Stanford Points of Interest

From the ancient redwood tree on San Francisquito Creek under which Spanish explorer Gaspar de Portola camped in1769 to the century-old palms that line the entrance to the campus, Stanford University enjoys a long and unique horticultural heritage.

This section celebrates many of the special garden locations and plants in and around the Stanford community. We invite you to visit them. Stroll through the links on the pull-down menu to discover the many unique natural points of interest that Stanford has to offer. Enjoy your tour!