The Basics | Visitor Information Skip to main content Skip to secondary navigation Stanford University (link is external) Stanford Visitor Information Community Engagement Search this site Submit Search Menu Home The BasicsAbout Stanford Visitor Center Local Lodging Prospective Students Explore Campus The Basics Main navigation Skip Secondary Navigation Secondary Navigation About Stanford Visitor Center Local Lodging Main content start Where is Stanford? Silicon Valley Located 35 miles south of San Francisco and 20 miles north of San Jose, Stanford University is in the heart of Northern California’s dynamic "Silicon Valley,” home to Yahoo!, Google, Hewlett-Packard, and many other cutting-edge companies that were started by and continue to be led by Stanford alumni and faculty. The Bay Area To the west of the University’s 8,180-acre campus are the Santa Cruz Mountains and Pacific Ocean, and to the east San Francisco Bay. Known as The Peninsula, the area is rich in natural beauty, culture, and entertainment. Palo Alto Although the University is virtually a community unto itself and even has its own zip code—94305—it calls the City of Palo Alto home. Downtown Palo Alto is a short walk from campus and includes many attractions, as well as many shops and restaurants. Stanford Campus Maps View a searchable campus map and other map resources from Stanford Transportation. Back to Top Stanford Visitor Information Web Login Address Visitor Information Services Stanford Visitor Center 295 Galvez Street Stanford, CA 94305 United States Stanford Facebook Stanford Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Online Resources Virtual Tours Stanford Mobile App Related Sites Financial Aid Undergraduate Admission Contact Us Stanford University (link is external) Stanford Home (link is external) Maps & Directions (link is external) Search Stanford (link is external) Emergency Info (link is external) Terms of Use (link is external) Privacy (link is external) Copyright (link is external) Trademarks (link is external) Non-Discrimination (link is external) Accessibility (link is external) © Stanford University. Stanford, California 94305.