First time at Petco Park, and I can see why people like it. We parked around 15 minutes walk away…read moreto avoid the post concert traffic . The entrance line looked intimidating at first, but it was well organized and moved surprisingly fast. Food and drinks lines were on the longer sides, but with so many vendors and options, so it didn't feel so painful. Great atmosphere all around, I would definitely come back, may be next time for a baseball game!

Came into SD to see The Savannah Bananas play at Petco Park. I really appreciate how SD built the…read morestadium and local/outlying neighborhoods with mass transit in mind. We were staying in Old Town, near the Old Town Historic Park and we had a couple of options for taking the trolley to Petco. All of that was good, and where we departed the trolley, at Gaslamp Quarter, we followed the throng of fans to the stadium. I had looked online ahead of time to see the entry rules for bags. Standard, fanny pack size ok, clear bags okay, great, all good, my 7" x 4" banana fanny pack would be fine. But when I got to the security line, ready with my bag open, only credit card holder w/ID and phone inside, a security guard behind, and to my right started saying 'Ma'am, ma'am, your bag is too large.' She was pointing and reaching for it, with one hand and holding up her cardboard measuring guide with the other. At first I was startled and confused, but got that she wanted me to hand her the bag, so I zipped it closed and handed it to her. She placed it on her cardboard and the strap on either side of the fanny pack went beyond her measurement and I started thinking, 'Really? Is she going to reject my fanny pack because the strap crossed the line. She must've seen my panic, or maybe realized it was the strap "overflow" that made it look large, because she then said, 'OK, you're good' and started handing the bag back to me. I hesitated and she repeated, 'You're good. Proceed in.' I turned around and went the direction she indicated, realizing as I approached the escalator to move up, that I had bypassed the metal detector and no one actually LOOKED INTO the purse and I wasn't screened. At that point, hospitality staff was asking if I needed assistance, so I held out my ticket and they directed me up the escalator and to which side of the stadium I should walk to find my seat. Typing this, I'm still a bit perplexed as to how I got pulled from security for a fanny pack "breach of size" only to be told to go ahead and proceed into the park. Later, I would notice the crazy sizes of clear bags people had. I also have a clear "stadium" bag I use for Disneyland and Dodger Stadium, but for Banana Ball, I wanted to wear my yellow banana fanny pack and din't think I would get flagged, but DID plan on being searched, hence 2 items only so it would be easy. Hmm...still a bit puzzled.... Aside from the first experience, all staff after that were pleasant and helpful. This is a beautiful stadium, great location, and I enjoyed all the historic photos running along the outside walls with the Padres club and stadium story. Unfortunately, my seat was in one of the only handful of sections to receive FULL SUN all day, so I never got a chance to sit down. With Banana Ball, you don't choose your seats, they're assigned to you just before the game. Thankfully, Petco doesn't mind people milling about, or standing in certain areas, so I found a lovely, cool, fully shaded wall to enjoy the game from. I tend to dance all the way through Banana Ball, so a seat isn't really needed for me. From where I stood, I had a direct sightline to home plate, a great view the first base foul line and stadium jumbo screens, plus a lovely breeze off the bay. Food. This continues to confuse me as well. Stadiums make efforts to up the quality by bringing in local eateries, so why does the quality decline from the restaurant experience? I get it's not EXACTLY the same set up, but the food should at least resemble what one would find with a PostMates delivery, no? I checked out 3 food kiosks and 2 restaurants and nothing looked appetizing. Also, the inside eating area I walked into was sandwiches served cafeteria style. No A/C or open air for the breeze to come in. It was crowded, hot and an unappetizing area. I grabbed a hot dog from a cart and stood in a nook overlooking the Coronado Bridge and was satisfied. Exiting was a cattle chute experience, but once out, I was able to easily walk to the nearby trolley terminus and had my choice of TWO lines heading back toward Old Town. Overall, I'm glad I got to finally experience this stadium but, in the future, I will eat ahead of time and bring my clear stadium purse. Cheers! "CC"

Great place to watch a game, we walked up and grabbed tickets. Lots of good food and drink at the…read morepark.

How incredibly fun! This was actually my first visit to Petco Park to catch a Padres game and I…read morecouldn't have asked for a better ballgame companion, my little dog Bitsy! Oh and my husband and friends too, but come on, it's a completely different scenario when man's best friend is not only allowed at the establishment, but treated like royalty! There is a special entrance for those in the Barkyard program (signup for it online, you must be approved before you come). Once your tickets are checked, you are escorted to the special Barkyard area and to your box. Each box has 4 seats and allows 2 dogs. There is artificial turf on the ground. If your pooch needs to potty, there is a special area where they can go and a Barkyard member will take you there. You are also given a special goodie bag with dog treats, a set of poop bags and a stuffed toy for your pooch, which I thought was adorable. A team member will check in with you periodically and will even take your order if you'd like to order something from their concession stand. The view of the field from the box is a very good one actually and we could see the opposing team warming up right in front of us. A good time for both humans and pooches!

This a great way to watch Padres baseball! Found my ticket on SeatGeek because the club is a season…read moremembership that sold out quickly at the beginning of the season. Rumor is that this section is easy to snag a good deal because it appears to an expensive ticket, but it's actually a pretty good value with everything that's included, especially compared to what season ticket holders actually paid. The view is great as you are situated on the suite level along the third base line, although you cannot see the main Jumbotron. There are still other screens to look at and they had TVs with the broadcast on. Seating is varied in type. I was at a high top table, which was comfortable. Other chairs were standard stadium chairs but with extra padding, while the high end seating were nice looking oversized chairs situated with clear glass in front of them. The menu apparently rotates, but on my night there they served foot long hotdogs, fully loaded mini hotdogs, a nacho bar, pretzel bites with cheese and mustard dipping sauces, cookies, chicken caesar wraps, and salads. There were also areas with grab and go chips, Cracker Jack, boxes of popcorn, and other goodies. All non-alcoholic drinks are free, and you can buy alcohol at a dedicated bar in the club. There were also three dedicated bathrooms that are gender-neutral, but there was still a line between innings. Overall this was a great experience and I felt like a good value for the price I paid. If the suites are first class, then this is just a step below--call it premium economy. Give it a shot!

I was invited by Broadway San Diego and Yelp Elite Squad to see MJ the musical for free! I was so…read morehappy I received tickets to go because I love MJ and this was going to be my first broadway musical ever. There are plenty of seats and I was seated on the side of the orchestra towards the back. I had no view disruptions whatsoever. The bathroom was large and spacious and there were plenty of food/drink stations. There were also plenty of security and staff around so finding what you need and feeling safe was easy. I was blown away by the performance and I definitely want to come back to see other shows.. It was truly an amazing night. Thank you Broadway SD and Yelp Elite Squad for this great opportunity!

WWOOOWWW! WHAT A NIGHT !…read more Been here twice for Broadway shows and both times have been absolutely phenomenal. I've seen Hamilton and MJ the Musical. I loved everything about Hamilton, the energy, the music, all of it was sooo good. Will forever be my favorite. But Michael Jackson completely blew me away. I'm seriously considering coming back this week to watch it again that's how good it was. The cast absolutely killed it ! Every song was a hit, the production was so well done and the way they brought his story to life !! my gosh, I'm impressed. I felt like I was one with the production and literally in his story. The dancing was off the chain. LOVEEE ! I've sat in both upper level and orchestra seats and there really isn't a bad seat in the house. If you can get orchestra level, DO IT! It feels way more up close and personal. Seats are a little tight but not uncomfortable. 10000/10 experience. Lines to get in move super fast. Parking at Wells Fargo lot is $15 day of and $10 online the day before and it's a super short walk. Also from what I've seen, you can bring in a decent sized purse just an FYI.

Attended a silent movie showing and was pleasantly surprised of the experience. They explain a…read morelittle about the movie before it starts and had an organ player for the entire film. Only drawback is the parking situation.

The historic Balboa Theatre in the Gaslamp district on 4th is a landmark to the city of San Diego…read more The Balboa first opened in 1924 and then closed in 1986. It remained closed until 2008 where it was restored and now it full of performances from comedy shows, plays and music. On this first time visit I came here to see Bobby Lee's stand up performance. Our seats were in the balcony level way above. At this level it is a little diffcult to see the stage as you have to angle your head down wards to see the stage. Viewable but its very far. The seats are very tiny and it difficult to walk across as every inch is used up in the theatre. Acoustic were great and the overall detail and restoration is amazing to look at. Great theatre venue overall but would recommend not sitting in balcony.

Fun place to take my Wife for her birthday week, and there's a lot of arcade games to choose from…read more Definitely worth the money for your time if you decide to spend a couple hours. Will definitely come back. Only complaint is it's a little noisy with all the games on full blast.

Awesome concept in gaslamp right near petco park! This place has soo many games with a really cool…read moreretro set-up-- several different rooms, layouts, and a variety of old-school games. There's several games I've never seen before, always something different. $25 to get in and free play is a great idea. Their drinks were good and they have some classic American bar style food that is good too. Totally will return!

Opening day 2026!! ok fine we lost but sunny (and hot) San…read moreDiego is the finest place to see a baseball game. the stadium was packed and buzzing with excitement. looking forward to a fun season!!! cheers San Diego Padres.

Tomorrow is Opening Day!…read more A new Padres season brings new hopes, new dreams and new expectations. Just one before I die. LFGSD! #BASEBALL #GREATESTSPORTONEARTH #PADRES

I came to see No Other Choice and was very impressed with this small theatre. It seats about 60…read morepeople and it is best to purchase your tickets online because this movie sold out. You can't beat their concession prices! Wow, the larger movie chains charge you outrageous prices while Digital Cinema Gym is more aligned to today economy. I get the larger chains have more movie options and theaters but I still think buying a hot dog, soda, popcorn for $30 is ridiculous. I'm glad to have a more reasonable option and will continue to check here first when in the mood for a movie. Parking in downtown is a pain but they offer parking of $5 in their lot when you validate your movie ticket

Really cool place that really loves films and often hosts local film festivals! Great place to…read morewatch all kinds of films