Palo Alto is known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley and that unique heritage is proudly on display, with the Computer History Museum just down the street from Google’s world headquarters and countless other tech companies all over town. The restaurant scene rivals that of nearby San Francisco, with many small, independent eateries serving up some of the best food in the Bay Area.
With close proximity to the country’s tech center, it’s no surprise that Palo Alto apartments come with some of the most incredible amenities around. Residents also have access to dozens of options for outdoor recreation, including the gorgeous hiking and biking trails through the surrounding nature preserves, several golf courses, and easy access to San Francisco Bay. Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation around Palo Alto, with many bike-friendly routes around the city.
Palo Alto is famous as the home of Stanford University, and the campus is one of the most dominant landmarks in the area.
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Foothill College, Middlefield | Drive: 6 min | 1.9 mi |
| Stanford University | Drive: 8 min | 2.9 mi |
| Foothill Coll., Los Altos | Drive: 11 min | 4.8 mi |
| Menlo College | Drive: 12 min | 5.1 mi |
Montage Apartments is within 6 minutes or 1.9 miles from Foothill College, Middlefield. It is also near Stanford University and Foothill Coll., Los Altos.
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Transportation options available in Palo Alto include Mountain View Station, located 3.4 miles from Montage Apartments. Montage Apartments is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 12.8 miles or 21 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 23.7 miles or 34 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Station | Drive: 7 min | 3.4 mi |
| Mountain View Station (VTA) | Drive: 7 min | 3.4 mi |
| Wishman Station (VTA) | Drive: 10 min | 4.7 mi |
| Bayshore Nasa Station | Drive: 10 min | 5.2 mi |
| Bayshore Nasa Station (VTA) | Drive: 11 min | 5.4 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| California Avenue Caltrain Station Southbound | Drive: 4 min | 1.7 mi |
| San Antonio | Drive: 4 min | 1.9 mi |
| California Avenue | Drive: 5 min | 2.1 mi |
| Palo Alto | Drive: 8 min | 3.3 mi |
| Mountain View Caltrain Station Southbound | Drive: 9 min | 3.9 mi |
| Airport | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Y Mineta San Jose International | Drive: 21 min | 12.8 mi |
| San Francisco International | Drive: 34 min | 23.7 mi |
Time and distance from Montage Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Village | Walk: 11 min | 0.6 mi |
| Village Court Shopping Center | Walk: 4 min | 1.4 mi |
| Charleston Shopping Center | Drive: 5 min | 1.4 mi |
| Town & Country Village | Drive: 9 min | 2.5 mi |
| Stanford Shopping Center | Drive: 13 min | 3.4 mi |
Montage Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 3.4 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Terman Park | Drive: 3 min | 1.2 mi |
| J. Pearce Mitchell Park | Drive: 4 min | 1.2 mi |
| Bol Park | Drive: 3 min | 1.3 mi |
| Esther Clark Nature Preserve | Drive: 6 min | 2.2 mi |
| Gamble Garden | Drive: 6 min | 2.7 mi |
Montage Apartments has 5 parks within 2.7 miles, including Bol Park, J. Pearce Mitchell Park, and Terman Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford | Drive: 13 min | 3.6 mi |
| Bing Nursery School | Drive: 9 min | 2.2 mi |
| Stanford Health Care (Welch) | Drive: 13 min | 3.5 mi |
| Stanford H4ospital (Blake Wilbur) | Drive: 15 min | 3.7 mi |
| Stanford H4ospital (300 Pasteur) | Drive: 15 min | 4.1 mi |
| El Camino Hospital | Drive: 10 min | 4.6 mi |
Montage Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford which is 3.6 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Ames Research Center | Drive: 14 min | 5.7 mi |
Montage Apartments is 5.7 miles and a 14 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
