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About Gap at Stanford Shopping Center
Gap's page for this store uses the name Gap Stanford. It is one of the everyday apparel shops among the center's department stores and luxury boutiques. The center's directory places it along Lady Ellen Place between Macy's and Bloomingdale's and suggests the Quarry Road entrance at Pear Lane as the closest. Of Gap's sister brands, Banana Republic has its own store at the same center and Athleta is at Town & Country Village.
What this location offers
Gap's store page lists four departments here:
- Gap: the main line for women and men, including denim, joggers, dresses and shirts
- GapKids
- babyGap
- GapBody
The store offers in-store shopping and in-store pickup of online orders. Gap's page does not mention curbside pickup. Returns follow Gap's national policy:
- A 30 day window, counted from delivery for online orders or from purchase in store, with longer windows for some rewards members
- Free in-store returns of eligible items with a receipt, your rewards phone number or the card you paid with
- No returns or exchanges on final sale items and no mail returns of in-store purchases
- Online orders marked return by mail only, third-party seller orders and social shop orders cannot come back to the store
- Gap items cannot be returned at Old Navy or Gap Factory; Gap Factory purchases go back by mail or to a Gap Factory store
Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers the rest of the center.
Location and getting there
Gap is at 165 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1409, in the Stanford Shopping Center area of Palo Alto. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away. That is roughly a 9 minute walk.
Parking: the center's own free surface lots.
Hours
| Monday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 29, 2026.
What is nearby
- Barry's, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- Wetzel's Pretzels, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
- Läderach, bakery or dessert shop, under 0.1 mi
- Stanford Shopping Center, shop, under 0.1 mi
- Pressed Juicery, quick-service spot, under 0.1 mi
- El Camino Park, 0.3 mi
- El Palo Alto, 0.3 mi
Other clothing, shoes and accessories nearby: UNTUCKit (under 0.1 mi); Pandora (under 0.1 mi); Janie and Jack (under 0.1 mi); Banana Republic (under 0.1 mi). Browse the full clothing, shoes and accessories list.
About this listing
Checked October 29, 2026 against Gap store page: Stanford; Gap website; Stanford Shopping Center directory. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gap in Palo Alto?
Gap is at 165 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1409, in the Stanford Shopping Center area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.3 miles away.
Can I return an online Gap order at the Stanford store?
In most cases, yes, within 30 days of delivery with a receipt, your rewards phone number or the card you paid with. Final sale items, return by mail only orders and third-party seller orders are excluded.
Does the Stanford Gap carry kids' clothes?
Yes. Gap's store page lists GapKids and babyGap at this location, along with the main Gap line and GapBody.
Can I return Gap Factory or Old Navy purchases here?
No, Gap items cannot be returned at sister brands' stores. Gap Factory purchases go back by mail or to a Gap Factory store.
What are Gap's hours?
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..