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Living in Downtown North Palo Alto

Downtown North is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Palo Alto with 3,277 residents.

Downtown North has good public transportation and is a biker’s paradise.

Nearby neighborhoods: University South, Professorville, Crescent Park, Community Center, Southgate, Old Palo Alto and Evergreen Park.

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88 Walk Score of Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA

Downtown North is Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot.

Photo of The 3rd Door in Downtown North, Palo Alto

The 3rd Door

Photo of Cogswell Plaza in Downtown North, Palo Alto

Cogswell Plaza

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in Downtown North Palo Alto.

Downtown North is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Palo Alto with a Walk Score of 88.

Find apartments in Palo Alto's most walkable neighborhoods: Evergreen Park, Downtown North and University South.

Downtown North Palo Alto Apartments for Rent

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Downtown North Neighborhood Ranking

Compare Downtown North to other Palo Alto neighborhoods.

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Population

1 Evergreen Park 94 46 100 2,085
2 Downtown North 88 54 98 3,277
3 University South 88 50 95 3,612
4 Ventura 78 41 99 2,704

Eating & Drinking

There are about 118 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Downtown North.

People in Downtown North can walk to an average of 7 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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thumbnail for The 3rd DoorThis hip cafe restaurant is attached to its own gym. However, you don’t have to be a member to enjoy their fresh, organic and locally produced menu. Stop in for a healthy lunch or step up and get your fitness on in their gym facility. #patiobar #sidewalkcafe #gym Photo: The 3rd Door

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on The 3rd Door

98 Bike Score of Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA

Downtown North is a Biker’s Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike.

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Photo of Johnson Park in Downtown North, Palo Alto

Johnson Park

Photo of Lytton Plaza in Downtown North, Palo Alto

Lytton Plaza

Photo of Au Revoir in Downtown North, Palo Alto

Au Revoir

Photo of Vino Locale in Downtown North, Palo Alto

Vino Locale

thumbnail for Johnson ParkMid-February is an excellent time for a pickup game of beach volleyball at the Johnson Park in sunny Palo Alto.

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on Johnson Park

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