# Kid-friendly places in Palo Alto 22 listed places in Palo Alto: 12 playgrounds and things to do, 5 restaurants, 4 hotels and 1 café. Each lists high chairs, changing tables, kids' menus and wheelchair access where known. Last updated 2026-10-18, from the newest confirmation among these places. ## Narrower lists - [Kid-friendly restaurants in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/restaurants) (5) - [Family-friendly hotels in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/hotels) (4) - [Playgrounds and things to do with kids in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/playgrounds) (12) - [Places with high chairs in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-high-chairs) (4) - [Restaurants with a kids' menu in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-kids-menu) (3) - [Wheelchair and stroller accessible places in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/wheelchair-accessible) (9) - [Hotels with cribs in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-cribs) (4) - [Hotels with a pool in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-a-pool) (4) - [Hotels with connecting rooms in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-connecting-rooms) (3) - [Hotels with a fridge in the room in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-a-fridge) (4) - [Hotels with a separate bedroom in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-a-separate-bedroom) (3) - [Parks and playgrounds with restrooms in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-restrooms) (3) - [Free things to do with kids in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/free-to-visit) (4) - [Shaded playgrounds and parks in Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto/with-shade) (3) ## Places 1. [Rinconada Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/rinconada-park-palo-alto) (playground, Palo Alto). Palo Alto's redwood grove park: two play structures plus the 'Magic Forest' of 50+ coastal redwoods giving the best natural shade in the city, and a FREE summer wading pool next to the city swim pool. 2. [Sheraton Palo Alto Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/sheraton-palo-alto-hotel-palo-alto) (hotel, Palo Alto). Outdoor pool and a location next to Stanford's campus and the Palo Alto Caltrain station. 3. [Dinah's Garden Hotel](https://ourplayday.com/places/dinah-s-garden-hotel-palo-alto) (hotel, Palo Alto). An old-school motor inn with koi lagoons, waterfalls and a poolside restaurant. The gardens give it the feel of a small resort. 4. [The Clement Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/places/the-clement-palo-alto-palo-alto) (hotel, Palo Alto). All-inclusive luxury hotel with every meal, snack, and drink in the rate, a rooftop pool, and suites across from Stanford. 5. [Cornelis Bol Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/cornelis-bol-park-palo-alto) (playground, Palo Alto). Two resident donkeys in a pasture along the Matadero Creek trail, a compact playground, and a paved path for first bike rides. 6. [Crowne Plaza Cabana Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/places/crowne-plaza-cabana-palo-alto-palo-alto) (hotel, Palo Alto). Palo Alto's retro-resort 'Cabana': a big outdoor pool courtyard with cabanas that feels like Palm Springs, family rooms and suites, minutes to Stanford and Magical Bridge Mitchell. 7. [Palo Alto Creamery](https://ourplayday.com/places/palo-alto-creamery-palo-alto) (restaurant, Palo Alto). Palo Alto's old-school fountain diner since 1923, the classic treat-lunch downtown: grilled cheese, real milkshakes, and counter seats. 8. [Peers Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/peers-park-palo-alto) (playground, Palo Alto). Two separate play structures (no refereeing one crowded structure), a climbing wall, swings, two dog parks, and a big field for pickup soccer. 9. [Buca di Beppo](https://ourplayday.com/places/buca-di-beppo-palo-alto) (restaurant, Palo Alto). The family-style Italian chain built for groups: platters meant for sharing, kitschy photo-covered walls kids stare at all meal, and a noise level that absorbs toddler volume. 10. [Tacolicious](https://ourplayday.com/places/tacolicious-palo-alto) (restaurant, Palo Alto). Cal-Mex tacos and guacamole with a heated parklet and sidewalk tables. 11. [Johnson Park Playground](https://ourplayday.com/places/johnson-park-playground-palo-alto) (playground, Palo Alto). A long cement slide is the thing here, with a sand pit, swings for babies and for bigger kids, and shaded picnic tables for you. 12. [Baylands Nature Preserve & Lucy Evans Interpretive Center](https://ourplayday.com/places/baylands-nature-preserve-lucy-evans-interpretive-center-palo-alto) (nature area, Palo Alto). Nearly 2,000 acres of salt marsh with flat boardwalks and levee trails, the Bay's best toddler-proof birding walk, and a small nature center at the boardwalk's end. 13. [Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo](https://ourplayday.com/places/palo-alto-junior-museum-zoo-palo-alto) (museum, Palo Alto). A rebuilt hands-on science museum with a small zoo: flamingos, meerkats, and an accessible treehouse. 14. [Salt & Straw Palo Alto](https://ourplayday.com/places/salt-straw-palo-alto-palo-alto) (ice cream shop, Palo Alto). Portland's artisan ice cream shop (also Santana Row, San Jose) with seasonal flavors and unlimited tastings before you commit. 15. [Zareen's](https://ourplayday.com/places/zareen-s-palo-alto) (restaurant, Palo Alto). Counter-service Pakistani-Indian with Michelin Bib Gourmand cred: chicken tikka and kababs kids devour, a conversation-menu for shy teens, and California Ave patio tables. 16. [Foothills Nature Preserve](https://ourplayday.com/places/foothills-nature-preserve-palo-alto) (nature area, Palo Alto). 1,400 acres of oak hills above the city with easy nature trails and a nature center, open to everyone (not just residents). 17. [Juana Briones Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/juana-briones-park-94306) (park, Palo Alto). An old apricot orchard with shade trees, generous open space and a playground. 18. [Bowden Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/bowden-park-palo-alto) (park, Palo Alto). Neighborhood park with a playground. 19. [Greer Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/greer-park-palo-alto) (park, Palo Alto). Neighborhood park with a playground. 20. [Heritage Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/heritage-park-palo-alto) (park, Palo Alto). Neighborhood park with a playground. 21. [Hoover Park](https://ourplayday.com/places/hoover-park-palo-alto) (park, Palo Alto). Neighborhood park with a playground. 22. [Palo Alto Sol](https://ourplayday.com/places/palo-alto-sol-palo-alto) (restaurant, Palo Alto). A colorful family-run cantina cooking the food of Puebla, with tables outside. ## About this list Every place here is a listing on Play Day, and a place is listed only when something positive is known about it for kids. Any page linked above is also served as markdown by adding .md to its address. Page: https://ourplayday.com/united-states/california/palo-alto