Directions, Maps and Parking

Driving Directions to Tressider Union, Stanford University (AC2004)

From Highway 101: Exit Embarcadero Road west toward Stanford. At El Camino Real, Embarcadero turns into Galvez Street as it enters Stanford University. Stay in the left lane (at fork) and turn left at Campus Drive East. Follow Campus Drive East past Bonair Siding, Serra, Escondido, Bowdoin, Alvarado Row, and Salvatierra. Turn right on Mayfield. It will jog left, then immediately turn right into Lagunita Drive. You are now at L-39, the lot directly south of Tresidder Union (the largest visible building). Parking is monitored Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm; free after 4pm. Take the steps up to the second floor, walk down the open passage away from the parking lot, and you will come to Tresidder Lounge and the AC2004 Registration Desk. Welcome!

From Highway 280: Exit Sand Hill Road east toward Stanford University. Continue east, turning right at the traffic light on Santa Cruz Avenue. Make an immediate left onto Junipero Serra Boulevard. Turn left at the second stoplight, Campus Drive East. Continue around Campus Drive East past Campus Drive West/Links, past Contanza, then left on Mayfield. It will jog left, then immediately turn right into Lagunita Drive. You are now at L-39, the lot directly south of Tresidder Union (the largest visible building). Parking is monitored Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm; free after 4pm. Take the steps up to the second floor, walk down the open passage away from the parking lot, and you will come to Tresidder Lounge and the AC2004 Registration Desk. Welcome!

From El Camino Real: Go west on University Avenue, toward the hills (away from downtown Palo Alto). As you enter Stanford, University Avenue becomes Palm Drive. Proceed past one traffic light and turn left onto Campus Drive at the first stop sign. Follow Campus Drive East past Galvez, Bonair Siding, Serra, Escondido, Bowdoin, Alvarado Row, and Salvatierra Drives. Turn right on Mayfield. It will jog left, then immediately turn right into Lagunita Drive. You are now at L-39, the lot directly south of Tresidder Union (the largest visible building). Parking is monitored Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm; free after 4pm. Take the steps up to the second floor, walk down the open passage away from the parking lot, and you will come to Tresidder Lounge and the AC2004 Registration Desk. Welcome!

Driving Directions to Sheraton Palo Alto (AC2004 Recommended Hotel)

The Sheraton Palo Alto is located at 625 El Camino Real, just south of University Ave, at the main entrance to Stanford, 0.8 miles from Tressider Union. Ph: (650) 328-2800.

From Highway 101: Exit University Avenue (through downtown Palo Alto) or Embarcadero Road (fast, through residential). If you took University Ave, turn left on El Camino Real and the Sheraton is 200 yards down on the left. If you took Embarcadero Road, turn right on El Camino Real and the Sheraton is two blocks down on the right.

From Highway 280: Exit Sand Hill Road toward Palo Alto. Proceed approximately 3 miles. Turn right on El Camino Real. Go one block to University Avenue. The Sheraton is 200 yards past University Ave on the Left.

Driving Directions to Super 8 Motel (AC2004 Recommended Motel)

The Super 8 Motel is located at 3200 El Camino Real, 1.5 miles south of Stanford. Ph: (650) 493-9085.

From Highway 101: Exit Oregon Expressway/Page Mill Rd. Proceed west (the only direction) approximately 2 miles. Turn left on El Camino Real and proceed two blocks. Turn right into Super 8 Motel entrance.

From Highway 280: Exit Page Mill Road, head toward Palo Alto. Proceed approximately 3 miles. Turn right on El Camino Real. Proceed two blocks and turn right into Super 8 Motel entrance

Maps

Stanford Parking & Circulation Map (PDF)

Stanford Transit & Vicinity Map (PDF)

Public Transportation to Tresidder Union

Local Airports to Tresidder Union

See the Stanford Visitors Maps page for additional maps and directions as required.

Parking

Parking is $9/day at the Sheraton Palo Alto (free on surface streets one mile away) and free at the Super 8 Motel.
Parking is also free at Stanford University after 4:00 pm Mon-Fri, and all day Saturday and Sunday.