Posted by Danny, a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Jun 22, 2007 at 10:45 am

Shady Lane on University Ave. is a godsend when it comes to buying unique gifts. And I don't know what I'd do without Gordon-Biersch. There are some great places around town. The new Old Pro is a lot of fun and the Stanford Theater is very special.

Posted by Crappy PA, a resident of the Barron Park neighborhood, on Jun 23, 2007 at 5:54 am

Shoreline Park in MV.

(it is close to PA !!)

Posted by Phyllis K., a resident of the Evergreen Park neighborhood, on Jun 23, 2007 at 11:28 am

All of the great pizza places (Pizza Chicago, New York Pizza, Pizza My Heart, etc.).

Posted by Philippe Rey, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood, on Jun 23, 2007 at 8:23 pm

The Green Elephant! Yum! As often as possible!

Posted by Lover of the Outdoors, a resident of the Charleston Gardens neighborhood, on Jun 24, 2007 at 7:15 am

I notice people are responding with man made places where you spend money. How about a hike in Foothill Park, a walk through the Atrastra preserve or bird watching in the Baylands. Palo Alto has some very beautiful natural places to relax and just enjoy the scenery.

Posted by Merge MV and PA, a resident of the Greenmeadow neighborhood, on Jun 24, 2007 at 11:02 am

Castro street restaurants.

Darn... it is Mountain View.

Posted by Jane Dick, a resident of the Palo Verde neighborhood, on Jun 24, 2007 at 2:53 pm

-La Creme de Cafe coffee house (Middlefield and Loma Verde): every day!

-Rick's Ice Cream (Charleston center): most weeks!

-Douce France bakery in Town & Country

-Baylands

-Mitchell Park sprinklers in summer

-Palo Alto Family YMCA (Ross Road)

Posted by Don't merge MV and PA, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jun 24, 2007 at 8:18 pm

I do agree with lover of the outdoors. The character of a place does not boil down to its stores and eateries. I love foothills park. I love the Baylands. I love Stanford University. Those are 3 spots of great beauty.

BTW I don't find Shoreline all that great. It has too much of an artificial feel to me.

Posted by Logical, a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Jun 24, 2007 at 9:23 pm

Foothills Park, the million dollar view above Fire Station #8. There is only one place better on the whole peninsula. Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, but that's been off-limits to the public for over 20 years....

Posted by Nora Charles, a resident of Stanford, on Jun 25, 2007 at 6:37 pm
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The Stanford Theatre. An oasis for lovers of classic movies and the best deal in town due to the non-profit status. Thank you David Packard!

Posted by anon., a resident of the Crescent Park neighborhood, on Jun 25, 2007 at 11:51 pm

The underpass on page mill (oregon expressway) is a lovely place

thanks to the local pigeons. It's a place for all to see, and is especially

nice on warm days like today!