Crowd control causes issues at San Francisco's Portola fest - SFGATE

Festivalgoers dance to Slowthai inside the Ship Tent at Portola Music Festival on Saturday.

The inaugural Portola Music Festival gathered thousands of San Franciscan electronic music fans on its first of two days this weekend, and while the party is a surefire bash, there are a few pro tips to know ahead of your visit so that your stay on Pier 80 is put to the fullest. .

Similar to other music festivals where you’re a cog in a human glob, the tighter quarters at Portola at least offer gorgeous skyline views in a fun landscape.

Concertgoers dance at the Crane Tent during Fatboy Slim's performance at Portola Music Festival on Saturday. .

Perhaps the largest stage of the festival, the Warehouse is a long, spacious steel cavern that comes alive in the evening during invigorating light shows. .

@PortolaFestival @SFFDPIO @EDMIdentity @SFGate The entrances and exits to the warehouse stage were super dangerous and poorly planned.

To best avoid this mess, arrive earlier for sets inside the Warehouse.

And on the back end, the exits out of the Warehouse are few, which leads to a staggering departure.

At Portola, do not rely on using your phone to connect with friends once inside the festival.

The silver lining for this digital delay is that once you leave the festival grounds, your phone will begin to buzz with belated correspondences that trigger memories and moments from throughout the day.

Charli XCX performs on the Warehouse Stage at Portola Music Festival on Saturday.

It’s been a long day on the Portola grounds and your feet — unless protected by orthopedically sound shoes — will need that blessed respite