- 2 upcoming events
- 859 O'Farrell Street, San Francisco, California 94109
This week at Great American Music Hall: Substance Festival – 4 Day Pass(22-30.Oct,2026) (Thu, Oct 22); Substance with A Split Second, TR/ST, Desire, Cold Cave, SRSQ and more (Thursday ONLY) (Thu, Oct 22, from $61.98).
Find a hotel nearby
Hotel prices near Great American Music Hall from booking sites, via Stay22.
Getting there
Around Great American Music Hall:
- California Street & Larkin Street station (streetcar) · 0.4 mi · about 11 min walk
- California Street & Polk Street station (streetcar) · 0.4 mi · about 11 min walk
- California Street & Van Ness Avenue station (streetcar, light rail) · 0.4 mi · about 11 min walk
- 56 bus stops within 0.3 miles
- 103 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, at least 1,886 spaces
- Hotels nearby: Essex (400 ft), The Monarch Hotel (450 ft), Yale Hotel (450 ft)
- Great American Music Hall is listed as partly wheelchair accessible: some entrances or areas have steps. Ask the box office about accessible seats before you buy.
- Closest airports: San Francisco International (SFO) 11.7 mi · Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK) 11.7 mi · Mineta San Jose International (SJC) 39.6 mi
Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap
Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Hotels, food and bars near Great American Music Hall
The closest hotel to Great American Music Hall is Essex, 400 ft away (about 2 min walk). 33 hotels are within 0.3 miles. There are 141 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly Vietnamese, pizza and Mexican. 26 bars and pubs are within the same distance.
Hotels
- Essex · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
- The Monarch Hotel · 450 ft · about 3 min walk
- Yale Hotel · 450 ft · about 3 min walk
- Hotel Shahil · 500 ft · about 3 min walk
- Hotel Epik · 500 ft · about 3 min walk
- Elk Hotel · 500 ft · about 3 min walk
- COVA Hotel · 550 ft · about 3 min walk
- Eddy Hotel · 550 ft · about 3 min walk
Places to eat
- Sweet Glory · dessert · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
- Quickly · bubble tea · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
- Ike's Love and Sandwiches · sandwich · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
- Piccolo Italia · pizza · 300 ft · about 2 min walk
- Zen Yai · Thai · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
- Cafe la Rosa · café · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
- Los Yucatecos · Mexican · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
- Lers Ros Thai · Thai · 350 ft · about 2 min walk
Bars and pubs
- Hanaro · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
- Club Kristi · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
- Young's Kung Fu Action Theatre & Laundry · 400 ft · about 2 min walk
- Secret Bar & Lounge · 550 ft · about 3 min walk
Straight-line distances from the venue. Places from OpenStreetMap contributors; opening hours change, so check before you go.
Things to do near Great American Music Hall
Good to know
What's on at Great American Music Hall this week?
In the next 7 days: Substance Festival – 4 Day Pass(22-30.Oct,2026) (Thu, Oct 22); Substance with A Split Second, TR/ST, Desire, Cold Cave, SRSQ and more (Thursday ONLY) (Thu, Oct 22).
What other names has Great American Music Hall had?
It has also been known as The Great American Music Hall, Blanco's and Music Box.
What hotels are closest to Great American Music Hall?
The nearest are Essex (400 ft), The Monarch Hotel (450 ft), Yale Hotel (450 ft) and Hotel Shahil (500 ft). In total 33 hotels are within 0.3 miles.
Where can I eat near Great American Music Hall?
There are 141 places to eat within 0.3 miles, mostly Vietnamese, pizza and Mexican. Closest: Sweet Glory (dessert, 300 ft), Quickly (bubble tea, 300 ft), Ike's Love and Sandwiches (sandwich, 300 ft) and Piccolo Italia (pizza, 300 ft).
Are there bars near Great American Music Hall?
Yes, 26 within 0.3 miles. The closest are Hanaro (400 ft · about 2 min walk), Club Kristi (400 ft · about 2 min walk) and Young's Kung Fu Action Theatre & Laundry (400 ft · about 2 min walk).
Is Great American Music Hall indoors?
Yes. Great American Music Hall is an indoor venue, so the weather only matters for getting there and back.
How do I get to Great American Music Hall by public transit?
The closest stop is California Street & Larkin Street station (streetcar), 0.4 mi away, about 11 min walk. Also nearby: California Street & Polk Street station (streetcar), 0.4 mi away; California Street & Van Ness Avenue station (streetcar, light rail), 0.4 mi away. There are 56 bus stops within 0.3 miles.
Is Great American Music Hall wheelchair accessible?
Great American Music Hall is listed as partly wheelchair accessible: some entrances or areas have steps. Ask the box office about accessible seats before you buy. (Source: OpenStreetMap.)
What is the closest airport to Great American Music Hall?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is San Francisco International (SFO), 11.7 mi away in a straight line. Also near: Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), 11.7 mi; Mineta San Jose International (SJC), 39.6 mi.
Is there parking near Great American Music Hall?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 103 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles, with at least 1,886 mapped spaces. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.