I love how intimate it is. Every seat is a good seat! Food and drink or averaged price. 10-20 bucks depending on what you are getting. read more

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Came here for a concert and was pleasantly surprised. It was super clean, well organized, with plenty of parking. You have to bring a clear bag instead of a purse but that wasn't a big deal. The acoustics were good and the seats were decent for the price. I'm looking forward to attending more events here. read more

I had been hearing quite a bit about this new arena and was fortunate enough to go on opening night to see Gold Over America. I'll go over my experience - both the good and the bad. I thought we left with a good amount of buffer time (basically arrive 45 min before the show start). But traffic control was horrible! There were 2 left turn lanes off of the main road but waited about 4 light cycles before we could finally turn (about 30 min wait). Not to mention there was a person "trying" to control traffic but was not doing a good job, and there was another just milling about. From there I thought the parking was right there but I was wrong. It consisted of another left turn then curved back and around where many lanes merged and again lots of traffic control people standing about. I know it was opening night and perhaps they weren't trained well, but I sincerely hope it gets better. It took nearly an hour to park in the non-paved lot (reminds me of Del Mar fairgrounds), making us about 10 min late to the show. The arena itself is nice and new and liked how they had a large bar right as you enter. As people have said, this arena is on the smaller side and there isn't a bad seat in the house, that much is true. However, I do wish there were more people to assist with finding our seats and lighting was a little better. I saw a woman fall when trying to get to her seats. The rows are very tight and there appeared to only be one bathroom on the main level. I also found it a little strange that there were black curtains surrounding the seating area on the main level - they closed the curtains so people getting drinks or food couldn't see the show. I mean, we paid to the see the show! The show itself was excellent and love the more intimate feel. The set up for the gymnasts was also great along with the lighting and big screen. Upon leaving, the merchandise stand was actually outside which I thought was a little odd. Getting out of the parking lot was a little easier than getting in but again, lots of cars merging and traffic people standing at corners directing you where to go when there only is one way to go anyways. I'm not sure that I would return and I really do hope they improve as time goes on. read more

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Parking was easy to find, $15-30. Frontwave is a great place to see a basketball G league game or a concert! Every seat in the arena is good! Good view to the court and great acoustics. The food choices are very pricey so recommend to eat before but if you need a snack, Seaside Market and Tanner Prime are good choices. read more

Frontwave Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

I AM (AND SO CAN YOU!) Beneath the crumbled rubble of a once-thriving silica mining site, an astonishing structure emerges skyward. This grandiose arena captivates all who lay eyes on it, hinting at life-changing moments yet to be revealed. The 170,000-square-foot Frontwave Arena at the El Corazón sports complex will welcome its first guests next month. The stadium will host the MASL Champion SD Sockers, the NBA Champion-adjacent Clippers (G League), and one other sports team soon to be known (hint: not the Chargers). Located in the heart (corazón) of Oceanside at the intersection of Oceanside Blvd and Rancho del Oro, the venue will also host up to 7,600 screaming fans for events, Rastafarian hairdresser conventions, and concerts. Looking ahead at the schedule, my favorite band TBA will be playing here a lot. With 16 luxury suites, a full-service Levy restaurant, eight bars, three VIP viewing decks, two exclusive lounges, and an open-air patio, you won't go wanting. The concourse level will also offer a variety of craft food and beverage options and not just hotdogs. The name originates from Frontwave Credit Union, formerly known as Pacific Marine Credit Union, who jumped on the naming rights. Let's hope the "Enron Curse" doesn't hit Frontwave like it did Enron Field, TWA Dome, PSINet Stadium, 3Com Ballpark, or Conseco Fieldhouse. Featuring a brand new floor, brand new restrooms, and brand new seats... Frontwave Arena and it's new-stadium-smell is set to change the face of entertainment in North County San Diego. Pro tip: for $500 you can purchase a tile at The Community Corner with your name, business, or tribute etched forever into the legacy of Frontwave Arena. It's not a Kobe statue... but it's something. Will.i.am bought one that says "Will.he.was" . read more

Frontwave Arena - The 170,000-square-foot arena at the El Corazón sports complex opens next month - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

Rey clean brand new facility! Great seating and lots of great places to get good arena food and drinks for your entertainment. Staff was professional and friendly we will definitely be back we enjoyed our time supporting the SD Clippers win over the South Bay Lakers. Great DJ, and crowd interaction. We plan on going back the 2March for military appreciation day as we are Vets read more

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The concert and the venue were great. The signage and parking were utter caos. We ended up late for the show due to the slow moving traffic parking. read more

I'm pretty sure I spent more time trying to get in and out of the parking lot than at the actual performance. Expensive dirt parking lot with zero guidance from parking attendants who looked more like they were engaged in a light saber battle than actually being helpful. Only one way in and one way out with no signs, so you might as well walk from San Diego. You'd probably get there faster. read more

Finally, I got the opportunity to visit the new Frontwave Arena after someone gave us tickets to the San Diego Sockers they couldn't use. I've been looking forward to an actual arena being built in my hometown. Being able to see concerts, sporting events and other events without having to drive to San Diego and dealing with all that traffic made me do an internal happy dance. Fortunately, our tickets included Premium parking so our parking was a bit closer than general parking, which from what I could tell when I went out on the outdoor deck, which was awesome by the way, would involve a little hike from the lot to the arena. The few staff (parking and security) we interacted with before entering the arena were friendly and efficient. Entered the arena and was pleased with what I saw. We walked around the concourse a couple times, checking out our food and drink options and went to our seats. The sight lines were very good and from what I could tell they should be good throughout the arena. This is where my pleasure with the arena ended. Let's talk about what negatives we encountered. The seats. Oh my, who the heck tested though seats before deciding they should be put in this arena? Whoever designed and approved the set up must have worked for an airline at one time because they were looking more at making a buck vs attendee/ticket holder comfort. They added one or two too many seats per row which means smaller seats with zero elbow room. If they had bodies test the seats, they must have been a size 8-10 woman and an average size 13 yr old boy. Anyone, like us, who has a little extra padding on the body, will need to bring oil/Vaseline so you can grease up your hips to get in the seats. Don't be too tall either or your knees will be jammed up against the back of the seat in front of you. We noticed quite a few people seated with their arm laying on the back of the seat next to them otherwise their arms/shoulders would be squished together. Everyone in my party felt the same way about the seats. Next the prices of concessions. Holy schmoly. I get arenas and stadiums charge more but dang, the prices were ridiculous. I was even shocked to see they charged $11.99 for cotton candy. Seriously it's sugar and air! The lemonade was $15. Let's just say we didn't get either. I did try the Tanner's Fatty Patty, which is like an ice cream sandwich. First it was very small for $9 but the most important thing, I discovered I hate beef tallow ice cream. One bite was enough. Still grossed out thinking about it. As I mentioned at the beginning, I was so looking forward to attending events here but those seats were so uncomfortable I probably won't be attending any future events. I know some people will say, well lose weight. Yes, I should BUT the width of those seats is ridiculously narrow and no matter what size you are, who wants to spend their hard-earned money to be uncomfortable for 2+ hours? This is just a personal opinion and decision but I am confident in saying there are others who feel the same way. read more

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I have been looking forward to visiting this new arena since I am a local. My family and I went to a Strike Force Football Game there. Parking is a little hectic with the Traffic Cricle and employees trying to direct traffic and everything. But that is to be expected at an event like that. The arena is nice and it was cool to be so close to the game and players. This place does NOT take cash so be prepared for that. Also, of course, the food and drinks are expensive but that is also to be expected. I think it is so nice that the local High Schools can hold their Graduation Ceremonies there now. My son is going to be graduating from there next year and I am excited and grateful for that opportunity! read more

My friend and I got tickets to boxing at Frontwave Arena. Luckily we got there really early as the reviews of parking are horrible. We waited outside forever because the staff working outside to let you in seemed like no one was trained. The venue was only about 25% filled if that and of course everyone was correct about price gouging for any food or drinks. In our seats, a young nazi kid walked back and forth watching us and told us video recording is not allowed. Since when? Even concerts let you film now. He was very abrupt and rude about it. I looked in the rules of the venue and nowhere does it say no filming other than professionals filming. It is expensive to go there and definitely not worth the money. read more

Beautiful venue but what a nightmare! Not only was parking and seating routes horrible, they have a potential bottleneck that could end in disaster. And this was for an event that only utilized 1/2 of the venue. Parking? HORRIBLE!! Took over an hour to get in. Two lanes in that merged down to one. No traffic control. I have dealt with the parking at the Rose Bowl and Dodger Stadium that is notoriously bad. This was far, far worse. Getting out of the venue? Horrible as well. I had floor seats. Paid a lot of $$ for them. Used to having floor seats accessed through a tunnel making it easy to get in and out. This place? Nope. In order to leave the floor, we had to walk up the stairs which is no big deal. Except for the fact that we had to wait until every person sitting it the stands had to clear out first. We waited for sooo long. And fire hazard? If there was a fire we would have all been screwed. Bathrooms? Don't even bother. There was one. Yes, ONE that was available for 1/2 of the venue. And the line was 40 people long. What a mess. It was a great show - but the venue was soooo bad. Hey Frontwave. All of this aside - what's your evacuation plan if there is an emergency? Because based on my experience, there is no safe way out if you are sitting on the floor. read more

Parking is the worst! Go see a great show then sit in the parking lot in traffic for over half hour! read more

Frontwave Arena - Stand still traffic! Half hour or more!!! - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

Parking is extremely inefficient and poorly done. Unreal for building an event stadium And not sort out parking. One star. read more

This place has such potential, it's a garbage experience when you enter; we went on a friday night, had 8 tickets, half the concessions closed, the staff was ignorant at best, its was an absolute dumpster fire that was over priced in a freakish way. read more

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Today was a low-rider event in the parking lot. Blasting loud rap music all day long, DJ shouting swear words over loud speakers, we can hear every word. Several neighbors are making a petition to shut you down. Some neighbors will be calling the police. You are part of the community, act like it. Be considerate and realize the noise pollution you're causing. Also the light pollution with your bright LED lights shining into our windows, even after midnight. You have become a nuisance, it's like living next to a frat house. read more

Frontwave Arena - This high powered light shines into all neighboring homes. Please extend reflectors to aim light downward to the ground. - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

This review is specifically related to a concert that I attended a few nights ago (Rick Springfield's I Want My 80s Tour). Sight: I love this venue! Visually, there doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the house unless it's an obstructed seat. It's small enough to feel intimate. We were in front row of section 215 looking down onto the stage. We could lean onto the glass and clearly see the bands. Sound: This is where things turned for the worst. I will speak about where sat but I believe this was the case with the entire upper seating (2nd floor). The sound quality was absolutely horrendous. We couldn't comprehend anything anyone was saying through the mic. Every component of the music was saturated. We weren't sure whether it was caused by bad mics or sound mixing or placements of the speakers. Normally, I thought that sound travels up but the acoustics was just plain bad. If I had to give an analogy relative to San Diego, I'd imagine it to be like living in an apartment with semi-bad sound insulation near the stadium during a concert and having all the doors and window closed...except, the sounds from the stadium would come in much cleaner. It was BAD. This was such a huge disappointment because the bands that night were amazing. Rick Springfield and Wang Chung were the highlights of my night. The venue has a ton of potential if the sound quality issues are resolved. Traffic in and out of there was manageable. Parking in Lot B was relatively well organized and it's location is super close to the arena. read more

Horrible parking. $20 for a dirt lot that was quite the walk. Egress was 3 one-way lanes but not well signed. I was there for the first ever concert, Cake. The sound was good. GA Floor was full of energy, but since it is a basketball floor, not optimally angled for concert viewing. Bathrooms were nice (because it is a new venue). Lots of merch and concession locations. Clear bag rules according to the signs. read more

First off, five stars to whoever decided to build an arena deep in Oceanside just five minutes from my house. Like, seriously. Before we had to drive an hour north to Irvine, or an hour south to Petco or Chula Vista. Now we have an arena for concerts, games, you name it right in our backyard. Love it! The arena is brand new so of course it's super clean. Drink prices are high as expected. Plus there's tax/tip. $18 for a well vodka tonic. $20 for a Ketel One tonic. They also have Cutwater canned cocktails, but paying a lot for a can of anything is just outrageous. Go have a drink at The Draft, The Junkyard, Enzo's or anywhere else then come here. And just wait till I get to parking. Bathrooms are a good size, but getting into and out of the bathroom is a weird endeavor due to the stanchions and retractable belts that guide people into the bathrooms. That area takes up way too much space! I can't imagine what the hallways would be like when it's sold out here. During our CAKE concert, many people were at the outside patio bar watching the Padres game (including us). Sad part is they only had one little TV out there for everyone to watch. They need to add more and make them bigger! And some outside if possible. Come on, TVs are cheap. The concert itself was great. I wish they had large Jumbotron somewhere in the middle of the venue so we could see the band members up closer, otherwise you are squinting to see what's happening on stage. I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and my pics and videos in the dark were not that great. Maybe it's just a problem for us old-timers lol. Parking looks like a huge mess to me. When we pulled into the arena to park, all I could see is a huge sea of red brake lights of people trying to get in. Not much movement. At that point, I flipped a U-turn, crossed the intersection, and parked over by the hotels across the street. Plenty of free parking there and it was barely a 10 min walk. Best part, when we leave, it's instantaneous. No waiting in a single-file line to drive out which is bonkers. EDIT: We went to the Junkyard last night for karaoke and noticed a big sign saying no Front Wave parking (they had a rock concert there last night), or you will be towed. No worries, plenty of free parking elsewhere at the nearby businesses. Just stay away from the hotel parking lots. Overall, love the new arena! Can't wait to explore more, and grab some Tanner's burgers next time. read more

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Very poor Security) not enough professionals there for concerts saw people get jumped last night at a concert for no apparent reason at all and robbed in the arena. The older gentleman that was Security) got injured. This place is bullshit if you're gonna have a concert have better Security) would not recommend it to anybody. read more

How do you buy 6 seats for the Sockers Championship Final, but cannot buy a parking pass?

Came here for a SD Clippers game and to check out the venue. Parking was easy and there were multiple entrances open. Given the size, there's no bad seats. Ample food and drink options but the food is grab and go so it wasn't very hot. The outdoor area is beautiful and stays open before and after events. Great addition to Oceanside! read more

We had so much fun! Saw Theo Von here. Easy to get in and out of the venue. The bars and restaurants are very nice with additional outside seating. read more

The venue is nice and new, not too big. I'm not sure if they're still working on completing the parking, it was still dirt and gravel, which made for a lot of dust on my freshly washed car. It was fairly easy getting in and out. read more

This is a somewhat new arena in Oceanside. First, they need to do better with handicapped access and parking - all of the spots were taken even though I had purchased in advance. Second, staff does not seem to know where to direct customers. We were told to go the wrong way to our seats. The arena itself is well laid out and all the seats have a good view. More staff training is needed to make the experience more enjoyable - seems unprofessional. read more

Not a bad seat in the whole arena. Only issue is entering and parking. May as well get there an hour before it starts (anything less than that will be ridiculous). There are no police or traffic control people so drivers are in the middle of the intersection blocking traffic. When you get inside, it's no better. I happen to be with my parents who have canes and a handicap placard so we were able to park close. They did mention you can pay for general parking but the very few lot attendants will show you to handicap parking. We went on the night Brony James was there and parking was chaos. However once inside, it was a beautiful place. Lots of places to eat, hang out and chill. You can get boxes for you and your crew. I believe this new arena seats 7,500 people. Handicap seating is available upstairs as soon as you walk in right past the bar with regular chairs no stadium seats (when purchasing tickets, specify you need a handicap seat we had to go back out and buy one). Very well lit and lots of walking space for big crowds. Can't wait to see what a music concert will be like. If the entering, parking and better explanation of handicap tickets were better I would give it a 5. read more

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Very disappointed. Arrived at 6:00 for the 7 pm game I'm a season ticket holder and walk in via the disabled entrance Got a surprise today. Walked up the ramp no security no entrance. Told Frontwave wants us to use the regular entrance Very inconvenient especially since I already walked up the ramp That's not how you should be treating disabled people, especially when you only get 1000 people in the facility. You need to keep all of your fans happy. read more

First concert I attended last year was terrible. It was Dwight Yoakam. Wost concert experience I have ever had. Firstly, the seats we booked were apparently top tier however when we got to our seats there was a big dirty/scratched plexiglass box in front of me. We were just up from the floor. All I could see was blurr looking at the stage. It was like a penalty box or something like that. So I should have gotten a refund. Next it's like they had no idea how to do a concert. There were 3 bands and after each show me on went the bright lights between set-up. The fluorescent advertising banner selling beer around the stadium stayed on throughout the show. So annoying. The fact that you have to get rid of A lighter or cigarettes before you enter is ridiculous. You can't smoke on an airplane yet you can have it in your bag. Drink selection is bad. I'm perhaps wine might be nice. Go to a concert at a good venue administrators and see how it's done! read more

Frontwave Arena - Plexiglass barrier - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

The arena is great, helpful team members at the concessions stations... but the parking situation of getting in and out of the venue was an absolute disaster and potentially dangerous. The entering /exiting the arena is negative 10 stars. Coming in took close to 45min just from the main drive. You'd think the venue was oversold and every individual drove their own car, but it was only 1/4th full! The group of 4 I attended this (very entertaining!) event with had a hard time grasping why we endured a 45min crawl to the parking lot; would it have been closer to 3hrs if the stadium was full? Side note, the entry gate stated $20 but they charged $25 to park. After the event it got even worse. We sat stationary in line (only 6 cars away from the exit) for over 45min. Once moving it still took close to another 45min to get out of the property. This is a disaster waiting to happen. I, nor my group, will ever attend an event here again. Absolutely tarnished the entire experience. read more

That was an awesome night for our family of four. The family pack was perfect. Great arena soccer game too. Tanners Prime and Seaside Market are great concessions offerings! Top notch. Coming back for a basketball game soon. read more

Frontwave Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

Worst disorganized Parking ever. As a dedicated venue how can you not get parking right. And the charge $20 to park in the dirt and walk through the flower beds to get to the venue. read more

Drinks and music, people dancing around Where fun watching other I'm a woman with small thoughts. read more

If you look at the story behind how Frontwave Arena came to be with owner Phil Salvagio being a former San Diego Sockers goalie to being a part of this privately funded project it's kind of amazing. I doubt many know how hard it is for projects like these to come to fruition, let alone in our backyard. it's the biggest thing to happen to Oceanside in a while that isn't gentrification like the beach, it's where most of us actually live. I've been watching this get built over the last few months/years and decided to lock in my pricing with season tickets to the SD Clippers. I got my mom tickets to the Gold over America event which did have bad logistics for parking, but certainly not worth the harsh early ratings, VIP parking was easy peasy. Maybe come more than once to get a realistic opinion rather than a singular moody visit. I was there and there are 2 sets of bathrooms on the promenade for the Gold event, but only 1 for the AVP. The LA Clippers/Brooklyn Nets pre season game was also amazing and the AVP was cool to see them bring sand in. What's super cool is that the arena is also set up for ice so whenever the Gulls wanna come up we're ready for them. I was surpised they had CAKE be their 1st concert. The sockers season tickets are so cheap it's almost worth it to get them just in case you get bored and want something to do. Merchandise could be better promoted as I'd probably buy more if it was more in my face. Tanners Burgers are doing it right with their high quality beef burgers and tacos. They still have the usual suspects on hotdogs which are affordable compared to major stadiums like Sofi, Barlcays, Allegiant, Crypto. AXS is pretty user friendly and hope they one day use CLEAR for entry as well. Drinks are on the limited side as the sponsors are Modelo, and Cali Fino Tequila. In seat service is the way to go if the event is available. Cardiff Crack tastes surprisingly un crack like. That is to say there is something lost here and when you put it on nachos. When I buy it from Seaside and cook it at home it's better. I missed out on buying into the ticket bank and rail seating for every event, but alas I'm using my season tickets to market to clients, friends and family because when FWA has 100 events a year it's gonna be really buzzing as a destination. if i didn't live a drunk walk away I can easily see the nearby hotels being used by out of towners and local businesses really benefit as it's just a short walk. Public transpo isn't quite as easy if you have to go from a train to the sprinter which is 0.75 miles away with a decent hill. read more

Venue great, parking and leaving the event negative score. Took over 2 hours to even move our car 10 feet in the B lot. I highly recommend ride share, don't waste money and time in trying to park at the venue. Keep in mind it wasn't even a sold out event. 2 HOURS and still not even out of the lot. Worst parking experience I have had at an event ever. read more

Frontwave Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

The seats are so close together, you are wedged in- and i'm 5'2 125 pounds and I was squished.

As a matter of fact this was your first rodeo. The AP that was required to get your ticket QR code was not user intuitive and MANY people were having the same issue all around us. The staff was uninformed about the whereabouts inside the facility in general. My handicapped husband walked all the way down to the bottom of the stairs only to be told we needed a wristband. Had to hike back which was not easy to obtain one. Security was ridiculously harsh and unfriendly - they had an ICE vibe about them. I saw them giving the outside vendors a very hard time. We paid close to $300 for our seats and was told we weren't allowed to step into the aisle (9.5' wide, I measured). Not a drop of alcohol or drugs were consumed. The Majority of the attendees were at least 50 years old. We were far from being a rowdy group as a whole. The only thing you did get right was the sound was pretty good. Visibility was also very good. read more

Frontwave Arena - Dwight Yoakum - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

Stopped selling beer at 9:30pm when the show just started and ends around 11pm! It was really expensive. $15+ for beers seltzers etc. I don't know about this place. Seems like it just opened and things are a little disorganized. Went to see the band Cake play. The acoustics were very good and I enjoyed the music but everything else about this place just seemed rookie... read more

From the staff, the security, and all around the arena the customer service was excellent. read more

Frontwave Arena - Front of the entrance - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Oceanside, California

We've been here twice, the quality of the experience is great, seats are nice and the audio/visual has been up to my expectation. I'm giving it 5 Stars because it's modern, clean, well executed, and highly staffed. Great location, too. The only concern I have is pricing. Parking in Oceanside is not to the $20/40 level, it's an open field with minimal pavement. $10/15 premium would be understandable. The other pricing concern is the alcohol, $16 for a craft beer is far too high for this area, we're working class! This isn't LA or even Downtown. $10 for beer would be way more realistic. For two people to each have a drink and eat and park is easily $100+, separate from the tickets. Otherwise, really excited to have this here! Can't wait to go to more events. read more

Went for a SD Strikeforce game last night, been wanting to check this place out. Overall pretty cool...seats are comfortable, it's clean, decent food and drink options. Not really a bad seat in the house. Drinks are definitely pricier than they should be. Can't speak on the food except for the "dirty fries" from Tanners. Tasted fine, but the portion was laughably small for $15. I hardly eat and they didn't fill me up at all. Trying the Cardiff nachos next time. read more