Palo Alto

Palo Alto

Palo Alto, meaning “tall stick” in Spanish, is named after a famous 1000-year-old redwood tree still growing today. Home to Stanford University, Tesla Motors, HP, VMware, Ford Research and Innovation Center, and Sand Hill Road; the famous avenue of high-profile venture capitalists.

Palo Alto is in the top five most expensive cities in the country and one of the most highly educated. There are many attractions such as outdoor malls, nightlife, football games, stunning hiking/biking trails, and world-class dining.