardens and department stores

An open-air garden shopping centre in Palo Alto.

About Stanford Shopping Center

Stanford Shopping Center, beside Stanford University in Palo Alto, is an open-air centre of garden walkways, department stores, designer boutiques and restaurants, a calm counterpoint to Silicon Valley’s office parks.

Our take

  • Open air, with gardens
  • Department stores and boutiques
  • Next to Stanford University
Address
Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, California

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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Stanford Shopping Center before you go.

Last checked: October 2026 How we choose

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