As the birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is a city that thrives on innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurialism. Influenced by the academia of Stanford University and the international draw of employers like HP, VMWare, and Tesla, Palo Alto is a city like no other on the Peninsula. Its iconic neighborhoods such as Professorville and Old Palo Alto, as well as charming College and Barron Park, offer quintessential elements with local twists such as block parties, children’s museums, seasonal celebrations, and more. A vibrant urban atmosphere is found within the restaurants, bars, and retailers along both University and California Avenues; while the thrill of Palo Alto as a college town comes to life during Stanford’s football, basketball, soccer, and other athletic events. Mixing young and old, new and historic, Palo Alto has always been and will continue to be one of the most distinguished places to live on the Peninsula.