Oracle Park
The Verdict
"Skip the ticket and watch a few innings free from the right field Portwalk, or kayak McCovey Cove and wait for a splash hit."
What you need to know
The home of the San Francisco Giants, a 41,000-seat ballpark on the China Basin waterfront with right field opening onto McCovey Cove and the Bay Bridge past center.
What to Expect
The Giants season runs April through October. The upper deck along third base gets windy after sunset. Concessions include garlic fries, Ghirardelli sundaes in a souvenir helmet, and Crazy Crab’z sandwiches. The promenade behind right field is open to the public on game days and looks across to McCovey Cove, where kayakers wait for home runs over the wall; the right-field arcade lets non-ticketed people watch through the fence. Resale prices often drop below face value for midweek games.
Getting There
Muni Metro (N-Judah or T-Third) stops at King and 4th, a five-minute walk. Caltrain stops at 4th and King. Driving is expensive: lots charge $40 to $60 on game days. Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch.
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