Excite Ballpark
San Jose, CA
588 East Alma Avenue 95112
VENUE GUIDE
Excite Ballpark
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STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Excite Ballpark
Make the event easier by staying close to Excite Ballpark and the surrounding San Jose area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Americas Best Value Inn San Jose Convention Center
0.7 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (212 reviews)
Casa Linda Motel
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.5 (99 reviews)
Convention Center Inn & Suites
1.4 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (314 reviews)
The Westin San Jose
1.6 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (1,348 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Excite Ballpark & the Area
Excite Ballpark is an event venue in San Jose, CA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Excite Ballpark for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Sharks Ice at San Jose
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,563 reviews)
Stanley's Sports Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (118 reviews)
Mariscos San Juan 2
0.3 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (920 reviews)
Phở Tau Bay
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (666 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
La Palma Bar
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Excite Ballpark.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (98 reviews)
Club Chicago
1.0 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (59 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Lacàphê
0.6 mi from the venue
Coffee near Excite Ballpark for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (243 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (580 reviews)
Cafe Dạ Thảo
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (52 reviews)
Las cherry's
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
McDonald's
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.7 (386 reviews)
Trung Nguyen Legend SJ
0.8 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (107 reviews)
Museums
History Park (operated by History San Jose)
0.2 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Excite Ballpark.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (397 reviews)
Chinese American Historical Museum at the Ng Shing Gung
0.2 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (18 reviews)
Pacific Hotel
0.2 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (12 reviews)
Bank of Italy Replica at History Park
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby daytime option before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (17 reviews)
Attractions
Japanese Friendship Garden
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (2,456 reviews)
Portuguese Historical Museum
0.2 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (26 reviews)
San Jose Trolley Barn
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (14 reviews)
Kelley Park
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (3,088 reviews)
Shopping
Sun Garden Shopping Center
0.6 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,566 reviews)
Kelley Park Plaza
0.6 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (147 reviews)
Dynasty Plaza Shopping Center
0.8 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (115 reviews)
San Jose Vietnam Town
0.8 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,495 reviews)
Grand Century Shopping Mall
1.0 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (1,695 reviews)
Plant Shopping Center
1.2 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Excite Ballpark.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (5,380 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Excite Ballpark. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Sharks Ice at San Jose
0.1 mi from the venue
Food near Excite Ballpark for after the show or game.
Today: 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (1,563 reviews)
Stanley's Sports Bar
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 3:00 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (118 reviews)
Mariscos San Juan 2
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Excite Ballpark.
Today: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (920 reviews)
Phở Tau Bay
0.4 mi from the venue
Food near Excite Ballpark for after the show or game.
Today: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (666 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
La Palma Bar
0.6 mi from the venue
Drinks near Excite Ballpark after the show or game.
Today: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (98 reviews)
Club Chicago
1.0 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (59 reviews)
Getting to Excite Ballpark
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Excite Ballpark in San Jose, CA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Venue-specific public transit service to Excite Ballpark has not been verified. Major games and events may use special rail, bus, shuttle or traffic plans. Check the venue's official event guide and the local transit agency for current event-day service.
Valet
Not Verified
Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Excite Ballpark hosts major game-day and event traffic. Official lots, prepaid passes, opening times, ADA parking and road restrictions can vary by team, opponent or event. Check the venue's official event guide and your ticket/parking instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Excite Ballpark have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
What You'll Find Here: baseball; concerts; major live events
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