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Stanford University Arboretum

The Stanford University Arboretum is an arboretum located on the grounds of Stanford University in Stanford, California. Our list goes on with Levi's Stadium, 11 mi away. Its mildest months, February to November, bring highs of 62–79°F.

Photo: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0
Where
In Stanford
1 place to stay
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a year · #4,821 of 7,770
In brief

A garden 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 University Arboretum.

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.

When to go

The weather by month

This is the year’s weather near Stanford University Arboretum.

Jan60° / 41°
Feb62° / 43°
Mar65° / 44°
Apr68° / 46°
May72° / 49°
Jun77° / 52°
Jul79° / 55°
Aug79° / 55°
Sep79° / 53°
Oct75° / 49°
Nov65° / 44°
Dec59° / 40°
Typical highs and lows in Stanford. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Stanford. Stanford’s full climate →
About

Stanford University Arboretum

The Stanford University Arboretum is an arboretum located on the grounds of Stanford University in Stanford, California. It is open to the public daily without charge.

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Garden
Wikipedia readers
1.8K a year
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to sleep near Stanford University Arboretum

The first towns with rooms are Palo Alto (41) and San Francisco (528).

Stanford University Arboretum1234567Palo Alto41San Francisco528San Jose133Santa Clara38Menlo Park15Levi's StadiumChase CenterUSS HornetLombard Street10 mi
Stanford University Arboretum12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Levi's Stadium
  2. 2California's Great America
  3. 3Chase Center
  4. 4USS Hornet
  5. 5Oracle Park
  6. 6Lombard Street
  7. 7Presidio of San Francisco
In town

Stanford

1 place to stay · 1 campground

You’re already here.

18,662 people

5 min drive

Palo Alto

41 places to stay · 31 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds

67,609 people

3 mi southeast of Stanford University Arboretum

40 min drive

San Francisco

528 places to stay · 426 hotels · 24 motels · 37 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 27 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks

826,079 people

27 mi northwest of Stanford University Arboretum

10 min drive

Mountain View

36 places to stay · 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins

85,438 people

6 mi southeast of Stanford University Arboretum

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Stanford University ArboretumDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Stanfordin town—1 1 campground18,662$2,000K—
Palo Alto3 mi southeast5 min41 31 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds67,609$2,000KC−
San Francisco27 mi northwest40 min528 426 hotels · 24 motels · 37 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 27 hostels · 6 campgrounds · 3 RV parks826,079$1,395KD
Mountain View6 mi southeast10 min36 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins85,438$1,927KC−
Sunnyvale9 mi southeast15 min42 34 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground156,577$1,802KC
San Jose22 mi southeast35 min133 95 hotels · 19 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 4 RV parks989,814$1,233KD
Santa Clara12 mi southeast20 min38 34 hotels · 4 motels133,446$1,583KC−
Menlo Park3 mi north5 min15 14 hotels · 1 campground32,713$2,000KC+

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

SQLSan Carlos7 mi
SJCMineta San Jose · major hub14 mi
SFOSan Francisco · major hub17 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Stanford University Arboretum’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Close to Stanford University Arboretum

These lie within 31 miles as the crow flies.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo 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 · Chase Center: Gregory Varnum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Hornet: kitmasterbloke, CC BY 2.0 · 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

Common questions

Questions before you go

Is Stanford University Arboretum in Stanford?

Yes. It’s inside Stanford, CA.

When is the best time to visit Stanford University Arboretum?

February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, with highs of 62–79°.

How far is Stanford University Arboretum from Stockton?

About 60 miles northeast of Stockton, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Stanford University Arboretum?

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 University Arboretum?

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).

From locals

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.