PETCO Park Sports Fan Tips

PETCO Park is a venue in or near San Diego that is most often used for Baseball

Traffic around PETCO Park?

The traffic in San Diego is always kind of crappy but on game days it can be quite difficult to get to where you want to on time. I suggest just leaving early and getting something to eat or stay after and let people leave.

Best bars near PETCO Park?

Lou and mickeys and Sky Altitude Lounge are two places close to the Park. Altitude is a little more of a business type crowd and Lou's is more blue collar and laid back folks. They both have good specials.

Best food and drink at PETCO Park?

A Friar frank hot dog is a must while there. They also have some good BBQ joints around the stadium as well as California sushi rolls and tacos. They have salads and more vegan options in certain spots as well. They have a bunch of different beers and alcoholic beverages too.

Best giveaways at PETCO Park?

The Padres give away wristbands, hats, shirts, posters, bobble heads of Tony Gynne and other Padres greats. They also throw out coupons to Chipotle and other fast food places during the game with their t-shirt contests.

PETCO Park parking?

You can usually find a spot between $10-$20 around the stadium. You can park at some local restaurants or malls and then walk but $10 isn't bad for parking.

Artifacts to look for at PETCO Park?

The Padres have only made the postseason a few times and they have signs indicating those years in which they made the postseason. They also have retired numbers of Jackie Robinson, Tony Gynne, and a giant Padre is the outfield.

Best insider tip for PETCO Park?

The Padres do a great job of honoring the military, especially the Marines. If you get the chance, try to attend a game on Sunday to see all the military and pay tribute to them for their sacrifice and devotion to our country. The Padres also wear camouflage themed jerseys which are a nice addition and during the game the PA system plays military themed music from the different branches of the armed services.

What to expect from the PETCO Park crowd?

The Padres crowd is very family friendly and you see many parents with their young kids running around during games. They are also very good at supporting the military and singing songs and applauding them especially on Sunday games.

Safety at PETCO Park?

Safety at Petco park is fine and you will not have any problem with anyone giving you a problem. There are plenty of police as well making sure fans are safe.

Things to check out around PETCO Park?

There is the San Diego Zoo, the great beaches and golf courses. There is also Tijuana nearby and then Los Angeles and Disneyland are just a few hours away.

Best restaurants near PETCO Park?

The Tilted Quilt is a good local place. I always love eating at Claimjumper before games because it feels you up and they have this great appetizer with like 20 items on it. They also have In&Out and other fast food places.

Stores to hit up at PETCO Park?

The Padres official team store only has a limited amount of Padres gear. They also sell the fatigue jersey that has become popular to wear among the fans, especially the military.

Dealing with scalpers at PETCO Park?

There are some scalpers but you generally can find better deals online but they are always there as a back up.

PETCO Park seating?

I like sitting on the first base line to see the interaction between the Padre players and so I can see the scoreboard. I have also sat in the outfield which is fun and gets a different perspective of the field.

Directions to PETCO Park?

The Parki is located in downtown San Diego at 100 Park Boulevard. It has a beautiful view of the city skyline and is a great place to watch a game. You can also get to the game by rail but most people drive.