Discover Candlestick Point, San Francisco: Homes, History & Local Life
Candlestick Point (SFAR code 10M) is the neighborhood at the southern tip of San Francisco’s developed land, where Highway 101 curves around the bay on its way to the Peninsula and a small cluster of condominiums occupies the site where Candlestick Park stadium stood from 1960 until it was demolished in 2015. The stadium hosted the San Francisco Giants through the 1999 season and the 49ers through 2013, and was the site of the last Beatles concert (August 29, 1966) and the interrupted Game 3 of the 1989 World Series (when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck). Today the stadium is gone, replaced by Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. bayfront open space and trails. and the residential condominiums at Candlestick Point Condominium (completed 2000, 260 units, per Homes.com and the Crescent Court complex at 301 Crescent Court.
The broader Candlestick Point area is also the site of one of San Francisco’s most ambitious. and most delayed. redevelopment projects: the former stadium site and surrounding land are slated for a massive mixed-use development by Lennar Corporation that has been in various stages of planning and litigation for over 20 years.
Is Candlestick Point right for you?
Candlestick Point is for a very specific buyer: someone who values bayfront views and access to open space, doesn’t mind being far from most urban amenities, and wants to pay entry-level SF condo prices. The Crescent Court complex offers condos in the $589,000-$950,000 range for 2-3 bedrooms, with building amenities including a gym, guest parking, a 24-hour guard, and a shuttle to BART and Caltrain.
The buyer profile is entirely condo-focused. There are no single-family homes in the core Candlestick Point neighborhood.
How do you get around Candlestick Point?
Transit access is limited. Highway 101 is immediately adjacent, making car commutes to the Peninsula practical. The Crescent Court complex offers a shuttle to BART and Caltrain, reducing the friction of a carless commute. The T Third Street light rail does not run directly through Candlestick Point proper. the nearest T line stop is to the north along Third Street.
Walk Score: 41. Transit Score: 64. Bike Score: 38. Source: walkscore.com, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.
For two-career households: this location requires either car ownership or reliance on the building shuttle service. It is not transit-first living.
The history of Candlestick Point
Candlestick Point takes its name from candlestick-shaped rocks that once marked the point before they were removed in the process of filling the bay for industrial and stadium use. The bay fill at Candlestick Point began in the mid-20th century to create the stadium site.
Candlestick Park stadium was designed by architect John Bolles and opened on April 12, 1960. It was notorious for its wind conditions. particularly in its open configuration before partial enclosure in 1971. with gusts that affected play so severely that reliever Stu Miller was infamously blown off the pitcher’s mound during the 1961 All-Star Game. The Beatles played their final concert here on August 29, 1966. Game 3 of the 1989 World Series was being played here when the Loma Prieta earthquake struck at 5:04 p.m. on October 17, 1989, causing a 15-second interruption visible to millions watching on television.
The stadium was demolished in 2015 after the 49ers relocated to Santa Clara. The site became Candlestick Point State Recreation Area.
The residential condominiums now on the site were built starting in the late 1990s-2000s, representing one of the few significant residential developments in this historically industrial/recreational corner of The City.
What does the housing look like in Candlestick Point?
Condominiums are the only ownership housing type at Candlestick Point. The Crescent Court complex (301 Crescent Court, 94134) is a large newer development with amenities. Units are typically 2-3 bedrooms at 1,100-1,400 square feet. The Candlestick Point Condominium building (completed 2000, 260 units) at 1 Crescent Way offers additional inventory.
There are no single-family homes or attached flats at Candlestick Point.
Where locals eat, drink, and shop in Candlestick Point
There is virtually no walkable commercial retail at Candlestick Point itself. The neighborhood is dominated by the Candlestick Cove condominium complex and the surrounding Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, with daily commercial life running to adjacent corridors.
The 3rd Street corridor in Bayview a short drive north provides the closest dense commercial mix, with the soul food, brunch, taqueria, and community-cafe spread that defines the broader area. The Visitacion Valley and Brisbane retail anchors are a short drive south. Most Candlestick Point households build their week around the 3rd Street corridor and a Caltrain commute (or building shuttle) for downtown work and broader retail access. The State Recreation Area itself is the defining open-space amenity, with bayfront walking trails and windsurfing access at the south edge. If you’re evaluating the Crescent Court complex or the Candlestick Point condominiums, the key questions are building financial health, HOA reserves, and how you plan to manage the daily logistics of living in one of The City’s most isolated locations. Reach out: luba(at)lubasf(dotted)com.
Candlestick Point frequently asked questions
What is Candlestick Point like to live in?
Candlestick Point is for a very specific buyer: someone who values bayfront views and access to open space, doesn’t mind being far from most urban amenities, and wants to pay entry-level SF condo prices. The Crescent Court complex offers condos in the $589,000-$950,000 range for 2-3 bedrooms, with building amenities including a gym, guest parking, a 24-hour guard, and a shuttle to BART and Caltrain.
Who is Candlestick Point right for?
The buyer profile is entirely condo-focused. There are no single-family homes in the core Candlestick Point neighborhood.
How do you get around Candlestick Point without a car?
Candlestick Point has a Walk Score of 41, Transit Score of 64, and Bike Score of 38. Transit access is limited. Highway 101 is immediately adjacent, making car commutes to the Peninsula practical.
What kind of homes are in Candlestick Point?
Condominiums are the only ownership housing type at Candlestick Point. The Crescent Court complex (301 Crescent Court, 94134) is a large newer development with amenities. Units are typically 2-3 bedrooms at 1,100-1,400 square feet.
What’s one thing people don’t know about Candlestick Point?
Candlestick Point takes its name from candlestick-shaped rocks that once marked the point before they were removed in the process of filling the bay for industrial and stadium use. The bay fill at Candlestick Point began in the mid-20th century to create the stadium site.
