While large and leading companies exist throughout San Francisco and other Silicon Valley cities, Palo Alto is specifically noteworthy due to the sheer amount of innovation to come out of the city's 25 square miles.
From HP to Tesla, companies in Palo Alto continue to invent new solutions to challenges both immediate and future — but it's not just the tech giants making moves. Palo Alto also fosters a booming startup scene and a workforce of self-starters who are stopping at nothing to bring their ideas to life.
When it comes to getting the work done, however, founders and remote employees alike often fall victim to the distractions of working from home, leading many to seek out coworking spaces. These shared work environments provide like-minded professionals with the space needed to focus while also providing networking opportunities within a shared community. Check out these eight Palo Alto coworking spaces with unbeatable work environments.
Palo Alto Coworking Spaces To Know
- Enerspace
- HanaHaus
- OnePiece Work
- Regus
- Sacred Space CoWorking
- Sandbox Suites
- University Ave. Suites
- WeWork
Founded: 2011
About the space: Enerspace is located in the heart of Palo Alto and features coworking spaces, dedicated desks and private offices complete with weekly events and 24-hour access to the space.
What makes it unique: Enerspace provides access to a global network of sister spaces so members can work anywhere in the world. With its Palo Alto location powered by the infrastructure of Pacific Workplaces, the company offers unparalleled work flexibility.
Founded: 2015
About the space: HanaHaus offers a best-of combination that exists somewhere between a coworking space and a coffee shop, featuring open seating, group seating and lounges, as well as private spaces and conference rooms to allow for varied levels of privacy.
What makes it unique: The space features several amenities not commonly found at traditional coworking spaces, like access to a nursing room, a projector and power adapters available on site.
Founded: 2016
About the space: OnePiece Work’s Palo Alto location sits in the heart of Silicon Valley’s tech scene, with virtual offices, hot desks, dedicated desks and private offices available for individuals and startups to call home while bringing their business to the next level.
What makes it unique: Members have access to all ten of OnePiece Work’s locations, with the Palo Alto location featuring unique amenities like monthly catered lunches, private phone booths, gaming areas, massage chairs and free parking onsite.
Founded: 1989
About the space: Regus provides workers with access to tremendous workspaces regardless of where they currently exist in the world, with its Palo Alto location featuring individual and team office spaces, virtual offices, meeting rooms and business lounges.
What makes it unique: All of Regus's spaces at the Hamilton Avenue Center location are available for daily rental, conveniently located near Stanford University, the Stanford Shopping Center and other popular hubs of notable venture capitalists.
Founded: 2017
About the space: Sacred Space is a converted worship space that offers all of the necessary amenities of modern day coworking. The space offers access to hot desks, conference rooms and lounges, but goes further by cultivating an atmosphere that prioritizes community and passion above all else.
What makes it unique: In addition to quiet outdoor spaces intended for reflection, Sacred Space also offers daycare and preschool services, a kitchen stocked with coffee and tea, member-led events and more.
Founded: 2007
About the space: Sandbox Suites is a convenient place to settle into some extraordinary work, providing members with access to an environment that features private and hot desks, nine private offices and virtual office options for professionals with varied workspace needs.
What makes it unique: Month-to-month memberships make working at Sandbox Suites flexible, with all memberships also including access to both the Palo Alto and San Francisco locations.
About the space: For workers looking for all of the basic coworking necessities in a space that’s optimized for focus, University Ave. Suites provides an answer. The downtown Palo Alto location offers private offices and quiet coworking desks that are perfect for startups, consultants and financial professionals.
What makes it unique: Their competitive pricing helps professionals find the perfect place for their work and budget, and additional amenities can be added on to spaces at University Ave. Suites like covered parking, gourmet coffee, conference room time, mail services and custom signage.
Founded: 2010
About the space: WeWork has a huge presence in the Bay Area startup and coworking scene. the company’s spacious Palo Alto location offers private offices and hot desk memberships just minutes from Stanford University.
What makes it unique: The three-story Park Boulevard location is entirely dedicated to WeWork, providing ample networking opportunities for startups and professionals alike, expansive lounges for necessary breaks and access to the Caltrain just minutes away.
