First time at Petco Park, and I can see why people like it. We parked around 15 minutes walk away to 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! read more

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Came into SD to see The Savannah Bananas play at Petco Park. I really appreciate how SD built the stadium 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" read more

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This was my first time watching a MLB baseball game at a stadium other than the SF Giants. Unlike the SF Giants ballpark, which has changed names four times, Petco Park has always had one name. Recently, I was staying across the street and saw there was a game that same day. Luckily, there were still tickets available for a Saturday night game when we checked at the box office. The ball park was fun to check out. There is an area in the back where you can sit and watch the game on a big screen tv (not my desired place to be in the park). In the back, there is also an area where you can sit or stand and watch from the view from behind outfield. We sat at the club level behind home plate and it was the best view. There's lots of good food options in the ballpark including birria nachos and Japanese curry. Their Friar Frank dog was about $9, which was reasonable compared to SF hot dog prices. We only had some small snacks - churro and frozen lemonade, which were just okay. It was a fun experience to check out Petco Park for the first time, except for the fact that the Padres didn't even score one run the entire game against the White Sox. read more

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Great Park not a bad seat in the entire stadium. Traffic is ridiculous. Do not even try and park within a mile of this park. I or we usually take the trolley in from old town or park at old town or Santa Fe depot and take the trolley and take the mass transit because traffic is horrific. Beer prices, food, prices, snack prices peanut prices, are ridiculously high well like any other Park. Other than that go Dodgers!! read more

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It's been yeeeeeaaaars since I've been to Petco Park to watch a Padres game! Getting here and back home was super convenient thanks to the trolley station being so close. It made the whole experience easy, fast, and inexpensive without having to worry about parking or traffic. The process of getting into the ballpark was smooth, and I really appreciate that we can bring in food and water. On top of that, the food options inside are awesome! Places like Hodad's and Coco Ichibanya really elevate the experience while watching a game. Petco Park is such a beautiful ballpark and I'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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First time here for Dodgers v Padres last night. The park itself is nice but there were some issues. The tri tip nachos that many folks recommended were nasty ! They had that weird queso cheese not nacho cheese and whatever sauce was on them was no good, especially for $ 19 ! Also the restrooms were in need of attending the whole game - many seat cover dispensers empty from 3rd inning on and there was a lake in one of the family restrooms ! Not good read more

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This was my first time seeing a Padres game at this stadium. I forgot how fun it was to watch a live game. Loved all the excitement from the crowd and did my share of screaming and cheering. I arrived early, so I had lots of time to check out the Hello Kitty merch at the Padres Team Store. Got a tote bag and plushie to add to my growing collection! I was impressed with the flow of security and ticket check. I had anticipated a never ending line that crawled slowly, but that wasn't the case at all. Even the food vendors were very quick and efficient. I look forward to attending more games in the future! read more

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Concert for the cure! Pink was fabulous. Petco Park was my favorite stadium ever. The seats we had were mid tier pricing but the view was incredible!! Clean venue and the ambiance was incredible. I can't say enough about Cure bound! read more

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Petco Park was once again voted America's #1 Ballpark. It is easy to see why. Great sightlines from any seat. Beautiful views of the skyline, bay and Coronado bridge. Excellent food and beverage choices. Many from local establishments. Petco Park revitalized the East Village and Gaslamp Quarter. Pre- and post-game fun are steps away. Petco Park has set the standard for ballparks and stadiums around the country. read more

We love Petco Park and the Padres! However, the food and drinks has gotten incredibly expensive. One beer was literally $20, and two hot dogs cost us $32, parking is $50. The traffic is incredibly bad, but we still keep coming out to support our Padres team! read more

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From Padres games to epic concerts, this stadium is amazing! We love the views from every seat in the house. read more

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LETS GO PADRES! LETS GO PADRES! LETS GO PADRES! Best Ballpark in the world! So many amazing food options and they are tapped into the local chefs and restaurants Every view is great (some better than others) read more

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This is America's favorite Ball park for all events. Here working the Pink Curebound Concert. It's going to be a great night. read more

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I mean, what's not to love about Petco Park? There's ample food options for fans, from healthy to not so healthy, and I love that they also have gluten-free options now too! The Padres scheme here are always a blast. This is also a concert venue and the actual stadium itself and also Gallagher Square. The staff at Petco Park is some of the best ever. The stadium itself is very well kept. Best ballpark in the USA. read more

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Petco Park is the downtown home of the San Diego Padres, known for its unique design that incorporates the historic Western Metal Supply Co. building, breathtaking views of the San Diego skyline and bay, and a vibrant craft beer and food scene (check out craft row). Fun fact: I helped build this beautiful park (back in 2002-03). Not to be biased, but we truly have the finest park in the finest city in America! Love the unique design, amenities, food vendors and public areas like "Park at the Park" and Gallagher Square- they also have an open playground for kids, with a dog park, and viewing areas to watch the game! There isn't a bad seat at Petco due to its thoughtful design! The stadium offers excellent sightlines. My wife and I prefer any seating areas near the first baseline! That's our usual spot! If you're visiting San Diego, definitely catch a game and enjoy the finest team in the finest city in America! Let's go Padres! read more

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Wow, we had a great night at Petco attending the 3rd game, on Sunday Night, of the Opening Day Series vs Detroit Tigers. The seats we had are in THE perfect location. The crowds all maintained good flow throughout the park, it was super busy and the food lines were stacked. There was a hold up at the Elite Security check in after the metal detector. That was the biggest hold up all night. Vendors in the park kept the lines moving very well. First, I got my fave Helmut Cup of Chocolate and Vanilla Soft Serve. There was no wait in this line. Then, my Husband got us 2 Board and Brew sandwiches: Turkey Club and Baja Club. They were both made very well and cut in half, perfectly. Tasted great and packaging was on point. The fountain drink refill machine was messed up. We were selecting Coke Zero, but Rootbeer/MrPibb was coming out. Very dangerous if someone is diabetic or on keto trying to avoid sugar. They seem to have gotten the carbonated soda tank lines mixed up. Later, I got a "Ballpark Nachos" and it was OK. Next time I will get the Tri tip Nachos at Grand Ole BBQ. The GAME WAS WONDERFUL, we Won! After the game there were Padres fireworks. IT WAS AMAZING! Crowd and traffic control was great, all by SDPD Special Event Traffic Control and SDPD Officers. I felt very safe coming to this game. Thanks SDPD and Padres! read more

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Always a great time. Especially when it's free99! Luckily it was the Padres's first win of the season. Such a fun vibe. Fireworks after the game was amazing. Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the crowd. Definitely worth the visit even with the crazy pricing for parking. Priceless. read more

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Visiting all 30 stadiums, and this was number 8. I was very impressed with Petco, seriously. This stadium was clean, newer feeling and easy to navigate (which I love). What I love Food/Drinks: Belle Glos (Quilt Wine Co) is on-site (WHAT) they serve carafes.....LOVE Local beers on-site, had not had Pizza Port in a while, great IPAs Food choices are wonderful and the hot dogs are Hebrew National LOVE Other: This stadium has a general admission area where you can pay to sit in a park-like setting with grass, listen to the game and see it on a huge screen. What a way to let fans enjoy the stadium without the seat prices! Loved, loved this and loved that Petco thinks of their fans. They also yell out WOOOO when someone is walked, loved it! The employees are great! Anna at pizza port was so kind. PROS: Seats are extremely comfortable Omni Hotel guests have a separate entrance (stay at the hotel) Easy to navigate Views everywhere are wonderful Fans are extremely nice, even when wearing a different jersey HEEHEE Gaslamp quarter is right there Wonderful food and drink options CONS: Parking I believe, again we stayed at the hotel read more

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Baseball is BACK IN FULL SWING! ...and Petco Park is the Best Stadium to have a great time in. Literally voted as the best stadium in the country and it truly is! The range amount of seating and areas to watch the game. So many shops to grab the latest merch. Most importantly the variety of food there is to try! You can take the family, meet up with friends, have a date night or a group work gathering. It's a great stadium that supports it all. I had such an amazing time. I can't wait to go back to check out more delicious food and watch the Padres! read more

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My hometown ballpark, it's so pretty! Always a fun time & great eats throughout the stadium there is definitely something for everyone! read more

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Beautiful stadium in a great central location of beautiful sunny San Diego. Clean facilities with friendly workers. Fun times and great memories. Cannot beat enjoying a wonderful afternoon enjoying some Baseball. read more

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We went to beer night with the pre-game party in the yard, which was insanely crowded. First, you need to buy beer coupons and then you stand in imaginary lines to get the cheap, not worth the wait beer selections. Wish they had some stanchions to form lines for a more efficient system. The stadium itself is really cool. Lots of food and drink selections to choose from. Unfortunately, I chose Hodad's for a cheeseburger and fries. There are no custom changes allowed and you get whatever they decide to put on it. I was the only one in our large group to eat at Hodad's and later that night, it was the worst stomach experience of my life! Never again to eat at Hodad's in the stadium. I did reach out to the restaurant and the stadium operator - Delaware North, is different than the restaurant but still not likely that I will try again. read more

We planned a trip to SD during spring break, and as Giants fans, we were excited to look at the schedule and see that they were playing in SD during our time there. We cane for a night game and took the train to the Gaslamp before the game to walk around and have a drink before. The area was fun and vibrant and getting into the park was super easy! The park is definitely the nicest I've been to and has a ton of food options and places to walk around. We also enjoyed seeing all of the dogs there, and the Giants won, which was exciting for all of us! read more

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San Diego has every right to be proud of this stadium. Definitely top-tier among MLB parks. Background Attended a Saturday evening game in early May. Great weather (because, San Diego), partly cloudy skies, temperature in the mid-60's. We had lower-tier seats on third-base line, just a handful of rows up from the dugout, Chicago White Sox were in town. Sadly, the Pale Sox pasted the Pad's 4-0. Stadium Petco truly checks all of the boxes of a great ballpark. Downtown location - sure thing, the nearby Gaslamp District has numerous restaurants, bars and hotels to complement your visit. Easy access - yes, including ample garage parking and nearby train service Open air - of course Excellent viewing lines throughout the stadium - yes Seating close to the action - you bet Avid fanbase - 42,000 attend virtually every game, so, yep Outfield view - great, and I mean GREAT, view of the city skyline Stadium lighting / sound - unfortunately, our game was pretty much a snooze fest so difficult to judge. I've seen videos of the crowd and stadium sound system roaring, and also of a great home run firework celebration. Sadly, we didn't get to experience any of this. Anything iconic? - well, there's the Western Metal Supply Building which literally serves as the left-field foul pole. So, yeah! It's difficult to find anything I'd improve. Cushioned seats would be nice, we've had those in a couple parks. Maybe....bring back The Chicken? The Friar doesn't exactly excite me. So, is this THE best MLB park? Well....there's some tough competition for the #1 spot. Personal taste and sentiment inevitably come to play on this. For now, I'll simply keep to my comment, Petco is definitely among the very best parks to watch a ballgame. Food The foot-long franks were fine, not the best but certainly far from the worst. Overall, there's an abundance of food options. Japanese curry anyone? Kombucha? Pop pies (a local favorite, close cousin of a pot pie)? Anything Unusual The game started at 5:40 pm which is unusual for me. I enjoyed the earlier start, gave us extra time to enjoy a couple drinks at a local bar after the game. Overall Not much more I can say. Highly recommended! read more

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Petco Park is known to be one of the best baseball stadiums for a reason. Its the home of the Padres, but It's perfectly designed for everyone too, from baseball fans, pet parents, families, couples, and kids. With its beautiful field surrounded by the city buildings, its newly renovated playground, and multilevel areas surrounding the stage at Gallagher Square, there's something for everyone. read more

Petco Park - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - San Diego, California

How do you run out of soap in the restrooms before the game even starts? I'm baffled. Ladies were going around to all the soap dispensers trying to find one that actually had soap. No is all I can say. read more

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Great stadium with no bad seats. Parking can be rough and is now like $1,000 per game (j/k) All food vendors are local to SD which I like. The view of SD is awesome and really adds to the ambiance read more

I love this place! It is so much fun and it's so beautiful. To see the city's backdrop enjoying your time with friends while a game is happening and a drink in had truly made me appreciate coming to the games! read more

Petco Park - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - San Diego, California

Great abundance of parking options in area (Need better directions for upgraded members parking lot) people don't seem to know where it is that work the venue. But clean bright beautiful stadium. Lots of fairly priced food and drink options. SECURITY are nice here compared to other stadiums and don't harass you. They let you enjoy the baseball experience. read more

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Best ball park in the world, as well as concert venue, the food options, the vibe, the people, the staff... countless memories made here, Padre games, rodeos, Taylor swift, Shawn Mendez, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Banana Ball and so much more... it's my go to for all the things!! read more

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We love Petco! Been coming to padres games since 2017, more religiously on the last 5 years and it always gets better. Staff is always so friendly and welcoming, food options are great and constantly adding new options. Theme games and giveaways are the best! Beautiful stadium. Never miss the chance to check it out if you're in SD read more

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I'm a big fan of this park on a normal baseball park basis. Heck, it's even pretty great for live music, too. But check this out...this is the stuff that helps build community. Aaannd, the SWAAAAAG! Super cool Padres Winter Blood Drive shirt. Really cool how observant Padres fans are and noticing those one-of-a-kind giveaways is so much fun! Then the Padres were giving away other stuff! There was a Dylan Cease bobblehead, a 2019 team book and a mini Trevor Hoffman HOF plaque and the Trevor Hoffman book (I got that one!) basically showing him from Little League to the HOF. Thanks to the San Diego Blood Bank and the San Diego Padres! read more

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What a big venue! We had pretty great seats over the base on the 3rd floor. We checked out every level to get different views and check out the vibe. We ordered micheladas that were good and the price is normal for this kind of venue $28 per drink. read more

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Here for the Dia De Los Deftones concert 11/1/2025 We paid $80 to park at Hard Rock Hotel through 3rd party . From the hotel is less than 10 minutes walk to Petco Park. Homes of the San Diego Padres , inside there are The Padres play space for ages 2-12 with slides. Gallagher Square is an open quad lined with artificial turf and bench style seating throughout . $5 Dasani water bottle . Free sanitary products in the women restroom, nursing lounge open to all mothers on the Terrace Suite 32 Hotel with in walking distance Hard Rock Hotel , Omni Hotel read more

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Loved coming here There are lots of places to sit and hang out. Bring a chair, blanket, and a hat the sun is brutal The game was fun, home team won. The food was good obviously expected but it's apart of the experience. They don't have any frozen lemonade which was a bummer Will be coming back! read more

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An accessible, but at times confusingly so, stadium. Have a game plan and you'll have a great time - call ahead and figure out what entrance and elevators are best for you. Bus access drops you off outside of right field, and that entrance has elevator access to get you to the main level concourses. However, if you have 100 level accessible tickets, you need to use the fancy Lexus Home Plate Club access, which is OUTSIDE the stadium, at the South end. I found the special access by accident, after meandering through the concourses and seeking access to the Ballast Point bar. There are, like, 11 different levels within Petco, so finding the right elevator is a bit of a parlor game. Staff is very friendly, and even though they too were at times gobsmacked by the mysteries of Petco architecture, they did their best to help me find the elevators I needed. The 100 level seats are sweet - as is the bespoke access and customer service - but your options for exploration are restricted to that 100 level inside the stadium bowl (and the 100 level private club restrooms). As far as I could tell, you cannot get to the concourse or any concessions. Which is a bummer - you'll have to rely on traveling vendors, or an able-bodied companion to walk up stairs, for any beer and hot dogs. The view does make up for it - 20 rows up from the dugout, amazing views of the outfiield and jumbotron. One other note - get there early. Padres fans love their team and the concourses were packed with people within 30 minutes of gates opening. Long lines at Ballast Point. Navigating the crowd in a wheelchair requires discipline and focus of purpose. read more

Petco Park is probably the best baseball park in the country. You really can't find a bad seat. The food choices are ridiculously good. Pro tip - come on Friday's before the game and get $5 beers in Gallagher square... Or find a season ticket holder and get the same deal before any game. LFGSD! read more

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Petco Park is pretty darn amazing. My husband got tour passes to tour Petco. Starting from the museum with a lot of history and pictures to check out. Ending at the the Home Run section. There is an array of food vendors. The employees all seem to be in good spirits. The playground area, the dog park, its all amazing! I never was into watching a baseball game. I can't say that anymore! I look forward to returning to this park! read more

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Gorgeous venue. Came here for WWE Survivor Series for John Cena's farewell tour. Bought tickets for the 113 section, row 32 cuz I didn't wanna have too far of a view. It's a ring in the middle of a massive stadium so I didn't wanna take my chances in the 200-level. The view was as close to perfect as you can get. You get a super picturesque view of the whole stadium, you can see the ring, the crowd, the scoreboard, and boy does it look great at golden hour. It's an interesting seating map layout -- odd numbers on one side, even numbers on the other side of the stadium. Splits right at 100/102. Only thing that could be better apart from floor for me would be being in one of the lower rows of this section. Onto the cons: - No signs or guidance on which line was which for entering. As there are multiple entrances, this created many lines of confusion. Only 1-2 staff came by eventually. No barricades, rails, or anything. - Food options were sparse. Standard baseball food. Expensive beers and drinks. It also isn't clear where everything is as there isn't a super central food area so if you're looking for something specific, you're gonna be scrambling. - I heard WWE changed the layout last minute and a ton of people got fucked over. Fortunately, I wasn't affected but damn those Guest Services stations were tucked away and there wasn't staff leading the charge to facilitate. People were lined up through the first match, the Women's WarGames which imo was the best of the night. Overall, if there was another WWE PLE here with big names, I'd definitely be down to go again. Best WWE experience I've attended. The crowd was great, the energy was electric, everyone dressed up. I had a wonderful time with my brother. read more

Petco Park - View from 113, Row 32 - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - San Diego, California

It's clear why Petco Park is considered the best ballpark in baseball. The stadium is is beautifully designed to accommodate the fans and the environment is perfect for game day. The staff is great and dedicated to make sure everyone is enjoying the game. The food option is endless and it's difficult to decide what to eat. read more