Exquisite Mediterranean-Style Retreat in Barron Park 995 Matadero Avenue Palo Alto, California 94306 United States

Palo Alto is one of the world’s great centers for technology and innovation. Whether it’s venture capital, computers, telecommunications, social networking, or biotech, Palo Alto is the engine that turns ideas into reality. Located halfway between San Francisco and San Jose, Palo Alto is the place in Silicon Valley where everything seems to happen. Unlike their more suburban neighbors, Palo Alto residents enjoy the opportunity to stay connected to the pulse, while still maintaining a sense of seclusion and privacy.

While most famous cities are founded near natural resources, Palo Alto was founded upon something even more precious: human progress. This elevation of ingenuity and the human spirit runs through the city like a current of creative energy. In Palo Alto’s vibrant community, knowledge and business ideas are an integral part of daily life. While many affluent cities have vast properties and landscapes that separate neighbors, Palo Alto’s layout connects people.

As a hub of innovation, Palo Alto has a gravity that naturally draws influential people and ideas to its center. Even those who live outside the city’s borders are drawn to its myriad restaurants and bars as meeting places for business and socializing. With Palo Alto’s low-key, accessible attitude, you never know who you might run into or what connections you will make here.

In keeping with its foundation as a center for learning and innovation, the city is home to Stanford University as well as some of the most highly regarded public schools in the country. Most Palo Alto children attend their neighborhood public school, where they walk or bike to school, contributing further to Palo Alto’s strong “small town” flavor.