Alto, CA is a small town located in Santa Clara County, California. It is situated in the San Francisco Bay Area and is known for its rural atmosphere and beautiful scenery. The town's name is derived from the Spanish word for 'HIGH' or 'TALL, ' which is fitting given its elevation of about 1, 400 feet above sea level. Palo is the four-letter crossword solution for Alto, CA, which is derived from the Spanish word for 'STICK' or 'POLE.'