OT: Parking @ Candlestick

by Scooter Ellis on Oct 20, 2009 1:04 PM PDT Comment 23 comments

I want to go to the Monday night game against the Cards on 12/14 but I've never been to a 49ers' game before or Candlestick Park for that matter.

How much do they charge for parking? Any suggestions on any lots? Candlestick is kind of out there so what are the other types of public transportation available?

Thanks in advance to my fellow NN people and may that game allow the 49ers to break their playoffless-streak.

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dude take the bus

its like $7 round trip… and its pretty efficient.

by whitemike1644 on Oct 20, 2009 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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parking is 30$…. But it is for the gravel lots.. you want to be in the black top lots… You cant get in there without a parking pass ( just made that rule this year and its BULL***T!!!) …so i would suggest getting a parking pass

by forty9ers3298 on Oct 20, 2009 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

earlier this season

I scored free tix with a parking pass to the Seahawks game. Getting there wasn’t too bad but the lot was kind of a nightmare. I got there about an hour before kickoff and it was really hard to find a spot in the lot – but eventually the attendants let us to an area with a bunch of open spots. Lots of tailgating and stuff. Getting out wasn’t too bad, but making it back to the bay bridge took forever. As for public transit it depends on where you’re coming from. There are definitely busses and also shuttles from the Bart stations.

A hearty thank you to Rich Aurilia for all the good memories, and to the Niners for finally getting the uni's (mostly) right.

by wjackalope on Oct 20, 2009 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

My suggestion

If you are coming from 101, get off the freeway and park at the first lot on the left hand side (if you are coming from South). Its a dirt lot, costs $30 I think, and has a lot of cool fans there, plus it takes only about ten minutes to get back on the freeeway after the game. Its a decent walk to the stadium, but it saves yourself the mess of parking closer and dealing with the aftergame traffic (sometimes can take over an hour to get back to the Freeway if you have to go through HP.)

by Pearlsofwisdom on Oct 20, 2009 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh

Get there at least 2 hours ahead of game time. You need plenty of time to bbq to your hearts delight in between tequila shots and beers. I mean, if thats your thing. Thats my pregame ritual at least.

by Pearlsofwisdom on Oct 20, 2009 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Last monday night game

Last time the niners opened the season against the cardinals on monday night, the gates opened at 9 a.m!! 10 hours till kickoff, yes!! Tons of drinking took place that morning/day/night!! Good times!!

by sundaysfinest on Oct 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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Hey fooch, is there a post or anything on here about niners nation tailgating?? Because i go to every home game and wouldn’t mind seeing my fellow niner nation folks ( fantasy football enemys) and drinking a few beers… Please let me know

by forty9ers3298 on Oct 20, 2009 3:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

not a bad idea.

by whitemike1644 on Oct 20, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

I’m thinking of heading to the same monday night game + the Lions game… and wouldn’t mind having a beer with a whole lot of yous guys… I am still looking for tickets so if you got like 4 let me know

Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.

by bayboy on Oct 21, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the suggestions

I would take the bus but there are maybe 4 of us so paying $30 for parking for 1 car is worth it in that sense. I want to get there early but it’s a Monday, I’ll probably work half day then take BART to South SF from the East Bay (where I live) so tailgating sadly might be scratched.

Now I need a new 49ers’ jersey, the last one I had was Steve Young’s back in middle school – I can actually still fit in it but I’d rather buy the new ones. I’m thinking of either Crabtree or Willis…

Win the inning.

by Scooter Ellis on Oct 20, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

willis

by june8thjrat on Oct 20, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lee!

by Krowley on Oct 20, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

+4

I already have Gore and Willis but have been dropping hints to my wife all season for the Lee cherry red.

by tanos135 on Oct 21, 2009 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Public transit is still better for all of you

Unless you really want to tail-gate. It’s tough getting in but depending on which lot you park, it can take nearly two hours to get of there and to a SF home. That it will be a Monday night makes it harder getting there. If there has been rain that week, the dirt lots flood and parking becomes even more tight.

Muni busses can get you out of there and into the heart of SF (or downtown if you need a BART connect) in about 45 minutes.

You gotta bring ass to get ass.

by SpurredOn on Oct 20, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The after game wait

Allows all the Drunks to sober up!!!! I would have to take public transportation, I drink to much!

11-5... My 49ers pre-season prediction!

by Ten-Man on Oct 21, 2009 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Willis!!

by nacho49 on Oct 20, 2009 7:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Willis!!

by nacho49 on Oct 20, 2009 7:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

Try to get parking in lot L if you can it's nice and right next to the players parking lot.

And get a Willis jersey!!!

"Bar None!" - William Floyd

by maveric_87 on Oct 20, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DONT PAY, WALK

Just get off the exit and make a left. There are always plenty of parking spaces toward the Caltrain station.

by goatfather on Oct 21, 2009 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Please elaborate

What exit will that be? And is parking at the Caltrain station available on a Monday?

Win the inning.

by Scooter Ellis on Oct 21, 2009 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its the candlestick exit

just head left on tunnel drive. There is no parking at the caltrain station per say, but its a huge industrial area with lots of parking. The walk is only 15 mins.

by goatfather on Oct 21, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looking for Parking Passes

Found a couple of sites charging around $50, going to our annual Niner game (against Jax) with my Dad and brother, really want to tailgate with some of the Niner Faithful.

Does that price sound about right? Anywhere else I should be looking to get one?

I’ve also heard getting there early lets you get in to the lots by paying cash- any truth to that?

49er 'til I die! (if they don't kill me first)

by LA49er on Oct 21, 2009 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs