Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
Also known as Candlestick Point SRA
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- parks.ca.gov(415) 798-7318
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area is a 206-acre recreation area in San Francisco County, about 3 miles north of Brisbane.
Things to do include surfing, boating, swimming, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a swimming beach.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — |
Official wording
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Climate / Recommended Clothing: Candlestick often basks in sunshine while the rest of the city is blanketed in fog. Wind typically picks up in the afternoon. Layered clothing is recommended.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle at most parks (vehicles of 9 people or less, walk/bike-in free); per person at State Historic Parks and museums; amounts vary by park and are listed on each park page.
Statewide fee rule from California's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
California park passes
- California Explorer Annual Pass — $195. Vehicle day-use entry to 134 state parks incl. high-demand Southern California beaches Details
- Golden Poppy Annual Pass — $125. Vehicle day-use entry to 112 state parks Details
- Historian Passport — $50. Admission for up to four people at per-person-fee State Historic Parks Details
- Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Annual Pass — $50. Entry to State Vehicular Recreation Areas that collect day-use fees Details
- SNO-Park Pass — $40 season / $15 day. 18 SNO-PARK winter recreation areas Details
From the California state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveCalifornia
- Phone
- (800) 444-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording · leash up to 6 feet
Are dogs allowed? Yes: Dogs must be on a maximum 6-foot leash at all times.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BoatingPicnickingFishingSwimmingSurfingGeocachingHikingBiking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Overview Candlestick Point State Recreation Area (SRA) offers beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay from its hiking trails. Take the Candlestick Park exit from U.S. 101 in San Francisco. The park is open 8am to 5pm daily, closing later in summer months. Phone (415) 671-0145 for more information. Picnic Area Many accessibly designed tables are in the park but firm pads on which tables sit are often too small to permit moving around table or getting to grills or water easily. The most usable sites are described below: Jackrabbit and Plover Picnic Areas: Accessible tables on small pads may be usable. Accessible restrooms are nearby. Routes of travel to tables may require crossing short stretches of lawn. Paths to restrooms and parking are generally accessible. Windharp Hill Group Picnic Area: Accessible tables on small pads. Water faucets may require assistance. Accessible restrooms are in park but not nearby. Accessible Parking is available. Routes of travel from parking to tables are generally accessible. Trails The Bay Trail is a popular paved hike, bike and skate trail about 1 mile long that follows the shore. Trailhead, generally accessible restroom, and parking are at Candlestick Point SRA main lot and at the Last Port parking lot. The Shoreline Trail is a 0.75 mile paved accessible hike, bike and skate trail that leads to a fishing site at the Point. Trailhead, accessible parking, and restroom are located at the main parking lot.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- Jamestown Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124 - Nearest town
- Brisbane — about 3 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.7127, -122.3813
- Phone
- (415) 798-7318
Entrances
- Directions point
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Highway 101, take the Third Street exit, take the first left then continue until Gilman Ave. Take a right on Gilman Ave. and continue to the park entrance, which will be on your left.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- California State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- California State Parks Listing page (one link per unit, page_id = officialId), unioned with the CSP Enterprise GIS 'ParkEntryPoints' ArcGIS layer (coords, address, county, unit number, management status) and the 'CSPParkUnit_CurrentStatus' layer (open/partial/full closure)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Candlestick Point fishing pier.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Mx. Granger
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology