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Candlestick Point State Recreation AreaP.O. Box 34159
San Francisco, Ca 94134
(415) 671-0145
© 2003 California State Parks Printed on Recycled Paper
Our MissionThe mission of the California Department of
Parks and Recreation is to provide for the
health, inspiration and education of the
people of California by helping to preserve
the state’s extraordinary biological diversity,
protecting its most valued natural and
cultural resources, and creating opportunities
for high-quality outdoor recreation.
GRAY DAVIS
Governor
MARY D. NICHOLS
Secretary for Resources
RUTH COLEMAN
Director, California State Parks
www.parks.ca.gov
CALIFORNIA
STATE PARKS
P. O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA
94296-0001
California State Parks does not discriminate
against individuals with disabilities. Prior to
arrival, visitors with disabilities who need
assistance should contact the park at the phone
number below. To receive this publication in an
alternate format, write to the CommunicationsOffice at the following address.
For information call:
(800) 777-0369
(916) 653-6995, outside the U.S.
711, TTY relay service
urrounded by millions
of urban dwellers, the park provides a great
variety of recreational
opportunities, from
fishing to windsurfing
to strolling.
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State Recreation Area
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rom Candlestick Point State
Recreation Area, panoramic views of San
Bruno Mountain, the East Bay Hills and
San Francisco Bay give visitors a sense of
solitude and relaxation. Its location on
the western shoreline of the bay—
surrounded by millions of urbandwellers—provides a great variety of
recreational opportunities, from fishing to
windsurfing to strolling. The walking trails,
open lawns, and fishing piers at this 252-
acre park offer a chance to get away from
it all, answering the human need for fresh
air, open space and wholesome leisure
activities.
HISTORY
The name Candlestick Point dates back to
the 1800s, when a U.S. Coast Guard survey
gave the designation to a rock
outcropping that resembled a
candlestick. A somewhat more
colorful local fable tells of theburning of abandoned sailing
ships during the 19th century,
and the flaming masts that
resembled lighted
candlesticks as they sank into
the bay.
At the beginning of World
War II, the United States Navy
filled in tidelands to create thenearby Naval Shipyard (now
closed). Today the part of this landfill on
which the park sits is a cultural resource
that demonstrates the effect of major land
changes in ecologically sensitive areas.
RECREATION
Close to major routes of travel,
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area was the first California State Park unit
purposely acquired to bring state park
values into an urban setting. This made
both passive and active recreational
opportunities available to Bay Area
residents of all physical abilities.
Wind-sheltered individual and group
picnic areas with spectacular views
provide visitors with enjoyable outdoor experiences. Call ahead to reserve one of
the four group picnic areas. Distances
from the parking lot to the picnic areas
vary from 30 to 250 yards.
Mudflat
walks, bird
walks andfishing
programs are provided to schools and
other groups on request. Visitors
strolling down a trail might encounter
an artist, complete with easel,
immortalizing the breathtaking bay
view on canvas. Along the way they
might look up to see brightly colored
kites bobbing in the brisk sea breeze. Anglers find the convenience of two
piers where they can fish for halibut,
striped bass, sturgeon, perch or
flounder.
The Community Gardens offer city
dwellers individual garden plots for
growing vegetables and flowers, and
there is a fitness course for those who
wish to stay in shape. Windsurfers will
discover a wind-whipped bay with
excellent opportunities for those at
intermediate and advanced levels.
Angler on fishing pier
F
View of Plover Group Picnic Area
The Old Pier
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WILDLIFE
The mud and sand beds of the wetland
habitat are home to clams, ghost shrimp,
marine worms and other small animals.
The bay waters support a great variety of
sea life, as well as resident and
migratory waterfowl and shorebirds.
Squirrels and rabbits make the parktheir home, and birdwatchers can enjoy
the sight of hawks, brown pelicans,
cormorants, surf scoters, western grebes,
terns, and snowy and
common
egrets, among
many other
species.
ACCESSIBLE FEATURES
Accessibility is continually improving.
Call the park for the latest information.
• One-and-a-half miles of mostly level,
paved trails
• Three picnic tables at the Last Port
Area, and four picnic tables with
barbecue grills at the Plover GroupPicnic Area
• Restrooms — At Plover Group Picnic
Area (Restroom #4), Sunrise Point
(Restroom #5)
HOW TO GET THERE
The park is most easily reached from
Highway 101. Take the Candlestick Park
exit heading towards the stadium and
follow the shoreline to the Candlestick
Point State Recreation Area parking lot.
Public transportation is also available:
Take the Municipal Railway (MUNI) bus#15-Third Street to Arleta and Bayshore;
transfer to the #15 Rutland, and exit at
Executive Park Plaza. Walk across the
road to the San Francisco Bay shoreline.
From the East Bay take Bay Area Rapid
Transit (BART) to Balboa Park station and
transfer to the #15-Third Street MUNI bus.
PLEASE REMEMBER• The park is open daily from 8:00 a.m.
to posted closing time (approxi-
mately sunset).
• Groups of 8 to 20 people may request
special fishing instruction programs.
• Group picnic sites are available by
advance reservation for $40 per site
(maximum of 60 people to each site).
For picnic site reservations, call theranger office at (415) 671-0145.
NEARBY STATE PARKS
• Angel Island State Park, in San Fran-
cisco Bay. Ferries from Tiburon/Vallejo/
San Francisco (415) 435-1915
• San Bruno Mountain State Park,
San Mateo County Parks (650) 992-6770
• Robert W. Crown Memorial StateBeach, East Bay Regional Park District
(510) 521-7090
Cormorant
Adjacent Candlestick Stadium, homeof the San Francisco 49ers football team
Sheltered bay coves offer peace and tranquilit y
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