You can’t go to a Giants game without trying them.

If you’re going to a night game in SF, it can get downright cold.

about a Giants game. You should also have some Anchor Steam Beer (brewed in SF). I think they sell it at the stadium. If you want to take a tour, check out their website: http://www.anchorbrewing.com/index.htm

As for the As, the Oakland Coliseum is old and there are not as many concession stands (if I remember correctly). You should probably just take BART to/from the game because there is nothing to do in the immediate vicinity.

(please excuse the the jumping around of topics, but here is some info for ya…I’m critical of the Coliseum, but I love it.)

Be prepared for as packed as the Coliseum gets for this game (only about 36k). It’s the Yankees only time out to here all season. Also expect about 50-60% of the fans to be rooting for the Yanks. It’s sad but true.

Parking is $15 and has pretty good access. Leaving the stadium is on the crowded side. There is a fair amount of tailgating, but nothing compared to what I experienced when I came to Miller Park.

As for around McAfee, there really isn’t much to do. It’s not in the best of areas either. One side of the Stadium is the freeway and the other side is residential. There is Jack London Square about 10 min north of the Stadium which has some restaurants near the water, but you’ll find nicer restaurants on the SF side of the bay.

Food-wise, expect the slowest concession lines ever. The workers are extremely slow and lack motivation. If you get to the game relatively early you’ll be alright (30min+), but don’t expect short trips to get food during the game without missing an inning or two. If you must though, best bet is up at the second deck of the stadium where it is less crowded. It is all pretty standard baseball food (hot dogs $4, big dogs/big brauts $7, nachos, popcorn). However, if you are going on Wednesday, they have one dollar hot dogs, limit ten per visit.

My favorite are the Ultimate Nachos (nachos in a bowl with cheese, shredded beef or chicken). It’s only sold at two locations, by sections 104 and 130. Shortest line in would be on the bottom deck behind home plate area. There is a stand which sells Fish and Chips and Popcorn Shimp and Chips $7.50. For some reason not a lot of people go to this stand, but I think it’s okay food.

The Coliseum is old, but the nicest area would be the West Side Club. It is up on the second level behind home plate. There’s a nice restaurant and bar there. I’ve never eaten there however. It has the most modern ballpark feel to it.

I hope you go to the Coliseum before going to AT&T so you won’t be as disappointed. But as I argue with all Giants fans, it’s about the product on the field.

I go to about one Giants game a year and I always take BART/MUNI right to the park. Hot links, garlic fries, and clam chowder in a bread bowl…jump on it. Definately take a stroll around the park, the views from the outfield (and the third deck seats) are awesome.

Thats all for now, let me know if you have any questions.