Georgia Tech at Stanford

Getting Here

• SFO — San Francisco Intl. ~35 min to Palo Alto. Caltrain from Millbrae (~1 hr, $10–15) is the easiest option.
• SJC — San Jose Mineta ~15 min by car. Most convenient airport for Stanford. No direct transit.
• OAK — Oakland Intl. Often cheapest. BART to Millbrae, then Caltrain south to Palo Alto.
• Caltrain Palo Alto Station is walking distance to campus. Frequent service from SF. caltrain.com
• By Car I-280 S from SF is the scenic route; US-101 is faster. Stadium parking requires an advance Stanford permit — plan for rideshare.

Where to Stay

• Graduate Palo Alto On-campus; closest hotel to Stanford Stadium. Book early.
• Sheraton Palo Alto Full-service, walkable to University Ave restaurants and bars.
• The Cardinal Hotel Boutique hotel in downtown Palo Alto. Character and convenience.
• Hyatt House Palo Alto Near US-101; good rates and easy parking.
• Redwood City & Menlo Park 5–10 min drive, more options, and often lower prices. Worth checking.

Food & Drinks

• The Dutch Goose — Menlo Park The classic college sports bar of the area. Burgers, beer, darts, and a game-day crowd.
• Gravity Beer Market — Palo Alto Great rotating tap list; lively pregame atmosphere.
• Sundance the Steakhouse — Palo Alto Old-school steakhouse; ideal for a Friday night dinner.
• Bird Dog — Palo Alto Upscale Southern-inspired; excellent cocktails and small plates.
• Coupa Café — Palo Alto Venezuelan coffee and breakfast; perfect for a Saturday morning fuel-up.

While You're Here

• Stanford Campus Walk Memorial Church, Hoover Tower, and Palm Drive are genuinely beautiful. Free and open to visitors.
• The Dish 3.6-mile loop hike on campus with sweeping Bay Area views. Free, open daily.
• San Francisco 45 min by Caltrain. Golden Gate Bridge, Mission District, Fisherman's Wharf — worth a half-day.
• Napa Valley ~90 min north. Add a Thursday arrival for a wine country detour before the weekend kicks off.
• Computer History Museum Mountain View, ~15 min. Surprisingly fascinating — even for non-tech people.