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3About Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto anchors Silicon Valley about 35 miles south of San Francisco, accessible via Highway 101 or the scenic Interstate 280. El Camino Real runs through downtown as the main commercial strip. The Mediterranean climate and proximity to Stanford University have made it a tech hub with extensive EV charging infrastructure. Stanford's 285-foot Hoover Tower dominates the skyline and serves as a recognizable landmark throughout the region.
Where is Palo Alto, CA on the map?
Palo Alto, CA is in United States, at 37.391, -122.147 - about 26 km west of Milpitas, CA.
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What is the closest airport to Palo Alto, CA?
The closest airport to Palo Alto, CA is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 23 km (about 27 min by car). Other airports nearby: San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.