Palo Alto Community
4th of July Events – Things to Do Around the Palo Alto Area This Fourth of July
July 2, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
Looking for things to do for the Fourth of July holiday weekend? The 4th of July weekend is jam-packed with events and fireworks in the Palo Alto area. I hope you are able to take the time the enjoy this holiday weekend with friends and family and celebrate Independence Day. Here are some of the [...]
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Museums to Visit in Palo Alto
June 25, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
There are many activities in Palo Alto and the surrounding communities to fill your leisure time. Here is a list of museums to visit and explore the culture and history of the Palo Alto area. Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo 1451 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto – Children and their families will enjoy the hands-on [...]
Read More...Things to Do This Summer in Palo Alto (or within driving distance)
June 3, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
Summer Fun in the Palo Alto Area Looking for things to do in the Palo Alto area this summer? Summertime is festival season around here (One of the many reasons Palo Alto is a great place to live). Here are some upcoming festivals worth checking out: Palo Alto World Music Day Location – University Ave, Downtown [...]
Read More...Top Ten Things That Make Palo Alto Great!
May 20, 2010 by Gwen Wang · 1 Comment
1. Excellent public school system 2. World class university Stanford right here – Visit Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, then take a leisurely stroll to the glittering facade of the Stanford Memorial Church. Hoover Tower – This 285-foot tower furnishes an outstanding view and houses the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace. 3. Lively [...]
Read More...Midtown Palo Alto New Home Development – Sterling Park
April 29, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
There are not very many opportunities to buy a home in a new home community in Palo Alto because it is hard to find open land to build on. If you are looking for a brand new home community, Sterling Park in Midtown Palo Alto is one of these rare opportunities. Sterling Park is a [...]
Read More...Palo Alto Neighborhoods – Crescent Park
March 10, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
The Crescent Park neighborhood in Palo Alto is named for the presence of crescent shaped streets, one of which is Crescent Drive, which are half-moon or crescent shaped to follow the contours of the San Francisquito Creek. This creek forms one of the borders to the Crescent Park community. Other sides are bounded by Channing [...]
Read More...Palo Alto Neighborhoods – Barron Park
March 5, 2010 by Gwen Wang · 1 Comment
The Barron Park neighborhood in Palo Alto, bounded by Matedero Ave, El Camino Real and Arastedero Road, is known for having a unique character. It was the last to be annexed to Palo Alto in 1975 despite the heated debate that it should remain independent. It remains its rural feel with the absence of sidewalks [...]
Read More...Palo Alto Neighborhoods – Community Center
February 24, 2010 by Gwen Wang · Leave a Comment
The Community Center area in Palo Alto contains some of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, bounded by Embarcadero Road, Middlefield Road, Channing Avenue, and Newell Road. It is named after the Lucie Stern Community Center. The Lucie Stern Community Center is home to the City of Palo Alto Recreation Department and two theaters. Kid friendly [...]
Read More...Palo Alto Neighborhoods – Midtown
February 20, 2010 by Gwen Wang · 1 Comment
Midtown Palo Alto is defined as the area between Oregon Expressway and Loma Verde Avenue and from Alma Street to Hwy 101. It is further defined by its strong sense of camaraderie among the neighbors and community shopping districts. The Midtown Residents Association is very involved in maintaining the integrity of the Midtown Palo Alto Neighborhood. [...]
Read More...Palo Alto School District – What You Need to Know
February 12, 2010 by Gwen Wang · 9 Comments
During the home buying process, the quality of the school district is ranks highly with families looking for a neighborhood to call home. One of the reasons why Palo Alto is a popular city for families is because of its excellent school system and its family friendly neighborhoods.
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