Outside Lands Festival: Food, Transport & Parking Guide

San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival is fast approaching, and attendees are eager to experience the vibrant festival scene. This year’s event promises a delectable “Taste of the Bay Area” with vendors like Bodega SF and brenda’s French Soul Food, alongside crucial data regarding transportation and limited parking. Shuttle services from Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and Cow Palace will be running frequently, making access easier. Discover everything you need to know for a seamless festival experience and read on for detailed planning tips.

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Outside Lands Festival – Key Information

1. Food (“Taste of the Bay Area”)

The festival features a variety of Bay Area restaurants and food trucks.
Some of the vendors include:
Bodega SF
batches Bakehouse
Brenda’s French Soul Food
Da Poke Man
FOB Kitchen
Johnny Doughnuts
A full list of food options is available here: https://sfoutsidelands.com/food-and-drink/taste-of-the-bay-area/

Parking: Extremely limited in Golden Gate Park and surrounding areas. Public transportation and rideshares are strongly recommended.
Shuttle Services: Two options are available:
Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (Downtown SF)
Cow palace (Daly City)
Shuttle Schedule:
start: 11:00 AM each day
Run until one hour after the music ends.
Last shuttle to the festival: 8:00 PM each day.
Drop-off: South entrance of the festival.
Shuttle Pass Costs: $33 – $96 (depending on location and duration – single vs. three-day). Purchase here: https://admin.sfoutsidelands.com/tickets
BART: Will run on its normal schedule. Passengers can take BART to downtown San Francisco and then transfer to Muni to reach Golden Gate Park. More info: https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2025/news20250805-0

3. Source

* The information comes from Outside Lands and DJ Koze.

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