Freeway Frontage Opportunity | East Palo Alto 1788 Bayshore rd 0.2 Acres of Commercial Land for Lease in East Palo Alto, CA 94303

The Silicon Valley Gateway: Premier Boutique Hotel Development Opportunity
Exceptional opportunity to ground-lease or develop a high-exposure flagship site at the primary entrance to Palo Alto. Directly adjacent to Interstate 101, 1788 E Bayshore offers a rare "billboard" location for a luxury hospitality brand, positioned strategically between the global headquarters of Meta, Amazon, and Google, and the elite venture capital corridor of Sand Hill Road.
The Hospitality Pivot

Zoned General Commercial (PL), this ±8,712 SF site is perfectly suited for a bespoke hotel catering to executive travelers and Stanford-bound visitors. Preliminary plans for a modern four-story structure with three levels of subterranean parking are already in place, offering a seamless "plug-and-play" transition for a developer to create a high-density, tech-forward hospitality destination.

Architectural Synergy: The existing 4-story modern design with floor-to-ceiling glass is ideal for a luxury facade with sweeping Bay views.

Subterranean Infrastructure: Three levels of planned underground parking provide secure, private valet services for high-profile guests.

Rooftop Potential: Re-envision the planned office terrace as a Destination Rooftop Bar & Lounge, overlooking 500,000+ daily commuters.

Unrivaled Strategic Connectivity
0.8 Miles to The Four Seasons Silicon Valley: Joining the ranks of the region's premier luxury corridor.

6 Minutes to Downtown Palo Alto (300 University Ave): The epicenter of Peninsula dining, Apple's flagship, and high-finance.

11 Minutes to Stanford University: Immediate access for high-net-worth university affiliates and visiting families.

Global Corporate Hub: Located 9 minutes from Meta (Facebook) HQ and Googleplex, and just 0.3 miles from Amazon HQ (AWS).

Massive Exposure: Capture the attention of 500,000+ daily vehicles (Pre/Post Covid) along the U.S. 101 corridor.

Investment & Development Highlights
Entitlements in Process: Drastically reduce your speed-to-market in a high-barrier-to-entry region (60–90 days from completion).

75' Height Limit: Allowing for a commanding presence in a low-rise corridor.

Versatile Use: While optimized for hospitality or flagship office, the city also allows for conditional approval of high-end personal storage solutions.

Flexible Acquisition Paths:

Lease-to-buy options considered.

Open to Long-term and institutional-grade ground leases.