We went to Shoreline Amphitheater to see a concert. I really liked how the outdoor amphitheater had multiple food and beverage stations - we got into several lines and found the staff to be very efficient. I also really liked how there were plenty of tables and chairs available to dine at as opposed to having to bring our food and drinks to our seats. For the concert experience itself, since our seats were decent (our view was not blocked and high enough to not be distracted by other concert-goers walking around or ushers standing in front of us), we had a great time. I felt the audio was good - not crazy loud or brash. And, the seats were comfortable while enjoying our 2-hour concert. Parking was easy and organized with clear signs. Leaving after the show was surprisingly not a mess or annoyingly slow. And driving away from the parking lot was also surprisingly smooth. read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

This venue is so convenient, but the way in and out is horrific. There is really no easy way to get here. The drink choices are pretty good, but the food could be better. I do appreciate that it is outside for fresh air and the seats are pretty good because it's a small venue. read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Seats at end of the row - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

I really enjoy this amphitheater, especially during sunset it's such a beautiful moment and really adds to the experience. I've enjoyed many shows here over the years and have always had a great time. Getting in and out of the parking lot can be pretty easy, especially compared with some other venues. The sound quality is also really good, and I've enjoyed most of my shows from the lawn general admission area. It's a great spot to relax, enjoy the music, and take in the atmosphere. The food and drink options are pretty decent as well. Overall, this is definitely one of my favorite places to see a show, and I always look forward to coming back. read more

We went to see The Romantics, Christopher Cross, and Toto at the Shoreline last Saturday. We have been to this venue several times before. The issues we've had in the past, at the Shoreline, are the parking lots and exiting the parking lot after the concert was over. It can take you at least an hour to get out of that chaotic parking lot depending on where you park. The other issue that I have had are the seats. The seats are not cushioned and are hard. If you have back issues, then I would recommend a portable padded seat cushion to bring with you. When we purchased these tickets, we made sure to buy premier parking and two "skip the line" Fast Lane passes. The premier parking cost $70 but I feel that it was worth it. We were exhausted after the concert and just wanted to get out of there and go home. We exited the parking so fast and without any problems. I couldn't believe how quickly we were out of there. It only took about 5 minutes. The fast lane "skip the line" tickets were $13 per person. We didn't have to wait there either, we just walked right in after the security check. Both upgrades were worth it. Our seat location couldn't have been better. We were in section 102 in row C. We were so close and had an excellent view. There were some technical issues with the sound, but that got sorted out. All three bands were excellent. Toto was amazing. We had a fabulous time and met some really nice people sitting next to us and behind us. All in all, it was a great night. read more

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I have been coming to concerts at Shoreline for a few years now - I love that there is parking nearby and that there are so many cool bands play ing. The lawn seating is comfortable if you rent a lawn chair, as low as $10 apiece. So great for summer concerts read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

A night of '80s yacht rock at Shoreline with Toto, Christopher Cross and The Romantics with friends. We had not been to this venue in years, so it was time to trade our acoustic memories on the grass picnicking and listening to Neil Young, Bowie and Pearl Jam, for some nice comfy seats near the stage. Food was mostly fried (Rebel Hen, pizza and donuts. Wish they would improve food options at this venue!) The drink options were a-okay, and the music was nostalgic, when we could hear it. The sound completely dropped out at least a half a dozen times at key points in the concert, which I've never experienced at a venue of this size. The crowd booed and was frustrated and all these talented professional musicians who have likely performed in tough spots before, managed their way through it. Good venue and nostalgia, but a wildly questionable sound system. Hey guys, the '80s called, and they want their sound system back! read more

I love outdoor venues! I just feel more free and relaxed to enjoy the festivities. Latest Adventure at Shoreline was for Hilary duff! Nostalgia alert! She it's so authentically adorable and just ensure that we all felt so loved all night. It was a treat to listen to Bullet Proof live by the lovely La Roux! Great band! Also sending love to Jade LeMac! Amazing voice! read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Hilary Duff - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I hesitate to give a bad review as I've been to countless concerts with fond memories growing up here. Tonight's Kehlani concert has to be one of the worst experiences. She had her homecoming here and was fantastic as always but she deserved better. The sound system wasn't clear and kind of muffled. Also, a fight broke out in the front row at one point which caused her to stop the show. The general parking is a four-wheel drive to a dirt field which can take at least an hour to get out of. I've loved this amphitheater when it was newer but it may need some upgrades soon. Not sure it's worth the price. read more

Came here for the Hilary Duff "Lucky Me" tour. This is NOT an ADA compliant amphitheater. Getting around the food/drink areas in a wheelchair is not possible.Nothing is even, there is inconsistent bumps, cracks and even the bridges are not stable. The bathrooms were not ADA complaint as well. ONE bathroom was available and it it did not fit my friends wheelchair (standard size) The food options were expensive and the employees at the bars were super rude. I asked for some napkins and they just rolled their eyes at me and said no, they aren't available for non paying customers, even though I had paid for a drink. Although I had premier parking, the staff seemed confused on when the lots were going to open. Messy!!! Won't go back. read more

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Went here a couple days ago to see Evanescence, the drop-off and pick-up situation was a NIGHTMARE. Someone told us to keep driving straight (to get to drop-off) so we did, and it took us to some golf place. Pick-up was ridiculous, they are so unorganized. My friend and I had to walk a good distance away from the venue to get picked up. However, the merch line wasn't too long, so we got our merch and to our seats pretty fast after getting in the venue. The show was great, I've loved Evanescence since I was in middle school, so it was pretty surreal for me. Spiritbox & Nova Twins were amazing, I would love to see them again actually. read more

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I will never attend another concert at this venue again. Especially something that's all ages. We were not carded when purchasing alcohol, which would explain all of the drunk underage drinking. Security was extremely lax! I saw so many vapes and small shooters of liquor in there. It's no wonder so many people were being carried around by their friends. (And this was all before the show started and it was still light out.) Do better Shoreline! read more

Posted this on the Mountain View community page To the parents of Mountain View, I feel compelled to say something about what I witnessed at the Shoreline Amphitheatre Sept 26th during the Riley Green concert. I have attended plenty of concerts and events in my 36 years, but I have never witnessed the level of chaos and disturbing behavior that I saw from what appeared to be high-school-aged kids last night. There was widespread underage drinking, fighting, extremely inappropriate sexual behavior, and situations involving young people that were deeply concerning. At one point, the upper lawn restrooms were essentially unusable because of the fighting and disturbing activity taking place around them. I personally witnessed a young girl engaging in a sexual act with a male inside a porta-potty while he was defecating. I never imagined I would have to witness something like that at a concert, let alone involving kids who appeared to be minors. What disturbed me most wasn't just the behavior itself--it was the lack of visible security and supervision. I missed portions of the concert because I was trying to find security and intervene when I saw young people who appeared to be in vulnerable situations. I was not the only adult who was alarmed. Several adults around me were genuinely frightened for these kids, particularly the young girls who appeared to be intoxicated and potentially being taken advantage of. I stepped in more than once because I could not simply stand there and watch. Parents, please know where your children are and who they are with. Please don't assume that because your child is attending a concert with friends that they are automatically safe. Alcohol, drugs, sexual exploitation, violence, and peer pressure can turn an exciting night into a life-changing tragedy incredibly quickly. And to the venue and event organizers: something needs to change. There needs to be adequate security, visible supervision, and a serious plan for dealing with underage drinking, fights, and vulnerable minors at these events. I am not writing this to shame these kids. I'm writing it because they are kids, and last night I saw young people in situations that could have ended with someone seriously hurt--or much worse. We cannot wait for a tragedy to happen before we decide this is a problem worth addressing. Parents, please talk to your kids. Know where they are. Know who they're with. And please take this seriously. Our community's children deserve better protection than what I witnessed September 26th. read more

I recently went to see Above and Beyond. There was no thorough security check, no pat down, but there is a separate line if you bring in a bag. It was a great crowd. It had a theme park vibe. Our friends rented 2 chairs for the lawn which was such a great idea. They also had Mexican blankets for rent. The lawn does have a slope to it. Bring your cleats. Jk. Lots of food options and small lines. You can get a bucket of cookies for $25. Bring your reusable water bottle. They had a few filtered water stations in addition to their water fountains. Drinks are pricey. For a cup of ice they charge $15. Parking is free. read more

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It's quite a drive for me to get here, but the events are always worth it. For event days, they direct traffic so I recommend getting there an hour before the doors open to get the best parking. Parking is included and is well organized. Even leaving is well organized. I've been to other theaters where it's a mess. It is a short walk from the parking to the venue. Another reason to get there early is to get a bite to eat before the show. I had their meat loaded nachos and they were really good. They didn't skimp on the toppings either. I've been to events in the seats and others on the lawn. I personally enjoy the lawn because you can sit as you wish, stand up and dance around. Overall, one of my favorite amphitheaters in the area read more

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Amazing experience seeing Rebelution in concert tonight. My husband and I purchased the hide away access to the bar right next to our seats so we didn't miss critical moments in the concert. I Also recommend for folks to pay for the premier parking. Stop being cheap. You get what you pay for. So please stop leaving bad reviews when you pay for the lowest parking and seats. read more

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favorite arena in the Bay Area! I've been to most of the concert arenas from Sam Francisco to Concord and Shoreline Amphitheater will always be my favorite: the security check and check in quite easy, there are at least 2 areas with bathrooms one can use, it's easy to refill a waterbottle, the lawn is quite big and there are many large TVs to enjoy whatever is on the stage without paying a lot for the closer seats. Yes, parking is hard so that's why one can lyft and walk a bit from the arena to be picked up, any concert arena will be having troubles with parking and slow moving after an event, be that this or any other arena in the area. Not sure why so many negative comments, I've been to many worse concert arenas. read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

General parking lot was bumpy dirt and straw covered..uphill. I wasn't expecting that, so I had to walk down the trail and cross the road to line up outside of the venue. There wasn't anyone informing us as to which line was General Admission vs. VIP. People began walking past us all, and someone said that General is to the Left, VIP to the Right..but why don't they use line ropes and signs? Also, I found my front section 101 seat very uncomfortable, because it is plastic! I was glad that I brought my Loop earplugs, because the speakers were 9 rows in front of me! P.S.- John Mellencamp and his awesome band put on a truly special performance for their wrap-up of the Dancing Words tour! I'm giving 2 stars for this venue. read more

Great venue especially with good weather. Stadium seating plus the availability of the lawn area provide nice options. Outside the amphitheater is a good setup for amenities, f ood options, and merch. I've watched a a few shows here and this venue allows for a good time. Like most, the traffic in and out is horrible by here is due to the subpar logistics and traffic control. read more

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hot dog 2 dollar why is drink 8? riddle me that shoreline amphitheater.... ........ i dont want to write 85 more characters

if shoreline offers you "scan qr code for merch", dont fall victim. never thought id say it would be worth it to just wait in a 2 hour line, but because of this qr code option, they sold out of what i paid for. they prioritized everyone in line due to it being busy, even though i prepaid for an in-stock shirt. they refunded and everything but still a bummer. and the old blonde lady wasnt very kind about it either. read more

The venue itself and the amenities inside are great. The handicap parking situation is pathetic. One is already self conscious of the situation, and then to be made to wait for minimal shuttles (golf carts that hold max 5 people) in a line of 40+ people, makes one feel more of a burden than they already do. We were an hour late for the show due to the parking and security lines for handicap access. That is not right, and needs to be changed. Had we not been made to wait 40+ min for the shuttle, then an extra 30min in handicap security, we would have been fine. We left 3hrs prior to showtime, and had we parked like we did in prior years, would have been in our seats for the whole show (there was no opening act). They need to change the accessible parking situation. read more

I like this venue a lot. Just the right size, the vendors are great and the facilities are well kept and clean. Almost every seat is a good one and the location is perfect, especially weather-wise! Cools off nicely for summer concerts! 5/5 read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

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A bit of a mixed bag. They book great bands that I'd love to see. And I've seen some amazing shows when I've showed out the money for the first 10 rows If you do get tickets, which you need to if you want to see anything, get them in the first front half of the theater. The lawn is so huge. You can barely see some of the screens forget about seeing this stage. Prepare for many lines and expensive food and drink. Finally it takes forever to get in and out of the place. To combat that they charge as much as a concert ticket to park in a place where you can get out quickly. That's probably the killer for me and makes me not want to go back... read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Matchbox 20 from 6th row - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Truly an iconic Bay Area concert venue. If you grew up in the South Bay or Peninsula and didn't come here in high school, what were you doing?! That being said, most of my Shoreline experiences were in high school, and this place holds a special place in my heart because of that, but I have come to a few concerts in my adult life, and it is a really cool venue. The lawn tickets are usually pretty reasonably priced, and although you might not have the best view of the stage, you can bring a blanket and set up camp to really enjoy this outdoor venue. I love that you can bring your own food in. Don't actually think I've ever done it, but still great that they allow it. They also have some food trucks and the typical venue food available. There's plenty of bars and stands to get drinks throughout the venue, including the sky bar at the top of the lawn, so you don't need to miss any of the show while getting a refill. While options are expensive and maybe not the best of the best, they do have a good variety and prices are consistent with other venues/stadiums. If you do really want to see someone and not just hear them, and avoid the possibility of people trampling in your area, the seats are definitely the right choice for you. I've only actually sat in seats once, but it was a good experience and I'd for sure do it again for someone I really cared to see, if the price was right. There's lots of parking, most of which is free unless you pay to park right at the venue. Traffic trying to get in and leave is tough, so come and leave early if you want to beat it, or take a rideshare and walk as far away as you can before calling it. read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

The venue does not allow guests to bring their own lawn chairs, but they only have a very limited number of chairs available for rent. If you're going to prohibit outside chairs, you should have enough rental chairs to accommodate guests. Otherwise, many people end up sitting on the ground with no alternative. Another issue was the lack of enforcement of the no-vaping policy. The venue clearly states that vaping is prohibited, yet throughout the concert there were numerous people vaping around us, and staff did nothing to stop it. It was unpleasant to be surrounded by vapor during the show, especially when the venue advertises a no-vaping policy. Policies should be enforced consistently. If you're going to prohibit something, enforce it. If you're going to require guests to rent chairs instead of bringing their own, make sure there are enough chairs available. read more

Have accurate information on your website. Your site says you have lawn chairs to rent. You have to first purchase your seats and then get the chairs as an extra. When we did that THEY WERE ALREADY SOLD OUT!!!!!!!!! We immediately called livenation/ticketmaster number from Your site and we were told we couldn't be refunded. This is a bait and switch. We wouldn't have purchased lawn seats without having available setbacks to rent. You don't let patrons bring in their own. I tried giving you a chance to do the right thing and contacted shoreline directly. They gave me the run around and told me to contact where we purchased the tickets. I told her it was from shoreline /livenation/ticketmaster. This is not how you treat a customer! I just got off the phone for a second time to an overseas Ticketmaster operator only to be told the tickets are non refundable and suggested that I should sell them on the secondary market. Fat chance. I want a full refund!!!!!! read more

Went here this past Sunday for the farewell tour of Cyndi Lauper and we had a good time. This is an outdoor venue so events happen rain or shine. Been here several times and this is the first time we got seated seats. Usually do the lawn seats which is great for cheaper prices. This venue allows you to bring in food although there are plenty of options inside too but it is pricey. We ate before coming and just got a boozy frozen drink for the show. Parking is so bad here so be prepared to wait. Still had a great time. Can't wait for the next event here. read more

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Went to the fireworks yesterday and the drink stand over charged us by 50%! We had 2 beers and was charged 3! SCAM!

This was my wife and I's first return to Shoreline in more than two decades, and we both agreed that the reason we hadn't been back was due to negative experiences back then and the rise of other options over the years. (In my case, we had a group of ladies smoking clove cigarettes in the middle of our row an the staff couldn't care less - no worries, I took myself and friends to other places and we enjoyed ourselves quite well. This time, we can both report a mostly SOLID experience start to finish. The staff was great, our fellow patrons were helpful and positive, and the show, staging and sound was spot on. KUDOS to all. The VIP food was surprisingly good, nicely done served by nice people. GREAT cocktails as well. My only comments for improvement was when we spent about 30 mins of our VIP time waiting in line to get into the VIP plaza - No Bueno. The second is, that venues need to read the room and invest in sufficient restrooms for the ladies, I would suggest a 60/40 rule: figure how much space you can dedicate for restrooms and give 60% to the ladies and 40% to the gents, or just add more overall. Looong lines for the women is also, no bueno. read more

The customer service employees out front should be ashamed of themselves. First, they tried to say my ticket was fake which was not true. Then they inform me there is no way to get in without downloading the Ticketmaster app, even though I had my digital ticket on my phone. A male manager with long hair, glasses and a bad attitude was an absolute nightmare to deal with. He needs customer service training. I witnessed them telling a 80 something year old couple their four tickets were also fake, which also turned out to be false. Basically it was a night where everyone was told their tickets were fake and after 30 minutes of doing god knows what on the computer, tickets were fine. It's 2026, can we not look up a first and last name in the system for proof of tickets??? 07/08/26 staff out front were awful (customer service booth) read more

Horrible experience. Over 2 hours stuck in the parking lot, nothing moves. I can't recommend this place read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Traffic to leave event - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

I've attended several concerts here, and the venue is quite enjoyable when the weather cooperates. The layout is spacious, providing plenty of room for walking. They even have a dedicated area for food trucks, which is a great alternative to the usual venue fare. Lawn seats are always affordable, but there's a risk of a tall person obstructing your view (and most people stand throughout the concert, even in the seats). Transportation is a major drawback. Parking situation is pretty tough, and traffic getting out is awful unless you pay for premier parking. If you decide to drive and don't pay for the premier parking, consider parking farther away and walking, as getting in and out of the parking lot can be a nightmare. Also, arrive early because the freeway exit often gets backed up. Other than that, I do enjoy my events when visiting Shoreline Amp. Just plan ahead for a good experience. read more

Super smooth getting in--entry was efficient and picking up a lawn chair was a breeze. The sound system was great and made the Dave Matthews Band show even better. Drinks were on the expensive side so I skipped, but a nice perk is you can bring your own food. I parked about a mile away to avoid the traffic and parking chaos, which worked out well. It did get a bit chilly, so definitely bring a sweater. Overall, an easy venue experience with good vibes and solid sound. read more

Shoreline Amphitheatre - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Mountain View, California

The venue spot itself for the most part is a great location, easy parking situation. Where I struggle is I'm a disabled person and sitting on the hill is very difficult and the amount of chairs for rent vs the over amount of humans that sit on the green is like 1 to 500 so getting a chair rental is next to impossible, and you can't bring your own chair. If you could just allow people to bring stadium chairs or chairs that have specific height/width would be a huge help for people like me. read more

I will not be returning to Shoreline again. Went to see Doobie Brothers and Santana. We exited the freeway at about 5:15 PM (Show was at 7 PM) I paid for Premium Parking to guarantee parking. Got to our parking spot about an hour later due to traffic jam all around the venue. We then had to get in a unmonitored line where so many people were crowding in front of us, making the line longer, adding even more frustration to our experience. We got to our seats on the lawn right at 7 PM when the show started. After 2 cans of wine and listening to the Doobie Brothers for about 30 min I was able to relax and enjoy the music. The music was incredible but the venue has much to be desired. We left Santana a little early to avoid the traffic nightmare of leaving later. read more

Great venue!! Great seats. Great place for a concert. We parked at the handicap parking area. Very convenient. They just need to be more organized on shuttle transportation from parking to venue. After the concert people with no disabilities were getting on and taking space from people who really needed a ride. They thought they were being taken to other parking areas. read more

Wow, it's been a while since I've last been here to the Shoreline Amphitheater. My wife bought tickets for NKOTB, Paula Abdul, and DJ Jazzy Jeff. It was 96° in San Jose. Thankfully, in Mountain View, it was a breezy cool 84°. Thank goodness for that breeze! Friendly staff guiding, directing, policing the crowds. DJ Jazzy Jeff, Dave Jordan opened up and got the crowd going! Beach balls, upbeat music only Jazzy Jeff could do with his scratching. He got the crowd all fired up! Paula Abdul was up next and opened with "Straight Up." Ok, actually, i knew "Rush, Rush." But, she was grateful for her career, touring with NKOTB and entertaining the crowds. She performed for about 30 minutes. NKOTB came on, and people were so stoked! They, too, were grateful for performing for...(ahem 40+ years). They were awesome and so entertaining to watch. The food was...meh. Pre-cooked and just sitting around waiting for orders to come in. Bratwurst: Carmelized beer onions & koko's grain mustard (3/5) Double Cheeseburger (2.5/5) + Fries (1/5). The burger was dry. Thankfully, we put some bbq sauce on to give it some flavor and moisture. The bun was toasted too long and was hard. The French fries were rock hard and drier than dry. Next time, I'll bring in my own food, like a banh mi sandwich, Panda Express, or anything else! Overall, it was a great concert, and the weather was breezy. read more

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I've seen so many concerts here: $uicideboys, Incubus, KISS, Sublime with Rome, The Black Keys, Zach Top, etc. I'm so glad it's close to home. Parking situation is crazy but what venue doesn't have insane parking? Everyone is trying to get out all at once. Food is expensive so try to eat before or bring snacks. I prefer lawn seats over an actual seat. The screens are big enough to see the acts and it's still super loud. read more

I wanted to get a good seat so I sprung for my vip ticket. When they email you about how great the vip package it's clear the vip expedite at the venue is a vip admission experience. Getting to the location to venue was possible to use public transit was from Caltrains to the venue . Mountain View Transit center is large , signage small for the 40 bus for the final lap leg to the theater Caltrains is 1/2 block to the south , follow the helpful VTA sign. Bus drops you off at googleplex then you have a park like setting walk a block to the theater entrance from the street and another 2 block walk to entrance. VIP experience easy check . Remember to bring your ID. Check in at venue easy . If you get early entry be forwarned. Limited options most venues are not open , limited seating , very little shade other than one bar. No access to seats and few options other than alcohol beforehand . Anything you might need is closed, people walk around anxiously in a small box like area .on an 80 degrees day. They show online food ordering but no pre ordering early at all for Uber eats. Unclear how to get your food. VIP check in was to be by 3:30 to 4:30 on . So they let in folks early so folks just bounced around , no signage and just folks who bark at people who walk in the no go zones . Hard to identify staff thier t shirts look like concert t shirts . So they also don't say who they are, like "I am event staff". So folks were confused . The whole entry area is in need of a make over. It lacks any sense of place , it looks like a half abandoned strip mall before it comes to life . There is no fanfare when they open up the rest of the location. You just have to figure it out. For 26 - I ordered and 8 piece roll and 9 dollar lemonade. The best can speak of the flavor of the sushi as fresh Safeway style sushi. It gets the job done in the tuna itself seems fresh . For those lucky enough to snatch a ticket in the lawn section it's first come first serve, so when they open the gate at around five, it's a mad dash, be careful some people run so easily keep an eye out . No, apparently there's many versions of VIP of course is the backstage VIP, then there's the VIP with swag, and then the site has a bar VIP, but if you're a VIP ticket holder, you cannot get him to VIP bar. This place is like a circus it is energizing, but also people are walking in every direction so that's a cool vibe. Like other venues be prepared to show your ticket many times every time you move through a section . Heaven forbid you are a family or group. And no they do not show you to your seat so you have to guess what section you are in on the seat . I asked folks seated so the crowd was helpful. For the trip home a walk to the station for the local transit center for the area there there are no buses at 10 PM so I had to take a Uber over to the Caltrain station luckily that train was working into the evening. Love the artists the amphitheater is in need of an upgrade, and the customer services staff is in need of improvement . read more

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Saw Hillary Duff last night at the shoreline. The biggest complaint was the parking situation. We got premier parking, but it was not communicated where the premier parking lot was. We drove around for 30 minutes and landed in the other parking lots thinking it was ours. We even asked a handful of workers where the premier parking was. There were also a few people in front of us who had to ask, so we eventually followed them. Then after the concert it took us an additional 30 minutes to get out because the workers could not figure out how to direct us out. read more