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Oracle Park - home of San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, CA
MLB

Oracle ParkSan Francisco, California

San Francisco Giants

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Capacity
41,265
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Conference
NL West
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Opened
2000
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Surface
Kentucky bluegrass

πŸ“–About Oracle Park

Oracle Park is widely considered one of the most beautiful venues in sports, featuring a classic brick design right on the San Francisco Bay. It is world-famous for McCovey Cove, where fans in kayaks wait for "splash hit" home runs.

πŸ›οΈOracle Park History

Origins

Built to replace the windy and cold Candlestick Park with a fan-friendly, privately funded ballpark in the South Beach neighborhood.

Major Renovations

2020Moved the bullpens from the field of play to behind the center-field fence and shortened the dimensions.
2024Upgraded the LED lighting system and added new club level amenities.

Notable Moments

Aug 7, 2007Barry Bonds hits his record-breaking 756th career home run.
Oct 31, 2012The city celebrates the second of three World Series titles in five years.

🎟️Visiting Oracle Park

Best Seats

Field Club seats behind home plate offer an elite view, but for the best atmosphere, sit in the Bleachers near the Coke Bottle. View Level seats offer panoramic Bay views.

Parking Tips

Traffic is heavy; use Caltrain (ends one block away) or the "Giants Ferry" from various Bay locations for a scenic arrival.

Game Day

Eat the Gordon Biersch Garlic Friesβ€”you'll smell them as soon as you enter. Visit the "Garden" in center field and take a photo with the 80-foot Coca-Cola bottle and the glove.

πŸ—ΊοΈLocal Recommendations

🍺Bars & Drinks

58 Social

$$

Quintessential Oracle Park sports bar with 24 beers on tap and secret entrance to the ballpark.

πŸ“ 0.1 miles24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA

πŸ’‘ Features numerous TVs and a spacious interior; arrive early on game days.

Hi Dive

$$

Waterfront bar serving seafood bites, draft beers, and famous Bloody Marys.

πŸ“ 0.4 milesPier 28Β½, San Francisco, CA 94105

πŸ’‘ Try the fish tacos and garlic fries.

🍽️Restaurants

Garaje

$$

Casual Mexican and American spot known for veggie burgers, tacos, and craft beer.

πŸ“ 0.4 miles475 3rd St, San Francisco, CA

πŸ’‘ Cash-only; lively atmosphere perfect for pre-game.

Red's Java House

$

Waterfront staple for 70 years, famous for sourdough burgers and Bay Bridge views.

πŸ“ 0.5 milesPier 30, San Francisco, CA

πŸ’‘ Outdoor patio offers great views; cash-only.

Marlowe

$$$

Upscale California cuisine with braised pork cheeks and grilled ribeye.

πŸ“ 0.6 miles500 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA

πŸ’‘ Try the crispy brussels sprout chips; great for pre-game dinner.

🏨Hotels

Hotel VIA

$$$

Modern waterfront hotel with views of the Bay and Oracle Park.

πŸ“ 0.3 miles138 King St, San Francisco, CA

πŸ’‘ Walk to the game in 5 minutes.

🎭Attractions

McCovey Cove

Free

Famous water area where fans in kayaks wait for splash-hit home runs.

πŸ“ 0.1 milesBehind right field, San Francisco, CA

πŸ’‘ Walk the waterfront promenade before the game.

Oracle Park Promenade

Free

Waterfront walkway with views of the Bay Bridge and ballpark.

πŸ“ 0.1 milesKing St, San Francisco, CA

πŸ’‘ Great for photos before first pitch.

Alcatraz Island

$$$

Tour the infamous federal penitentiary on a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, complete with an award-winning cellhouse audio tour narrated by former guards and inmates.

πŸ“ 4 miPier 33 Alcatraz Landing (ferry departure), San Francisco, CA 94133

πŸ’‘ Tickets sell out weeks or months in advance in summer β€” book at cityexperiences.com as soon as you know your game date. Day tours run ~$48/adult; plan for a 2–3 hour visit on the island.

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA)

$$

One of the largest modern and contemporary art museums in the US, SFMOMA spans seven floors with works by Frida Kahlo, Andy Warhol, and a world-class photography collection just a short walk from the ballpark.

πŸ“ 0.7 mi151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

πŸ’‘ Visitors 18 and under get in free. The museum is closed on Wednesdays. Thursday hours run noon–8 p.m. β€” a good option for day-game attendees.

Yerba Buena Gardens

Free

A free, beautifully landscaped urban oasis in the heart of SoMa featuring public art, a memorial waterfall, an ice skating rink, and surrounding cultural venues including the Children's Creativity Museum.

πŸ“ 0.8 mi750 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

πŸ’‘ The gardens host free outdoor performances through the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival (spring through fall). Pair with a SFMOMA visit since they are directly adjacent.

Salesforce Park

Free

A 5.4-acre rooftop park perched atop the Salesforce Transit Center, featuring 600 trees, 16,000 plants, a linear fountain, and free gondola access β€” with sweeping views of downtown San Francisco.

πŸ“ 1 mi425 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105

πŸ’‘ Take the free gondola from street level on Fremont Street for a scenic ride up. The park hosts free fitness classes and events; check the TJPA events calendar before your visit.

πŸ…ΏοΈParking Options

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Oracle Park Lot A

$40
LotπŸ“ 0.2 miles

πŸ’‘ Pre-purchase online; closest official lot.

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Pier 48 Lot

$35
LotπŸ“ 0.3 miles

πŸ’‘ Waterfront parking with easy access.

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Caltrain to 4th & King

$8
ShuttleπŸ“ 0.2 miles

πŸ’‘ Most convenient public transit; one block from the park.

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References

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