8. Candlestick Park – San Francisco

The only thing worse than a dual-use stadium is a dual-use stadium that is only being used for one thing. Such is the case with Candlestick Park, which was most notably the home of the San Francisco Giants until they got their own park. Now it’s the home for the lowly 49ers.
The stadium is surrounded by picturesque northern California scenery. You’d never know that if you’re sitting in the stadium though, as there are no views to speak of due to the stadium’s design. Nice.
It is prone to 45mph wind gusts, which are uncomfortable for fans and downright confusing for both football and baseball players. Leading a receiver or gauging a pop fly becomes a baffling ordeal during windy days.
Add to the misery the fact that the seats here are still orange in keeping with their former occupants, the Giants, and you’ve got a place that is creepily reminiscent of a bygone era (not in a good way). The sun has faded the seats so much that they now barely resemble any color in the spectrum, which gives the stadium a very dilapidated appearance.

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