Oracle Park

Oracle Park sits on the edge of San Francisco Bay at the corner of King and Third streets, with McCovey Cove beyond the right field wall and the Bay Bridge in the background. It has been home to the San Francisco Giants since 2000. For anyone coming from Palo Alto, it is the simplest big-league trip there is. Caltrain's San Francisco terminal at 4th and King is about 0.2 miles from the ballpark, so you can ride the train from downtown Palo Alto and walk to your seat without touching a car.

This guide is about the ballpark itself: its history, what to look for, tours, the trip from Palo Alto and the rules the Giants publish. For the team, the season and the other teams in the region, start with our guide to watching sports from Palo Alto.

From Candlestick to the waterfront

For four decades the Giants played at Candlestick Park, a windswept stadium in the southeast corner of the city. Ground was broken for a new ballpark in the China Basin area on December 11, 1997. It opened in 2000 at a cost of about $357 million, largely privately financed. Its name has followed its sponsors:

The ballpark hosted the 2007 All-Star Game and World Series games in the Giants' title years of 2010, 2012 and 2014. The Giants list its seating capacity at 40,260. Nearly half of fans, by the team's own figure, arrive by bus, train, ferry, bike, scooter or on foot.

What to see at the ballpark

• McCovey Cove. The bay inlet beyond right field is named for Hall of Famer Willie McCovey. Home runs that land in the water on the fly are called splash hits. As of August 16, 2026, Giants players had hit 110 of them, 35 by Barry Bonds. On game days kayakers wait in the cove with nets.
• The Coca-Cola Fan Lot. Behind the left field bleachers, an 80-foot Coca-Cola bottle with slides lights up after Giants home runs. A giant old-style glove sits beside it. The Fan Lot opens with the gates on game days.
• The Garden. Behind center field below the scoreboard, a 4,320 square foot garden grows more than 50 kinds of produce and has a bar on game days.
• Statues and plaques. The 9-foot bronze of Willie Mays by William Behrends stands at the main entrance on Willie Mays Plaza. A 14-foot McCovey statue stands across the cove in China Basin Park. The Giants Wall of Fame runs along King Street. On the Portwalk, 28 bronze plaques mark big moments in the park's history.

Tours and events

The MLB regular season runs from late March into late September, with any playoff games after that. Outside the season the park still opens for tours and private events. The Giants' tours page lists:

• Daily public tours. A behind-the-scenes walk that includes stepping onto the field, sitting in a Major League dugout and seeing the visitors' clubhouse and team memorabilia.
• Pregame tours. On game days, a tour before the gates open that lets you watch warmups, with a VIP upgrade that adds the press box and a club.
• Holiday photo tours. Listed for four dates in the 2026 holiday season.
• Private, birthday and school tours for groups.

Times and prices change by season, so book on the Giants' page. For other things to do in the city the same day, you can browse San Francisco tours and passes. Concerts and other events also use the park, mostly in summer. For college baseball closer to home, see our guide to Stanford's Klein Field at Sunken Diamond.

Getting there from Palo Alto

Caltrain

Ride Caltrain north from Palo Alto or California Avenue to the end of the line at 4th and King. Express trains took about 39 minutes in early November 2026. It is a three-zone fare: $8.50 in October 2026, rising to $9.00 on January 1, 2027. From the station, Caltrain's directions are to head northeast on King Street for about 0.2 miles. The ballpark is in front of you.

After the game the trains fill fast. Waiting 20 minutes for the crowd to thin often gets you a seat. For a night game, check the last southbound train before first pitch. Our Caltrain guide and our page on getting from Palo Alto to San Francisco cover schedules, fares and the alternatives.

Muni, BART and ferry

Muni Metro runs along King Street past the ballpark. BART riders usually get off at Embarcadero or Montgomery and walk south along the waterfront or transfer to Muni. The ballpark also has a ferry landing at the Marina Gate behind center field, used by ferry services on game days. Check the Giants' transportation page for current routes.

Driving

Take US 101 or Interstate 280 north. Interstate 280 ends near the ballpark at King Street. Without traffic the drive is about 45 minutes, but game day backups on King Street and the freeway ramps are common.

Parking, in general terms

The Giants' own parking is in Lot A, across McCovey Cove on Terry Francois Boulevard, much of which is being turned into the Mission Rock neighborhood. Season ticket holders use a parking marketplace and charter buses park at the eastern edge of Lot A. Private garages in SoMa and Mission Bay sell event parking too. Prices change by game and demand, so book ahead or, better, take the train.

Bag policy and ballpark rules

According to the Giants' permitted items page:

• Bags must be smaller than 16 by 16 by 8 inches.
• Backpacks are not allowed, including clear backpacks. Diaper bags, medical bags and guests with accessible needs get accommodations.
• Empty plastic bottles (refillable ones included) and sealed plastic bottles are allowed. Aluminum and glass are not, which rules out insulated metal bottles.
• Aerosol cans, including spray sunscreen, are banned.
• Small folding strollers can go under your seat or into limited storage at Guest Services behind home plate.

Rental bag storage is at the Marina Gate behind center field, open from when gates open until an hour after the game. Concession stands and in-seat vendors do not take cash, but fee-free cash-to-card machines are available. Outside alcohol, including non-alcoholic beer, is not allowed. There are four main gates: Willie Mays, Lefty O'Doul, 2nd and King and Marina.

Dress for the weather. Night games by the bay get cold and windy, even in summer. A warm layer and a hat make a bigger difference here than at any other Bay Area venue.

Food inside and nearby

Aramark now runs the ballpark's food under the name Diamond 58. The Giants say favorites such as the Crazy Crab Sandwich, Orlando's Cha-Cha Bowl and garlic fries remain on the menu.

Across the cove, the new Mission Rock neighborhood has the closest sit-down options. Fieldwork Brewing describes its Mission Rock taproom as just across the cove from the ballpark, with a beer garden in China Basin Park. Its site lists hours from noon on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends. Flour + Water Pizza Shop lists Mission Rock hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Via Aurelia serves Tuscan dinners. For a quick bite, the developer also lists Ike's Love & Sandwiches, Proper Food and Quik Dog.

A full day in the city before a game is easy from here. Our San Francisco day trip guide has ideas within reach of the station. The Exploratorium is a walk or short ride up the Embarcadero. If you want to stay the night, you can compare hotels near the ballpark in SoMa and Mission Bay.

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