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About this branch
Wells Fargo lists this branch at 505 South California Avenue, in the 94304 ZIP code. It gives the branch the name Stanford Industrial Park. That was the name, from 1951, of the office district now called Stanford Research Park. OpenStreetMap shows the address as 505 California Ave, so we use the bank's version. The branch is close to the shopping street covered in our California Avenue guide. Technology Credit Union has a branch a short walk away at 490 South California Avenue.
It is one of three Wells Fargo branches in Palo Alto, with the Downtown Palo Alto branch and the Midtown branch. Staff here speak Gujarati, Hindi and Vietnamese as well as English and Spanish, the broadest language list of the three. It has no notary and no Saturday hours; the University Avenue branch has both. This listing is not financial advice.
What this location offers
- Cashier's checks, check cashing and money orders
- New account openings, with appointments bookable online or in the Wells Fargo Mobile app
- Safe deposit boxes, whose contents are not insured by the FDIC or the bank
- Counter deposits made by 5 p.m. on a weekday post the same day
- An envelope-free ATM with digital wallet access. Deposits by 9 p.m. on a weekday count the same day. ATM hours may vary. Screen instructions come in English, Chinese, French, Hmong, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Wells Fargo says most of its locations provide accessible entrances and parking, welcome service animals and can arrange interpreters or auxiliary aids at no charge. Branches close on federal holidays, including Veterans Day on November 11, 2026 and Thanksgiving on November 26, 2026.
Location and getting there
Wells Fargo California Avenue is at 505 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the California Avenue area of Palo Alto. Our California Avenue guide covers what else is around.
The nearest train stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away. That is roughly a 9 minute walk.
Parking: street spaces and city garages with posted limits (see parking in Palo Alto).
Hours
| Monday to Friday | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the business's own website, checked October 30, 2026.
What is nearby
- SIGNAL Coffee (Sunday Pop Up), cafe, under 0.1 mi
- Club Pilates, studio or gym, under 0.1 mi
- Best in Class Education Center, school or studio, under 0.1 mi
- Izzy's Brooklyn Bagels, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- La Bodeguita Del Medio, restaurant, under 0.1 mi
- College Terrace Library, 0.2 mi
- Bowden Park, 0.4 mi
- Peers Park, 0.5 mi
Other everyday services nearby: Provident Credit Union (under 0.1 mi); Citibank El Camino Real (under 0.1 mi); Technology Credit Union (under 0.1 mi); BMO Palo Alto (under 0.1 mi). Browse the full everyday services list.
About this listing
Checked October 30, 2026 against Wells Fargo branch page, 505 S. California Ave.; Wells Fargo locations in Palo Alto; Wells Fargo on Wikipedia. How our listings work. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Wells Fargo California Avenue in Palo Alto?
Wells Fargo California Avenue is at 505 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, in the California Avenue area. The nearest Caltrain stop is the California Avenue Caltrain station, about 0.4 miles away.
Does this Wells Fargo branch have a notary?
Notary service is not among the features Wells Fargo lists for 505 South California Avenue. The bank lists a notary at its University Avenue and Middlefield Road branches.
Does Wells Fargo on South California Avenue have safe deposit boxes?
Yes. Wells Fargo lists safe deposit boxes here. It notes that box contents are not insured by the FDIC or by the bank.
What are Wells Fargo California Avenue's hours?
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: Closed.