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Shoreline Amphitheatre
Amphitheater and Music Venue
Mountain View
The concerts at Shoreline Amphitheatre is a can't miss
"Lawn seats are the best!"(5 Tips)
"One of the best places to see an outdoor concert"(9 Tips)
"... place to see shows. Lawn tickets are a cheap way to go and you can rent..."(2 Tips)
"Shoreline is a founding member of the Green Music Group"(2 Tips)
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Island BruinOctober 29, 2016Best food is Guy Fieri's hamburgers, which are good despite the fact that his name is on the stand. Plenty of beer and hard liquor too. Just watch out late in the concert when the party goers hit wall
Free sodas for designated drivers. Look for the booth to your right as you go in the main entrance. You sign a sheet, put on a wristband and they'll give you a coupon for a free soda (or 2 or 3).
Nicole HortonAugust 28, 2014General parking is free and not a very far walk from the venue. For lawn seating I recommend a tarp and a blanket as the moisture from the grass will seep through the blankets. Great place :)- Fun place to see shows. Lawn tickets are a cheap way to go and you can rent folding chairs if you need them and get there early enough. There is a bar at the top of the hill for drinks too!
Rich YannaconeJuly 31, 2016Saw the John Mayer version of the dead. Great show I was pleasantly surprised But it's the shoreline. Can't see any thing . Glad for the screens the show the stage once in a while
Get here early for parking and if you want a good spot on the lawn. You can bring in your own food. Everything is expensive and it's a nightmare trying to leave when the show is over.
Laura HoweJuly 22, 2018When you enter, section 204 is to the right and section 200 is to the left, if your are in 201 or 202, you can go to either side.
Marlon EAugust 10, 2018If you are a AAA member, you can enter the fast track line, which gets you into the venue sooner than the general admission line.
ChrissyAugust 26, 2015Yeah, parking is free and VIP parking is only $20, but who wants to sit through that horrendous traffic? Park in the surrounding areas (theater, Costco, etc) and walk in.
Patrick HPSeptember 6, 2018Depending on your sitting, you‘ll have a view the stars in the sky or star on the stage
ExperienceJune 18, 2014Seat upgrades and exclusive VIP experiences are now available at Shoreline Amphitheatre. Upgrading is fast, easy, and fun! Just visit
Daniel P.September 30, 2017Great place to see your favorite band. Don’t forget a blanket for the grass!
Love the lawn seating. Get there early for the best seats. Lawn chair rentals are 5$ if you want them.
Kim Sanders-WhittleOctober 7, 2017There are two ways to get into the seating, take the one on the left when you come in for less cattle wandering
Leah W.June 27, 2015Bathroom lines can be really long, I've definitely had to pee in the bushes once or twice! I've had great customer service at the concession stands.
Tobias SchmidtJune 2, 2018Surprisingly good sound given the venue. Food and drinks are just ridiculously expensive
David E.January 29, 2012Parking is free for most events especially country concerts, be prepared to take a walk from the parking lot and wait in lines to get in and especially to get beers.- Joao CardosoOctober 11, 2014It's a nice place but very few shows during the year. The crazy people from Palo Alto measures the sound of the amphit. And complain ab the noise !!!
Robert HawkinsJuly 7, 2015The whole place feels like a money grubbing venture -- it was lovely for the 4th of July fireworks but I would HATE seeing a band play here.
Al B.August 3, 2015Excellent venue! Good beers and food too. Try to purchase center seats if possible.- Derek TangJuly 26, 2023Shoreline Amphitheatre at 11 minutes drive to the north of Sunnyvale dentist Derek H. Tang, DDS
At the oddball comedy and they do not allow laptops into the event.so you have to deposit your laptop at security (no locker FYI)
Nathan BahrMay 24, 2015Parking is an issue as everyone is leaving. Allow for an extra half hour to get out of the lot when the show ends.
ᴡ ParchmanApril 28, 2012Bring a jacket and thick blanket to sit on if you have lawn/general admission tickets. It ALWAYS gets cold in the evening and the grass dewy
Melissa OteroApril 13, 2012Great place to check out concerts. If you're into pop/rock, listen to "Angels and Demons" by rising artist Melissa Otero on iTunes. Music video drops on VEVO April 30th. Read more
StevenJuly 19, 2015Parking sucks! 1-2hrs to exit the concerts. This will either allow one to mellow before the freeway or incite road rage!
Don't bring your iPad as they'll make you check it or take it back to the car. :( camera is too good!
Angel JanuaryFebruary 26, 2013Great events. My favorite events held here are Warped tour, Mayhem Fest, and Ozzfest.
Leslie WongJune 23, 2013Pass on the BBQ chicken tenders. They're not fried crisp; they're soggy from the spicy sauce they're smothered in.
Sophia HammettAugust 30, 2014You can bring in your own refreshments, but they'll steal your bottle caps.
Quantum Units EducationOctober 13, 2011Wonderful Plays - professional actors. If you're staying over be sure to hit up the theatre for a lovely evening.
Brian OSeptember 27, 2011Be prepared for ridiculous traffic just to get into the venue and park. Get there early or take a taxi
Andy EvelandFebruary 1, 2011Great concert to see: Bridge School! Big names and a great time for sure. Bring warm clothes because it gets cold in the evening.
Craig VillamorMay 28, 2023HATE. No public transit option so getting here & out is a nightmare. Security line takes forever. Lawn seating sucks. Visibility of the stage is bad and the displays are awful. Just a d*mn mess.
Try as hard as possible to get lower level seating. Any higher and everything looks tiny.
Mark EstrellaMay 5, 2012Find out early what you can and cannot bring. It changes depending on the band's wishes. Do not rely on their website.
Download the RedLaser app and scan QR codes around the venue for free stuff like tickets and merch!
- VH1July 21, 2010Shoreline is a founding member of the Green Music Group dedicated to an environmentally responsible music experience. – Team Live Nation
EricSeptember 14, 2014Some of their traffic directors during large events are HORRIBLE. Where do they hire these guys?
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Shoreline Amphitheatre
1 Amphitheatre Pkwy (at N Shoreline Blvd)
Mountain View, CA 94043
United States
Mountain View, CA 94043
United States
The Bay Area's most popular outdoor concert venue opened in 1986 and hosts up to 30 major events every year from artists such as Coldplay & Green Day and festivals such as the Bridge School Benefit and Warped Tour. The venue holds 22,000 people with a reserved seating area and general admission lawn
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- Mon–Fri
- Noon–5:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
(650) 967-3000
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"Great seats throughout the venue! Be sure to sit in the center section for best viewing since the wings are not a distraction."
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Upcoming Events
- HARDY: Jim Bob World Tour
6:30 PM on June 7, 2025
- Dierks Bentley: Broken Branches Tour
7:00 PM on June 28, 2025
- The Driver Era: Obsession Tour
8:00 PM on July 15, 2025
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