RIMAC arena is a high tech gymnasium that is good for volleyball games and other indoor court…read moresports. We saw UCSD take on UCLA in volleyball. UCSD won in three sets. There is a ticket fee for all non students. The small arena has a large screen scoreboard that is paired up with a loud sound system for music. It's very entertaining and fun during the breaks. They have a "block party" for every UCSD block and the staff throws free t shirts into the stands. There is one small snack stand for sodas, nachos, pretzels and typical sports food. It was staffed with two people. There is no beer or wine served here so get ready for Gatorade. The arena is a nice volleyball venue where 200-300 spectators watched the game very comfortably. It was fun with music and the great announcer.

Eh. I've never…read morereally been a fan of seeing shows at Rimac Arena. I mean, when you wanna check out a hot show and you're REALLY excited about it... it's hard to get upset about the venue. You just wanna catch the performance. This was the case last night for the big Flight of the Conchords show at UCSD. Been wanting to see those cats for years, and finally, they brought their tour through San Diego. The show could have been at the Miramar Landfill for all I cared... I just wanted to see the best musical comedy duo since Tenacious D up close and personal, and it happened to be on this particular college campus. The show was great, but I despise the layout of Rimac. It's primarily used to house the UCSD basketball teams (both men and women), and it doubles as a large concert venue for bands and artists with a big draw. Unfortunately, the space yields some terrible acoustics. I don't think shows were necessarily top of mind during construction of this venue, and it's apparent by the vast amount of metal pillars and various other adornments that cause the sound to bounce all over the place. I think they could spend some of that trust fund loot to throw some egg crates on the walls to absorb the sound, but that's just me. You know when you see a show in a gymnasium, and for a moment, you totally forget that you're in some sweaty sports venue? Well, that's not the case here. You're well aware that you're in a basketball arena, for sure. You really have to commend the staff at UCSD for doing so many great things for the students enrolled here, though. Seems like they have a different music festival going on every month (Sungod, for example). However, I just wish they could warm up the arena somehow. It'd be like doing yoga in the middle of Time's Square. Sure, the yoga would awesome... but it'd be really tough to get the full experience because you're in the middle of a bustling intersection. Like that yoga comparison, it's hard to fully get into 'show mode' here. But coming full circle, sometimes you have to make sacrifices to see some of your favorite bands. It's unfortunate that our city doesn't have more 'real' music venues in town for an act of this caliber. Uncomfortable bench seating in a college sports hall hardly does the trick for me.

Went there this past Saturday for my daughter's college graduation…read more There was ample dirt parking and pretty easy in and out. The arena itself was very clean and tidy, even the restrooms. When I purchased food and merch the vendors and arena staff were very nice and attentive. The seats were a little cramped and uncomfortable but what can they do, it is the same seats other venues use. Not sure what events they hold there but I would be interested in visiting again.

After so many visits, I've honestly forgiven this place and decided to update my review because…read morethings truly have improved. Security is a little better now, although there are still inconsistencies when it comes to enforcing prohibited items depending on which security guard you get. That part definitely still needs improvement. I'd give this place 4 stars mainly because the food and venue prices have increased drastically but honestly, that seems to be the case everywhere these days. Even with the higher costs, this is still a beautiful and very pristine stadium. It's easy to navigate, parking has never really been an issue for us, and the overall venue experience has been great. The staff here at Frontwave Arena have been amazing, especially the arena staff and event crews. We actually just bought season tickets for next season to support the San Diego Sockers because that's how much we've enjoyed coming here. As an Oceanside resident and native, I feel like I have to support Frontwave right now because it's becoming part of the identity of this great coastal city on the West Coast.

I've been trying to improve my run time, endurance and stamina. The treadmill can definitely get…read moreold. I remembered running this track back when I was training for the half with my friend. The track was much newer and softer back then. But, I noticed they added a video screen. It was not crowded at all which I like. There were some kids in football practice for their pee-wee team in the middle of the field. No need to pay for parking during the weekends! Awesome. Put your headset on, blast your music and run around a few times while you feel the nice San Diego breeze since you're by the beach. As an alumna, I had to bump my review up to a 5 ;)

I've only ran on this track one time, but I did enjoy it a lot more than I was expecting. I will…read moredefinitely be back many more times this spring quarter before I graduate. When you're working out, being close to the ocean gives a helpful and nice breeze! However, you should probably check the track and field team's practice and meet schedules so you don't show up excited to work out/run, and realize that you can't because they're there! (That happened to me twice, whoops!)

The only issue I have about this place is traffic in and out. The city is working on that. I work…read morethere and have attended several shows. There is truly something for everyone . The seating area is perfect even on the lawn. Sound quality is amazing. Multiple food and drink options. Staff is friendly and helpful with everything. My opinion is you get what you pay for. So come enjoy a staple of Chula Vista.

Obviously a ton of the reviews for NICUA mention the bad entrance & exit, parking, etc. I agree…read morethat it's not a good system. You shouldn't have to bail out early, just so it's not an hour plus to leave the parking zone. I have a system from years of coming here. Come early, leave a song before the end, etc. Sign up for designated driver to get a voucher for a free soda or water. Eat in the car before you come in, lol, because the food is expensive and not great. Most seats are decent with the exception of 1) the lawn and 2) the pit area if it's seated. Neither of those are good, unless they have to close the lawn due to the show under-performing. Then those with lawn tickets get changed to one of the seated sections. For that reason, you should wait to rent a chair for the lawn when you get there, to make sure you'll actually be there because they won't give you money back. The pit isn't great when it's seated. You could pay less for the 100s, and the seat would be more comfortable. Customer service near the main entrance is where you can sign up for d/d, and they also have a sign with the times for the bands. Merch lines can get long, so go first thing when you get there. Drinks and food are both pricey, and food is just ok. This is a clear bag facility like most of the larger venues in SD.

It's a great stadium October to March. But most of the stadium has no shade so it is a beast in the…read moresummer Vendors are very dependent on what is happening. I've been when everything is open and you have some great local selection I've also been when you only have the popcorn stands open. Lots of parking but it's extra which is shitty Traffic can be bad getting in and out. I

The stadium has much to recommend it, but the fact remains they have sold off the naming right to a…read morefaceless corporation - and Snapdragon has to do with some component in a smartphone - nothing to do with soccer or sports, at all. True class would have been to name the stadium after Jack Murphy, the person who the original stadium was named for - that naming choice would have represented continuity, a recognition that history and the city matter. Now Jack Murphy only gets a statue of himself and his dog outside the stadium, with a plaque talking about all the sponsors of the statue, not actually explaining who the man himself was. Again, true class would have been to kept the name Jack Murphy for the stadium - but true class is hard to find in America these days. Snapdragon can never become a legendary stadium like Old Trafford of Man U, the Bernabeu of Real Madrid, or the Maracana of Brazil with a sold off stadium name representing nothing that'll change every 20 years.

Great seats from anywhere in my experience…read more There is no separate motorcycle parking and motorcycles are charged for parking.

Came for Disney on Ice at 11am on a saturday-…read more Finding tickets was a little confusing, not sure if there's a way to buy them besides a third party site which I don't normally prefer to do, but this time worked out using Stubhub, I presume bc it was not a super popular time to go to this event and it had multiple shows. Two tickets in the terrace 16 section cost about $75 with taxes and fees. I also prepaid for parking online to save $10, but I thought $30 was a little steep for the lot, come to learn there's the possibility of free street parking in the area as well. Inside the arena was fine, a bit vintage but did the job. Seats were easy enough to find but it would be cool to have some direction on where to park for your section as we ended up on the other side but it wasn't too bad of a walk and I parked near an exit for an easy way to get out. All in all I would come back here for an event but would try to figure out how to park on the street.

I've never had issues coming to concerts here. My parents invited my sister and I to a concert here…read moreand we had an amazing experience!! The place was packed but we never felt unsafe. The place was clean and the performance was phenomenal!! I would come here for another concert!!

Oh wow. This has to be one of my new favorite venues to see a live performance! (Not sure why it…read morehad such low stars because this YE is very picky about her venues) just sayin. The whole process from parking, entering, finding our seats, the initial performance and exiting went very smoothly. In fact, I found it much less stressful than the Hollywood Bowl. The entire staff were friendly, helpful and ready to clean up once the venue cleared. They have a few bars inside the concert area and another one in the lobby. *It was very clean when we arrived. However, when we left...another story. Our fellow music lovers were a little piggish. They left trash by their seats. Makes you wonder what their homes look like?! Hello???!!! No one appreciates a "Litterbug!" I would definitely recommend seeing any performance here. You can dine at any of the restaurants, gamble or sit out in the courtyard to hear some live music for free. *Check out their website for the entertainment schedule *Self Parking is free *Valet parking available for a fee

Saturday, 4-25-2026: We came for the 2026 San Diego Spring Home & Garden Show held in O' Brien…read moreHall. I was able to get a discounted parking ticket online at $4.00 off coming to a total of only $16.00. I was able to conveniently upload the ticket in my "wallet" on my phone. There were a lot of vendors present that were geared toward home improvement then there were the other ones who were very pushy hawking skin care. That's not what we came for. We were looking into a water system for our home & hoped to see the folks selling Murphy beds this year. They had an outdoor area with garden items and plants. There were 3 food trucks out there. We shared a delicious cappuccino. We spoke to Life Source Water Systems for a bit & with Verizon. We had switched to T-Mobile and regret it. We may switch back to Verizon. With Life Source we submitted for financing, got approved but changed our minds about the system when we found out they don't eliminate hard water. So, why go with this system and at a $8,000 price tag? It was nice to visit and for it to be in this location in Del Mar. it's a very pretty area. It was odd to see the actual buildings because we usually come here for the fair and the buildings are obscured by tents and kiosks. At any rate the fairgrounds are well maintained & always offer a nice, clean, and spacious venue.

Amazing exhibit with a huge collection of Banksy pieces, including statues, prints, CDs, and more…read more Some of the works look like replicas of current installations, but it still feels like a very complete and immersive showcase of his art and style. One thing I really liked is that the exhibit lets you move at your own pace. You can take your time with each piece, and there's a lot to look at. There are also several video displays that highlight different locations, events, and specific works, which adds a lot of context to the experience. There's plenty here to keep you busy -- you could easily spend close to two hours if you really want to read everything and take in every detail. The exhibit is located at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, which makes it really convenient to visit. There's plenty of parking and it's easy to get in and out without any hassle. Definitely worth checking out if you're a Banksy fan or just enjoy street art.

Take me out to the ball game…read more.. Angel Stadium opened in 1966 and home to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim major league baseball team. In the late 1990s, it underwent major renovations. I was fortunate to attend Banana Ball League game featuring the Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns. It was about 7 to 8 minute walk from the Ayres Hotel. So can't really comment on parking for this particular game. Although exiting the game as a pedestrian was a challenge. For the OG yelpers, think of the video game, Frogger. At the gate, it was nice to be greeted by friendly greeters in banana suits! There were several yellow tents in the front selling Savannah Bananas merch and other Banana Ball League items. Although the lines were long, they kept it moving. The hubby and I were seated up in the upper level. It was a combo of an escalator and stairs to get up there. There are the big screens or just watching the action directly on the field from the upper level. In the latter part of the game, we took a break and went downstairs to to get Angel dogs and a drink. Those hot dogs hit the spot. The drinks were in a large commerative Angels plastic cup. Lines of course are long but they did a great job of keeping them moving. The Savannah Bananas/Indianapolis Clowns (This Indy team has rich, pioneering history tracing back to the 1930s!) game was a good family-friendly experience at a nice ballpark. 4 stars.

Friday 05.15.2026 Went here to watch the LA Dodgers take on…read morethe LA Angels of Anaheim. Visiting this place is like day and night from Dodgers Stadium. Security was very friendly and the concession stand cashiers were friendly and awesome! Alot of them joked around with me since I was rooting for the dodgers, stating the were going to charge me extra for being a doyer fan. Lol. I really got a kick out of it. The ambiance here at this stadium is chill! Every Angel fan was respectful and friendly. It felt more of like a family vibe. The price of food and drinks is slightly cheaper then Dodger stadium. The parking is way cheaper too! The decor at this location was up to date and the parking is more organized then Dodger stadium. It took me 10 minutes to get out of the parking lot after the game. You will be waiting for Hours at the ravine. Overall, I recommend watching a game here. Some of the friendliest workers I have experienced at a sports venue! Nothing is worn out. Many food venues you can choose from. Great pyrotechnics! This place is chill! Non congested. Dodgers won made it only sweeter. Also I attended many school graduations here. No problem, I recommend attending any function at this stadium. A mile away from Disneyland. Plenty of surrounding restaurants and entertainment. Kudos to the entire staff!