Bikes can be taken free on the train and on most buses. Freshmen are not allowed to bring cars to campus for their first three quarters. This includes students who have enough academic credits to be considered sophomores at any time during their first academic year at Stanford. Going off campus Stanford is located adjacent to the cities of Palo Alto and Menlo Park, both of which include movie theaters, shops, bookstores, coffee houses and restaurants. Stanford Shopping Center on the edge of campus has 140 upscale shops, including four major department stores and a supermarket.
Students spend most weekends on campus.
After Midnight program has been introduced, featuring extended hours for many facilities. The Stanford campus is 35 miles and an easy train ride from San Francisco, which offers a wealth of opportunities, from the arts to dining to sports and recreational activities. Stanford is also just 45 minutes from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean and towns such as Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay. Lake Tahoe for great skiing and Yosemite National Park for hiking and camping. Return to the Parent Guide homepage.