Candlestick Point State Recreation Area: San Francisco's Urban Oasis

Getting There

• Public Transport

  From downtown San Francisco, take the T-Third Muni Metro line towards Sunnydale. Exit at the Arleta Avenue stop on Bayshore Boulevard. Walk east on Blanken Avenue. You can take the 56-Rutland bus east from Blanken Ave and Bayshore Blvd to the terminus on Thomas Mellon Drive in SF Executive Park, which shortens the walk. From there, it's about a mile walk to the park entrance. Check the SFMTA website for current schedules and fares. A single ride on Muni costs $3.00.

• Ride Share

  From anywhere in San Francisco, use a ride-sharing service (Lyft, Uber) and request a ride to the main park parking lot at 500 Hunters Point Expressway. Be aware that Hunters Point Expressway is blocked to cars as of early 2023, so enter the park by driving to the end of Gilman Ave and bearing left then right. Ask your driver to take you to the Pelican Point Picnic Area. From there, it's a short walk to the park's attractions. A ride from downtown San Francisco will typically cost between $20 and $30, depending on traffic and demand.

• Driving

  From Highway 101, take the Candlestick Park exit heading towards the stadium and follow the shoreline to the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area parking lot. Be aware that Hunters Point Expressway is blocked to cars as of early 2023, so enter the park by driving to the end of Gilman Ave and bearing left then right. Parking is available in the main lot, but it closes early. Check posted hours upon arrival. There are no parking fees.