SAN FRANCISCO INFO

Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
One Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View,
San Francisco
CA 94043
Welcome to Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View. Situated on over 60 acres in the heart of Silicon Valley -- 10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco -- Shoreline boasts one of the worlds largest tent structures, state-of-the-art sound and video systems, and helpful, friendly staff who make as many as 22,000 people per event feel safe, happy and comfortable. We look forward to seeing you at Download 2008!

Venue Tel: 650.967.3000

If you want to buy tickets in person at the venue, the Shoreline Box Office operates M-F, 11am to 2pm, Sundays from 10am to 2pm and on event on-sale dates from 10am to 2pm.  With the exception of the Sunday hours, a $5 service charge per ticket will be applied.
 
On the day of Download 2008, Sat 19th July 2008, the Box Office operating hours will be:  from 10am thru showtime.

• From San Jose:
Take Highway 101 North, and exit onto Shoreline Boulevard. At the signal, turn right towards the Amphitheatre.

• From San Francisco and the East Bay:
Take Highway 101 South, and exit on Rengstorff Ave. (Amphitheatre Pkwy)
After taking the exit, take a right at the light.
Rengstorff will turn into Amphitheatre Pkwy.
Premier Parking will be on your left.
For regular parking, take a left from Amphitheatre Pkwy onto Shoreline Blvd.

All events at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View feature convenient on premise parking. 

For our guests convenience and to speed up the traffic coming into our lots, we include a nominal parking fee of $6.00 per ticket for most concerts.

For those who love the VIP feel, SUPER PREMIER PARKING, the closest parking with the fastest access to the highways, is also available for a charge of $40. Super Premier Parking may be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster only.  Premier Parking, for a charge of $20 is available only on day of show.

Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View is a fantastic venue for our guests with disabilities to enjoy. If you need additional help getting to your seat location ask a Guest Services Representative or "GSR" upon entering the gates at Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View.

Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View has wheelchair accessible seating that can accommodate various height needs so that wheelchair users can see the stage. When ordering tickets please indicate if you have such a need. 

If you need an interpreter for the hearing impaired, please call the box office in advance at 650.967.4040 so that we can make arrangements for you. Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View has seats available to our guests with disabilities at all price levels.

Day of Show Information is subject to change and varies per show. If viewing the information prior to the show date, please check back the day of the event before coming out to the venue. Any changes that may be made will be posted as soon as possible on the 'Additional Show info' page for each show.

For most shows Guests are WELCOME to bring:
Disposable Cameras or Digital Cameras
Low Profile Lawn Chairs.  In order to minimize visual obstruction, we ask that the seat height for chairs not excede 6 inches.  Chairs are also available for rental at lawn entrance for a $5 fee. **will not be permitted for Live 105's BFD or The Mayhem Festival**
Small Bags or Backpacks (Detailed Inspection)
Small Umbrellas (Tote Size), Ponchos or Rain Coats
Seat Cushions
Snack or Picnic Food in (1) Clear, Plastic Gallon Size Bag, (1) per Person
Any Non-Alcoholic Beverage in Sealed, Plastic Bottles  (caps will be removed for Live 105's BFD)
**Items listed are subject to change or vary at time of show**

For your safety the following items are NOT allowed for this event:
NO Professional Cameras
**This includes Sm, Med or Lrg Detachable Lenses**
NO Video or Audio Recording Devices
NO Laser Pointers
NO Sharp or Dangerous Items
(weapons, knives, spiked items, chains, fireworks & mace)
*If these items are in your possession when attempting to enter the gate, you will be asked to check in the prohibited item at Guest Services. You will be able to retrieve your items upon leaving the venue after the completion of the show.** 

Thank you for taking the time to become familiar with our policies.

W San Francisco
181 3rd Street,
San Francisco, CA
(415) 777-5300
www.whotels.com/sanfrancisco

W Silicon Valley
8200 Gateway Boulevard,
Newark, CA
(510) 794-3033.
www.whotels.com/siliconvalley

Hotel Avante
860 E. El Camino Real
Mountain View
(650-940-1000)
http://www.jdvhotels.com/hotels/avante

Wild Palms Hotel
910 E. Fremont Avenue,
Sunnyvale, CA
(408) 738-0500
http://www.jdvhotels.com/wild_palms/

The Westin Palo
675 El Camino Real,
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 321-4422
http://www.westin.com/paloalto

Sheraton Palo Alto
625 El Camino Real,
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 328-2800
http://www.sheraton.com/paloalto


The Mountain View Chamber of Commerce also offers a list of nearby accommodations. There is NO camping here at Shoreline Amphitheatre, or on the surrounding streets or corporate parking lots nearby Shoreline Amphitheatre.

Check with the Santa Clara County Park System, or the California State Park System for camping in the San Mateo County area.

Check out the Shoreline Ampitheatre page at LiveNation.com, where you can view seating plans and more.
                                                  


Best Buy, a global family of brands, will be on-site at San Francisco's Download Festival with an Interactive Lounge for you to enjoy. Be sure to visit the Best Buy area for Artist Signings, CD Sales and Product Demos. Visit us at one of our 1,300 locations or on-line at
www.bestbuy.com.  
 
 

W Hotels Silicon Valley supports the San Francisco Download Festival again this year offering another 'Rock Star Rate' for all Concert Attendees. Please visit us at www.whotels.com/SiliconValley for all of the details. In addition, be sure to list to Live 105 for your chance to win Download's W Hotel Rock Star package including Download Tickets, a Limo Ride to the show and a one night stay at the W Hotel Silicon Valley.