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About Crate & Barrel at Stanford Shopping Center
Crate & Barrel's Stanford store has two floors connected by an elevator. The store page says this location first opened in 1986. The center's directory places it along Arboretum Road at Orchard Lane, on the edge of the center. The Arboretum Road entrance at Orchard Lane is the closest way in. The store stays open until 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, an hour later than the center's regular closing.
Other home stores are a short walk away. The Container Store is nearby along Quarry Road. Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma face Sand Hill Road on the other side of the center. Our Stanford Shopping Center guide covers the rest of the center.
What this location offers
Departments named on the store page:
- Housewares: kitchenware, dinnerware and entertaining pieces
- Living room, bedroom and dining room furniture
- Lighting: table and desk lamps, floor lamps, pendants, chandeliers, sconces, string lights and lanterns
- Crate & Barrel Kids: baby and kids' furniture, nursery items, toys and accessories
Services listed for this store:
- Design services: consultations for a quick question, a mood board, a room layout or a virtual in-home visit, with free fabric swatches
- Registry consultations for wedding and baby registries, in store or virtually. Baby registries come with free design services and a completion discount.
- Order pickup: smaller orders at the checkout counter, larger furniture at the nearest warehouse
- Private appointments outside business hours for vulnerable guests, including older shoppers and people with underlying health concerns
The store has also hosted cooking and baking demonstrations, flower arranging classes and charity events. Ask the store what is planned.
Location and getting there
Crate & Barrel is at 530 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, 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 0.5 miles away. That is roughly a 13 minute walk.
Parking: the center's own free surface lots.
Hours
| Monday to Saturday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Nordstrom, shop, under 0.1 mi
- Rivian Palo Alto, service business, under 0.1 mi
- Vina Enoteca, restaurant, 0.1 mi
- Tootsie's at the Stanford Barn, cafe, 0.1 mi
- Neiman Marcus, shop, 0.1 mi
- Stanford Mausoleum, 0.2 mi
- Arizona Cactus Garden, 0.2 mi
- Stanford Shopping Center, 0.3 mi
Other home, furniture and garden nearby: The Container Store (under 0.1 mi); Frette (0.2 mi); Williams Sonoma (0.3 mi); Hästens (0.3 mi). Browse the full home, furniture and garden list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Crate & Barrel store page: Stanford Shopping Center; Stanford Shopping Center directory; Wikipedia: Crate & Barrel. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Crate & Barrel in Palo Alto?
Crate & Barrel is at 530 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the Stanford Shopping Center area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the Palo Alto Caltrain station, about 0.5 miles away.
Does Crate & Barrel at Stanford offer free design help?
Yes. The store page lists design consultations for quick questions, mood boards, room layouts and virtual in-home visits, plus free fabric swatches. Book through the store page.
Can I set up a wedding registry at Crate & Barrel Stanford?
Yes. Associates can help you create a wedding or baby registry in the store or virtually.
Where do I pick up a large Crate & Barrel order near Palo Alto?
Small orders are picked up at the store's checkout counter. Larger purchases are picked up at the nearest warehouse, where staff help load your vehicle.
What are Crate & Barrel's hours?
Monday to Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m..