Stanford Mausoleum
The Stanford Mausoleum, located in the Northwest of the Stanford University campus in the Stanford University Arboretum, holds the remains of the university's namesake Leland Stanford, Jr. and his parents Leland and Jane Stanford. Around it, Levi's Stadium (11 mi) comes first on our list. Its mildest months, February to November, bring highs of 62–79°F.
A landmark inside Stanford
Palo Alto is the nearest base
Palo Alto is 3 miles southeast, with 41 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 62–79°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
San Carlos (SQL) has airline service, about 7 miles from Stanford Mausoleum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Stanford Mausoleum
The Stanford Mausoleum, located in the Northwest of the Stanford University campus in the Stanford University Arboretum, holds the remains of the university's namesake Leland Stanford, Jr. and his parents Leland and Jane Stanford.
Once per year, the mausoleum is opened to the public and a wreath laid (usually in October during the reunion weekend) as part of the annual Founders' Day activities.
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Staying near Stanford Mausoleum
Places to stay start in Palo Alto (41) and San Francisco (528).
- 1Levi's Stadium
- 2California's Great America
- 3USS Hornet
- 4Chase Center
- 5Oracle Park
- 6Lombard Street
- 7Presidio of San Francisco
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Stanford Mausoleum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | in town | — | 1 1 campground | 18,662 | $2,000K | — |
| Palo Alto | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 41 31 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds | 67,609 | $2,000K | C− |
| San Francisco | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 528 426 hotels · 24 motels · 37 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 27 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 826,079 | $1,395K | D |
| Mountain View | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 36 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 85,438 | $1,927K | C− |
| Sunnyvale | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 42 34 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 156,577 | $1,802K | C |
| San Jose | 22 mi southeast | 35 min | 133 95 hotels · 19 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 989,814 | $1,233K | D |
| Santa Clara | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 38 34 hotels · 4 motels | 133,446 | $1,583K | C− |
| Menlo Park | 3 mi north | 5 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 campground | 32,713 | $2,000K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Stanford Mausoleum
Also within 31 miles are these.
Big draw111 mi Stadium & arenaLevi's Stadium
Big draw30 mi MuseumAlcatraz Federal Penitentiary
Big draw211 mi Theme parkCalifornia's Great America
Big draw324 mi MuseumUSS Hornet
Big draw426 mi Stadium & arenaChase Center
Big draw526 mi Stadium & arenaOracle Park
Big draw629 mi LandmarkLombard Street
Big draw730 mi GardenPresidio of San FranciscoPhoto credits
Levi's Stadium: Matthew Roth, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary: druchoy, CC BY-SA 2.0 · California's Great America: Oleg Alexandrov, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Hornet: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0 · Chase Center: Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oracle Park: User Coasttocoast on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lombard Street: The original uploader was Y6y6y6 at English Wikipedia., Public domain · Presidio of San Francisco: Robert Campbell, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Stanford Mausoleum
Is Stanford Mausoleum in Stanford?
Yes. It’s inside Stanford, CA.
When is the best time to visit Stanford Mausoleum?
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with highs of 62–79°.
How far is Stanford Mausoleum from Stockton?
About 60 miles northeast of Stockton, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Stanford Mausoleum?
San Carlos (SQL), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Mineta San Jose (SJC), about 14 miles.
Where should I stay near Stanford Mausoleum?
Palo Alto (3 mi, 41 places to stay), San Francisco (27 mi, 528 places to stay) and Mountain View (6 mi, 36 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.