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About this station
This Shell station is on the stretch of Embarcadero Road between Middlefield Road and Highway 101, the route that links the freeway with central Palo Alto, Town and Country Village and Stanford. Shell lists it as open around the clock with a staffed forecourt, a convenience store and a restroom. Embarcadero Road continues east past the freeway toward the Baylands Nature Preserve and the main post office is around the corner on East Bayshore Road.
OpenStreetMap lists the station without a phone number, so we use the one Shell publishes. Shell does not post fuel prices on its station page and says only pump prices are valid. Shell's other Palo Alto stations are on El Camino Real at 2200 and 3601; the one at 2200 has repair bays and a smog license (see Palo Alto Shell on El Camino Real).
What this location offers
- Fuel: Shell Regular, Midgrade and V-Power NiTRO+ Premium gasoline plus Shell Diesel
- Services: air for tires, a convenience store, a restroom and a staffed forecourt
- Payment: credit cards, fuel cards, the Shell business card and mobile payments
- Programs: Shell's loyalty program, accepted grocer loyalty programs, a 5 cent discount for Shell's business fleet program and the Giving Pump label
- Not listed: car wash, repair bay or EV chargers
Location and getting there
Shell, Embarcadero Road is at 1161 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, in the Midtown area of Palo Alto. Our Midtown guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.6 miles away. That is roughly a 39 minute walk or a short bike ride.
Parking: street spaces or a small lot nearby; check posted limits.
Hours
| Monday to Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- Starbucks West Bayshore Road, cafe, under 0.1 mi
- Orangetheory Fitness, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- Chef Zhao Kitchen, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- The Market at Edgewood, food shop, under 0.1 mi
- Byers Eye Institute, practice, 0.3 mi
- Greer Park, 0.5 mi
- Rinconada Library, 0.7 mi
- Eleanor Pardee Park, 0.9 mi
Other everyday services nearby: Palo Alto Main Post Office (0.3 mi); Public Storage, East Bayshore Road (0.3 mi); Mercedes-Benz of Palo Alto (0.4 mi); Audi Palo Alto (0.5 mi). Browse the full everyday services list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Shell station page, 1161 Embarcadero Road. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Shell, Embarcadero Road in Palo Alto?
Shell, Embarcadero Road is at 1161 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303, in the Midtown area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 1.6 miles away.
Does the Shell at 1161 Embarcadero Road sell diesel?
Yes. Shell lists Shell Diesel along with regular, midgrade and V-Power NiTRO+ premium gasoline.
Does the Shell on Embarcadero Road have a car wash or repair shop?
Shell's page lists no car wash, repair bay or EV chargers here. The Shell at 2200 El Camino Real has repair bays and a smog license.
What are Shell, Embarcadero Road's hours?
Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours.