First United Methodist Church
625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
Upcoming Concerts at this Venue
Friday, Sept 24 at 8pm, An Evening with Edgar Meyer
Friday, Nov 19 at 8pm, Waltzing in Appalachia
Friday, March 25 at 8pm, the Mastery of Schubert
Friday, May 20 at 8pm, O'Connor World Premiere
Driving Directions
Directions from Highway 101:
- Take the University Avenue exit and head west on University Avenue toward Palo Alto.
- Turn left onto Middlefield Road.
- Take the first right on Hamilton Avenue.
- The church is located on the right side, 625 Hamilton Avenue.
Directions from El Camino Real (north of Palo Alto):
- Going south on El Camino Real turn left at first light in Palo Alto, which is Alma.
- Cross railroad tracks and continue on Alma to first light.
- Turn left at light onto Lytton for approximately one mile and turn right at the light on Webster.
- Go one block to cross University Avenue.
- The church is located at the end of the next block on the left side, 625 Hamilton Avenue.
Directions from Highway 280:
- Take the Page Mill Road exit and head east on Page Mill Road toward Palo Alto.
- Cross over Foothill Expressway and El Camino Real.
- Page Mill Road has now turned into Oregon Expressway.
- Turn left on Middlefield Road and continue for approximately 1.5 miles to Hamilton Avenue.
- Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue.
- The church is located on the right side, 625 Hamilton Avenue.
Parking
Free parking available on street or in church parking lot.
Public Transportation
Bus and train service are located nearby.
The Palo Alto CalTrain is .7 miles from the Church. Bus systems serving Palo Alto include the Santa Clara VTA and the San Mateo County samTrans.
Dining Suggestions
Buca di Beppo - 643 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA.(650) 329 0665
Nondesigner Italian-American. $$. Like a Sicilian Christmas carnival in the '50s, this party spot blends clutter, joy, high spirits and, oh yes, huge portions. Go with several friends.
California Cafe Bar & Grill - Stanford Barn 700 Welch Rd. (650) 325 2233
This venerable Palo Alto favorite continues to serve fresh and inventive California-inspired food such as oysters on the half shell with gazpacho mignonette, Asian chicken salad, grilled sirloin of lamb, and creative pizza and pasta. Inventive desserts close the deal.
Straits Cafe - 3295 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA. (650) 494 7168
Singapore exotica. $$. Blending culinary motifs from India, China and Thailand, the food of Singapore is anything but timid. The menu at Straits is lavish and diverse, and desserts are artfully arranged like edible sculptures. Full bar.
Trader Vics - 4269 El Camino Real Palo Alto CA 94306 (650) 849 9800 European. The world-famous Polynesian restaurant and bar
La Bodeguita del Medio - 463 S. California Ave, Palo Alto, CA. (650) 326 7762 Cuban/Californian. $$$. With more than 30 brands of rum in stock, it's stronger in the bar department than in the kitchen, but among the pleasantries are ahi, lobster bisque and Cuban-style Caesar salad. Closed Sun.
Vero Ristorante Italiano - 530 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA. (650) 325 8376.
$$. Traditional Italian. Home-made pastas, the Carbonara is a particular favorite. Doting owner who brings dessert wines to choose. Atmosphere was very classy and homey. Highly recommended on yelp.