Visiting Us
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Learn more about where we're located, where to park, lodging and travel information, and more!
Visitor Policy
We welcome visitors -- please contact to arrange a visit.
Location
Nearest visitor parking is available in the first floor of the Via Ortega Garage. Parking is also available in the Roble Field garage at Via Ortega and Santa Teresa streets. For general information about planning a visit to Stanford, go to Visitor Information on the University website.
Transportation
Information, directions and maps on how to get to the Stanford campus can be found on the University Visitor website. If you are arriving by car, the nearest visitor parking to the Paul G. Allen building is available at the street level in Parking Structure 2 ("Via Ortega Garage".) Note that parking permits are required during working hours, typically until 4 pm, M-F (check posted signs.) If you are taking public transportation, the Stanford Marguerite shuttles between the Caltrain transportation hub and the Y2E2 building close to Paul G. Allen.
Accommodations
A wide variety of local area hotels/motels are available. Visiting academic researchers may want to consider the Stanford Guest House. During summer months, sponsored visitors may also find housing through Stanford Conference Services, which offers studio apartments and residence hall rooms. Locals also offer short-stay accommodations through various online services.
nano@stanford Facilities
nano@stanford has facilities in the Allen, McCullough, Moore, Spilker and Shriram Buildings. Most of our tools are visible through large windows accessible from the main walkways. Come and take a self-guided tour to explore some of the science and engineering enabled by these tools. For information about visiting Stanford, check out Visitor Information on the University website.
Parking on campus can be a challenge. There are a few metered parking spots in the Roble Field Garage as well as in and near the Parking Structure 2 at the intersection of Via Ortega & Panama Street. More information about parking can be found at the Stanford University Visitor and Department Parking Page. For driving directions to the Roble Field Garage, use this address: 287 Santa Teresa St, Stanford, CA 94305.
Allen Building
Mailing Address
Stanford Nanofabrication Facility, Paul G. Allen Building 420 Via Palou Mall, Mail Code 4070, Stanford, CA 94305-4114
Delivery Address
Stanford Nanofabrication Facility, Paul G. Allen Building, Room 158, 420 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305-4114
Spilker Building
Address
James and Anna Marie Spilker Engineering and Applied Sciences Building 348 Via Pueblo, Stanford, CA 94305-4088
NanoPatterning Cleanroom: Spilker Basement Floor, Room 006 Suite
Flexible Cleanroom: Spilker 1st Floor, Room 131 Suite
McCullough Building
Mailing Address
McCullough Building, 476 Lomita Mall, Stanford, CA 94305-4045
Delivery Address
McCullough Building, Room 114South Service Road, Stanford, CA 94305-4045
Shriram Building
Mailing Address
Shriram Building 443 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305-4125