| Palo Alto
California is located 35 miles south of San
Francisco and 14 miles north of San Jose. Palo Alto
is a community of approximately 61,200 residents. Palo
Alto is part of the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area
and the Silicon Valley. Palo Alto is located at the
northern end of Santa
Clara County and borders San Mateo County. The City‘s
boundaries extend from San Francisco Bay on the east
to the Skyline Ridge of the coastal mountains on the
west, with Menlo Park to the north and Mountain View
to the south. The City encompasses an area of approximately
26 square miles, of which one-third is open space
Palo Alto is strategically located and easily accessible
to major surface routes, including Interstate 280, Highway
101, Highway 84 - the Dumbarton Bridge and Highway 92
- the Hayward-San Mateo Bridge.
Palo Alto’s unique character is defined by the
blend of business and residential areas and a vibrant
downtown. Palo Alto offers a mix of old and new. Palo
Alto’s tree-lined streets and historic buildings
reflect its California heritage. Palo Alto is also recognized
worldwide as a leader in cutting-edge technological
development. Palo Alto takes care to protect open space
and parkland. Palo Alto offers a large number of City-owned
parks that occupy nearly one-third of its 26 square
miles.
Palo Alto’s San Francisco Bay location and natural
environment provide the opportunity to enjoy bird and
aquatic life in a natural habitat.
Stanford University’s cultural and educational
offerings add to Palo Alto’s charm and beauty.
Megan’s
Law – To learn about designated registered
sex offenders in Palo Alto and the rest of California,
The Palo Alto Police Department utilizes The Department
of Justice web site which contains the most up-to-date
information available for public release.
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