Outside Lands 2027: things to do nearby between sets

13 to 15 August 2027 · ExpectedSan Francisco, United States

At Outside Lands the music runs from the afternoon, so mornings and the day after are free. This guide covers the town around the site: boat trips, a real meal, a shower and a day out from San Francisco.

Tours in San Francisco Hotels for these dates

Airport to Golden Gate Park

SFO has BART to downtown in 30 minutes; Oakland (OAK) has BART too.

Muni buses and shuttles; no parking nearby.

Public transport directions to Golden Gate Park

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	SoMa and Mission	Cheaper hotels near Moscone.
Mid-range	Union Square	Central and on transit.
Splurge	Nob Hill and the Embarcadero	Grand hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel Zeppelin
Mid-range: Hotel Zetta
Splurge: Fairmont San Francisco

Links search the nights from 12 August to 16 August. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival weekend schedule for 13 to 15 August 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Before the gates open

Friday 13 August

Music runs from the afternoon. Mornings are free: get out on the water or into town.

Easy outingAlcatraz Island tour Half day · Family · Indoor
Book weeks ahead.
FreeGolden Gate Park.

A day off-site

Saturday 14 August

Skip the early acts and take a day trip. Be back for the headliners.

Half-dayMuir Woods and Sausalito Half day · Family
Redwoods and a ferry back.
EatTartine Bakery Bread and pastries

Campers: shower, food and a break

Day passes for pools and spas, and a real meal in town.

Rain or heat backupde Young.
EatFerry Building Marketplace Food hall

Recovery day

Monday 16 August

Slow outings only.

Easy outingBay sunset cruise Evening · Low walking · Nightlife
Under the bridge.
EatLa Taqueria Mission burritos

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family · Indoor

Alcatraz Island tour

Book weeks ahead.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Muir Woods and Sausalito

Redwoods and a ferry back.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Golden Gate Bridge bike tour

Ride to Sausalito.

See times and prices

Exploratorium.
California Academy of Sciences.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Bay sunset cruise

Under the bridge.

See times and prices

Full day

Yosemite day trip

Long but stunning.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Napa and Sonoma wine tour

Three wineries.

See times and prices

After dark

North Beach and the Mission.

7 tours worth booking for Outside Lands

Tour	Length	Good for
Yosemite day trip	Full day	Everyone
Alcatraz Island tour	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Napa and Sonoma wine tour	Full day	Food lovers
Muir Woods and Sausalito	Half day	Families
Golden Gate Bridge bike tour	Half day	Families
Chinatown food tour	Half day	Food lovers
Bay sunset cruise	Evening	Tired legs, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Ferry Building Marketplace Food hall
La Taqueria Mission burritos
Swan Oyster Depot Seafood counter
Tartine Bakery Bread and pastries

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Alcatraz Island tour

Book weeks ahead.

See times and prices

SFMOMA.
de Young.

Getting around on event days

Muni, cable cars and BART with Clipper or contactless.

Day trips from San Francisco

Sausalito: 30 minutes by ferry
Napa: 1 hour
Berkeley: 25 minutes by BART

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Outside Lands.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Outside Lands 2027?

The next edition is 13 to 15 August 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Golden Gate Park?

SFO has BART to downtown in 30 minutes; Oakland (OAK) has BART too. Muni buses and shuttles; no parking nearby.

Where should I stay for Outside Lands?

For most visitors the best base is Union Square: Central and on transit.

What else can we do around Outside Lands?

Good short outings in San Francisco include Alcatraz Island tour, Muir Woods and Sausalito, Golden Gate Bridge bike tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Outside Lands?

Family-friendly picks: Alcatraz Island tour, Muir Woods and Sausalito, Golden Gate Bridge bike tour. Exploratorium.

How far is Golden Gate Park from San Francisco centre?

About 6 km in a straight line. Muni buses and shuttles; no parking nearby.

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