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Clubs (on clubs on clubs) provide typical day-to-day entertainment for the entire campus -- all-inclusive events. Otherwise, the year-round beautiful California weather provides all sorts of outdoor activities. And even then, dorms have regular free programming including -- but certainly not limited to -- trips to Blue Man Group, Alcatraz Island Midnight Tours, Concerts, New Movies. The list goes on. And for those who are looking for a party scene/Greek life: it exists, and man is it fun. There is a lot-a-bit of everything for everyone.

There is just about everything a college student needs to have fun right there on campus.

There are activities happening all the time, you just have to read the flyers but it ranges from movies, visiting Alcatraz, going to San Francisco, ice skating, hiking, etc.

The fun is limitless! Go watch an athletic match. Stanford has been given the Director's cup for athletic achievement all but one year since the award was started. Stanford is home to an overwhelmingly large number of Olympians, and some of the most talented athletes in the Nation and world. Get outside. The skies overlooking our palm tree studded campus are almost always bright blue. Go hike the dish. On a clear day you can see over San Francisco. Go fountain hopping through all of Stanford's beautiful fountains. This is one of my favorite activities. Go watch some sketch comedy. They are hilarious, and all of them are Stanford Students. Listen to acapella. The many talented acapella groups around campus are always performing, and a joy to listen too.

Palo Alto is one heck of a boring town. There's one major street that's lined with shops for a few blocks - mostly dining joints like Yogurtland, the Cheesecake Factory, etc. and a movie theater or two. You'll be spending most of your time on campus.

If you go down campus drive there's a movie theater and off campus dining areas. San Francisco is a 45 minute drive away and a train ride away. San Jose isn't far, but not very college friendly in options.

With sporting events all the time, plenty of social people, and a great party scene on the weekends, Stanford students know how to have a good time. Only 30 minutes away from San Francisco and Santa Cruz, getting off campus is accessible and easy.

Palo Alto is not exactly bustling with fun 24/7 like San Francisco (only 45 minutes away by CalTrain). However, the university makes up for this by constantly having something going on. Movie nights, the theatre, etc. there is also the parties and just relaxing and tanning or playing frisbee at The Oval to keep one occupied. There are also more education pursuits, such as guest speakers and the museum. This is the event website http://events.stanford.edu/today/. Also, the Stanford app has a feature that tells you much of what is going on on campus.

Really depends on your interest. There's something for everyone and SF is only a 45 minute cal train ride away, which in my opinion is perfect.