San Francisco Bay Area
United States
The iconic Golden Gate City meets Silicon Valley innovation! The Bay Area offers stunning scenery, world-class food, tech culture, and perfect weather for World Cup 2026.
Getting There
By Air
- • SFO - San Francisco International (closest to SF)
- • SJC - San Jose (closest to Levi's Stadium!)
- • OAK - Oakland (budget option)
From Airports
- • BART - Rail from SFO/OAK to SF/Oakland
- • VTA - Light rail from SJC to stadium area
- • Caltrain - Connects SF, Peninsula, South Bay
Getting to Levi's Stadium
VTA Light Rail (Recommended)
Take VTA Light Rail to Great America station - stadium is a short walk. Connects to Caltrain at Mountain View or Diridon.
Caltrain + VTA
Take Caltrain from SF to Mountain View, then VTA Light Rail to stadium. About 90 min total from SF.
Driving
Stadium is in Santa Clara, off Highway 101. Parking available ($40-60). Traffic can be heavy from SF.
Where to Stay
Santa Clara / San Jose
Closest to Levi's Stadium. Tech company HQs, Great America theme park nearby.
From $180/night
San Francisco
Classic SF experience - cable cars, Golden Gate, Fisherman's Wharf. 45 miles to stadium.
From $250/night
Oakland / Berkeley
East Bay culture, food, more affordable. BART accessible.
From $160/night
Palo Alto / Mountain View
Tech hub, Stanford University. Caltrain connected. Between SF and stadium.
From $200/night
Must-See Attractions
Golden Gate Bridge
Walk or bike across the iconic orange bridge.
Alcatraz Island
Tour the famous prison. Book weeks ahead!
Cable Cars
Ride the historic SF cable cars.
Fisherman's Wharf
Sea lions, seafood, souvenir shops.
Wine Country
Napa and Sonoma valleys (1 hour north).
Silicon Valley Tour
Apple Park, Google, tech company campuses.
Food & Drink
SF Classics
- • Clam chowder in sourdough bowl (Boudin)
- • Dungeness crab (seasonal)
- • Mission burritos (La Taqueria, El Farolito)
- • Ghirardelli chocolate
- • Blue Bottle Coffee (SF-born)
Diverse Neighborhoods
- • Chinatown (oldest in North America)
- • Mission District (Mexican, bars)
- • Japantown (ramen, izakayas)
- • North Beach (Italian)
- • Ferry Building (food hall)
Match Day Tips
- • Dress in layers - SF can be 60°F while Santa Clara is 85°F!
- • Stay in South Bay if primarily attending matches (closer to stadium)
- • Use Caltrain + VTA from SF to avoid traffic and parking
- • Book Alcatraz early - Tickets sell out weeks in advance
- • Rent a car for exploring Wine Country or coast
- • Karl the Fog - SF summer mornings are often foggy!
Cost Guide
Quick Facts
Weather: SF: 60-70°F, South Bay: 75-85°F
Currency: USD ($)
Time Zone: PDT (UTC-7)
Transit: BART, Caltrain, VTA
Vibe: Tech, diverse, scenic
Levi's Stadium
One of the most sustainable stadiums in the world. Home of the SF 49ers.
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