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Golden Gate Fields

1100 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley, CA 94710
510 559 7300
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Ranked #14 of 35 attractions in Berkeley
Type: Horse Tracks
Owner description: Golden Gate Fields is Northern California’s premier destination for horse racing. Located right along the San Francisco Bay in Berkeley, fans are... more » Owner description: Golden Gate Fields is Northern California’s premier destination for horse racing. Located right along the San Francisco Bay in Berkeley, fans are treated to some of the best sights and sounds in the world. Come experience the heart and hoof pounding action of live horse racing today. « less
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Bay Point, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

GGF is an okay place to have some fun betting on the ponies, but it has seen better days. Compared to other tracks like Del Mar and Lonestar Park, this one is simply "meh" A recent Saturday afternoon visit was our first time to the track, and we decided to use the valet parking. We had originally wanted to sit... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

horse racing is a tradition... GO ! its fun for everyone... the horses are gorgeous , the track is clean and easy to get to.

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Ukiah, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Golden Gates Fields was a fun filled day. Great view of the beautiful track from all seats. Friendly staff. We paid the admission fee for the turf club and it was well worth it. They offer a great buffet or a lunch menu, we had the buffet and it was great, salads, salmon,roasted turkey, roast beef,yummy sides and a variety... More

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Berkeley, California
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

I have never been to Golden Gate Fields. But while walking along the bay I an continually exposed to the loudspeaker thundering away. Often there are no horses on the track on the days this noise is emanating from the race track. I assume they most just like destroying the peace and quiet of San Francisco Bay.

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Pasadena, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Golden Gate Fields is a great place to enjoy an excellent lunch while experiencing the beauty of thoroughbred racing.

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San Francisco, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We've been to Golden Gate Fields many times, and it is a great way to spend a lazy Sunday. I had never been to the races before going here, and I didn't realize how exciting it can be. Easy to get to. Not expensive - especially when they have dollar days specials.

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San Francisco, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2013

What do you want besides a nice track, some fun betting and hopefully some winning... This is easy to get to and a nice club house too.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

You can walk right up close to see these amazing animals. It is easy to be swept up in the excitement of watching your horses swiftly circling the track. You can bet as little as you want. So,it doesn't have to cost much to have a great day at the track.

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San Francisco,, California, USACA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

A co-worker treated two of us for St. Patrick's Day at the Turf Club. We had window seats overlooking the track, mimosas and a grand buffet were included. The food was surprisingly good from the Corned Beef & Cabbage to the sliced Prime Rib and a nice selection of salad fixin's and veggies. I usually go for "Dollar Sundays": Parking,... More

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Pinole, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

We always have fun we we go to GGF. Lots of freebies and they are always sending us free tickets & free valet parking. Looking forward to the return of the live racing.

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