Golden Gate Fields
Type: Attractions
10Best Says
If you feel a lucky streak coming on but prefer the smell of manure to the smoke of a casino, head to the gorgeous racetrack by the bay that all kinds of people have been enjoying for decades. Opened... Read More
If you feel a lucky streak coming on but prefer the smell of manure to the smoke of a casino, head to the gorgeous racetrack by the bay that all kinds of people have been enjoying for decades. Opened in 1941, Golden Gate Fields features two race courses and is a favorite diversion during both the spring and winter meets. Check out the horses at the walking ring adjacent to the main track, and then place your bet. Most races are on the one-mile oval main track, but you may see some action on the nine-tenths mile Lakeside Turf Course as well.
Hours:
- Late December - June: Daily 10am
- Event Dates and Times Vary
Admissions:
- $4 - $15;
Parking $4 - $8
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Tom Molanphy
San Francisco Local Expert
- Berkeley's Best Attractions & Activities: "Be sure to check their calendar for special events like "Dollar Day," when even some beers are only a buck."
- Best for Berkeley's Best Attractions & Activities Because: Golden Gate Fields is a great choice for people who prefer an outdoor setting for their gambling.