The Baylands Nature Preserve is an area of marshland that is home to 15 miles of multi-use trails and looks out to San Francisco Bay. 2.8 miles from Palo Alto’s city center, you can either walk, run or cycle along these trails, plus there are great bird-watching spots and places to kayak within the marshes. If you want to be close to that area then Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley at East Palo Alto or Country Inn are the best options.