Home Cities San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco Bay Area Three distinct sports hubs — downtown San Francisco for the Giants and Warriors, Santa Clara for the 49ers, and San Jose for the Sharks — linked by BART, Caltrain and the bay.
Airports: SFO, OAK, SJC
Venues Where to stay in San Francisco Bay Area SoMa / Downtown San Francisco The best SF base — walkable to Oracle Park and Chase Center in Mission Bay, with BART and Caltrain for the wider Bay Area.
Base in SoMa and walk to the Giants and Warriors; take Caltrain south for the 49ers.
Muni Metro to both venues; BART/Caltrain regionally.
Driving in SF is not recommended.
SFO ~13 mi.
SoMa and the Embarcadero offer strong dining and bars.
Best for: Best overall for an SF sports trip
Pros: Walk to Oracle Park and Chase Center, BART and Caltrain hubs, Best hotel selection in the region
Cons: Long trips to Santa Clara/San Jose
Santa Clara / Silicon Valley Hotels beside Levi's Stadium in the heart of Silicon Valley — the shortest trip for a 49ers game, with San Jose airport minutes away.
The move for a 49ers game — close to the gates and the South Bay airport.
VTA light rail to the stadium; Caltrain nearby.
Easiest base for driving to Levi's.
San Jose (SJC) ~4 mi.
Santana Row nearby for dining and bars.
Best for: Best for a 49ers game
Pros: Closest hotels to Levi's Stadium, Minutes from SJC airport, Easy parking
Cons: Far from San Francisco, Quiet off game days
Downtown San Jose Walkable downtown around SAP Center, the best base for a Sharks game with Caltrain and VTA links across the South Bay.
Stay downtown and walk to SAP Center for a Sharks night.
Caltrain and VTA at San Jose Diridon beside the arena.
Walkable; transit for the wider Bay.
San Jose (SJC) ~3 mi.
San Pedro Square anchors downtown San Jose nightlife.
Best for: Best for a Sharks game
Pros: Walk to SAP Center, Caltrain/VTA at Diridon, Downtown dining and bars
Cons: Far from San Francisco venues