Fan Stay
Hotel VIA
Modern boutique hotel directly across King Street from Oracle Park, with a rooftop bar overlooking the ballpark.
MLB Ballpark
Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants · San Francisco
Oracle Park is the waterfront home of the San Francisco Giants, perched on the edge of San Francisco Bay in the city's South Beach district. It is celebrated as one of baseball's most scenic venues, where right-field home runs can splash directly into the bay.
Address: 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107
History
After four decades of wind-whipped baseball at Candlestick Park, the Giants pursued a privately financed downtown ballpark, and the result opened in 2000 as Pacific Bell Park. It was notable as the first MLB stadium built largely without taxpayer money since Dodger Stadium. The venue cycled through corporate names — SBC Park, then AT&T Park — before becoming Oracle Park in 2019. From the start it was designed for intimacy and a sense of place, tucking the field against China Basin so the bay forms a natural boundary. The early 2000s were defined by Barry Bonds chasing home run records here, and the building later anchored a golden era as the Giants won World Series titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.
The Ballpark Experience
The defining image is McCovey Cove, the slice of bay beyond the 24-foot right-field wall where kayakers paddle in wait of a "splash hit" home run. The wall height honors Willie Mays, whose number was 24, and the park brims with Giants iconography — a huge vintage four-fingered baseball glove sculpture, an 80-foot Coca-Cola bottle with slides, and a deep right-center gap nicknamed Triples Alley. Sweeping views take in the Bay Bridge, passing sailboats and the city skyline. The waterfront promenade behind right field lets passersby watch innings for free through the arcade fence.
Food & Drink
Oracle Park's signature is its garlic fries, smothered in chopped garlic and parsley. The Crazy Crab'z stand serves a popular Dungeness crab sandwich on toasted garlic sourdough, a nod to local seafood. Other regional touches include Filipino lumpia and Ghirardelli chocolate treats.
Visiting Tips
Public transit is the smart choice — Muni Metro stops at the ballpark and Caltrain's depot is a short walk away. For the postcard bay-and-bridge views, choose seats along the right-field arcade or the upper deck on the first-base side. Bring a jacket, as evening fog and bay breezes turn chilly even in summer. Arrive early to walk the waterfront promenade.
Famous Moments
- 2002 — The park hosted its first World Series games as the Giants faced the Anaheim Angels.
- 2007 — Barry Bonds hit his record-breaking 756th career home run, passing Hank Aaron.
- 2010 — The Giants clinched their first San Francisco-era championship.
- 2012 — Matt Cain threw the first perfect game in Giants franchise history.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Oracle Park
Hotels, bars and restaurants near Oracle Park — every pick web-researched and source-cited.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
Hyatt Place San Francisco/Downtown
Contemporary hotel about a two-minute walk from the ballpark in the SoMa district.
Fan Stay
LUMA Hotel San Francisco
Upscale hotel in nearby Mission Bay, a short walk south of Oracle Park, with a rooftop bar.
Bars & Pubs
Atwater Tavern
Waterfront tavern with a large bay-view patio and daily happy hour, a short walk from the park.
Hi Dive
Longtime waterfront dive bar along the Embarcadero with bay views, beers and fish tacos.
Woodbury
SoMa neighborhood gastropub near Oracle Park known for beer-and-shot combos and a lodge-style room.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Cafe Okawari
Casual Japanese cafe near the ballpark known for katsu chicken sandwiches and curry.
Fan Eats
MoMo's
New American bar and grill directly across the street from Oracle Park, open since 1998, with a patio.
Fan Eats
Red's Java House
Historic, no-frills waterfront shack serving burgers and beer with Bay Bridge views.
San Francisco Giants Rivalries
Frequently Asked Questions: Oracle Park
Oracle Park opened in 2000. Oracle Park is the waterfront home of the San Francisco Giants, perched on the edge of San Francisco Bay in the city's South Beach district. It is celebrated as one of baseball's most scenic venues, where right-field home runs can splash directly into the bay.
San Francisco Giants play their home games at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
Oracle Park's signature is its garlic fries, smothered in chopped garlic and parsley. The Crazy Crab'z stand serves a popular Dungeness crab sandwich on toasted garlic sourdough, a nod to local seafood. Other regional touches include Filipino lumpia and Ghirardelli chocolate treats.
Public transit is the smart choice — Muni Metro stops at the ballpark and Caltrain's depot is a short walk away. For the postcard bay-and-bridge views, choose seats along the right-field arcade or the upper deck on the first-base side. Bring a jacket, as evening fog and bay breezes turn chilly even in summer. Arrive early to walk the waterfront promenade.
Sources
Planning a trip? See the full San Francisco travel guide for where to stay, eat and drink around Oracle Park.
