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Balboa Stadium

2.8 (11 reviews)

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Petco Park

Petco Park

4.2
(2.2k reviews)
0.9 mi

I loved this stadium. New York Met fan FO life but I was visiting San Diego from New York and…read morethought it would be fun to go to a Padres game and it WAS FUN. First off, what a breeze getting into the stadium, just organized and easy, I was shocked. People in California are so chill, it's bizarre. I swear I didn't hear one honk of road rage my entire trip. Anyways, they had this grass seating area you could sit at inside the stadium, adorable. A massive sand pit in the outfield, how cool. The sunset as I was walking up to my seats, a dream. The people, friendly! The Diet Coke, REFRESHING. (Even though side note the guy charged me $14 for a souvenir cup when I didn't want a souvenir cup obviously not going to have a Padres cup in my cabinet but you know what, that's OK because the whole experience of being at this stadium was so lovely, give me a cup, charge me an obscene amount for a soda, whatever dude!) There were so many food options it was overwhelming in a good way, so many bars to hang out at in the stadium, cool crowd, highly recommend coming here for a game even if you're not a fan.

Another great time at Petco Park to watch the SD Padres play. The hubby and I came out for the…read moreTrevor Hoffman bobble head night. Always a great vibe & electric energy. The crowd was amazing..... We won this game so it was extra fun. You don't always have to buy food & drinks. However, it's part of the ballpark experience. Luckily if you're on a budget, you can bring in snacks and an empty drink bottle to use. They have plenty of water stations.

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Thank you for the freebies
Thank you for the freebies
Merrill bobble head we made it !!!! LfGSD ‼‼
Merrill bobble head we made it !!!! LfGSD ‼‼
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Cutwater Agave Club

Cutwater Agave Club

5.0
(1 review)
0.9 mi

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!

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The Food Area
The Food Area
Not a bad view in the agave club
Not a bad view in the agave club
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San Diego Civic Theatre

San Diego Civic Theatre

3.8
(482 reviews)
0.6 mi
Established in 1965
Committed to satisfaction

I've been to several musicals here and the experience is always a great one…read more Last night we saw The Sound of Music. The performance was wonderful and the voices of the cast were absolutely beautiful. The theater itself is large and you can see very well. I'm not very tall and even though people were seated in front of me I had a perfect view of the stage. The seats are comfortable and the ushers are very helpful. I believe there are concession stands on every floor as well as bars where you can get soft drinks or alcoholic beverages. The concessions are quite expensive but you expect that when you're at a theater of any kind. Very easy to find parking in the area. There is a large parking structure right next to the Civic Center as well as different parking lots where you can easily just park and walk across the street to the theater. The only rule that I have seen is that you do not bring in a bag that is larger than 12 in by 12 in. You go through a back check and walk through a metal detector but that's pretty common for any type of concert as well. Inside is very comfortable and I always enjoy coming here for a performance.

I've seen several shows here in the past 3 years, and have enjoyed the lineup they offer. Most…read morerecently we saw MJ the musical which was such a great show. This being downtown San Diego of course you need to plan ahead for parking, but there are plenty of Lots nearby and walking distance, one of them that leads right into the parking lot of the theater. One of the positive aspects of being downtown is that you have plenty of options for dinner before or after the show. Of course you may want to make reservations ahead. They always offer concessions, of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as little charcuterie board type items, and candy, Etc. Of course just like any other venue of this type, it is priced above what you would normally pay for those items. I always try to sit in the orchestra section because I feel there is more leg room, and I hate to feel cramped. The seats also seem a bit more comfortable in that section. I will say I honestly don't think you could have a bad seat in this theater though. The sound is usually fine, but I will say for Moulin Rouge I had trouble hearing what they were saying especially during the songs. I love that everyone is always so helpful when trying to find your seat, they will walk you to your section and show you exactly where you need to go, which is nice because it can get chaotic with so many people ushering in. Overall this is a great location and the shows they have are amazing. Definitely reccomend looking at the season and seeing what they have to offer, they're is usually something for everyone

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View of San Diego Civic Theatre from the stage
View of San Diego Civic Theatre from the stage
San Diego Civic Theatre ticket office
San Diego Civic Theatre ticket office
The Orchestra level of San Diego Civic Theatre before a show, seats filled by patrons.

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The Orchestra level of San Diego Civic Theatre before a show, seats filled by patrons.
Arcade Monsters

Arcade Monsters

4.7
(546 reviews)
0.8 mi

This arcade, nestled in the heart of San Diego is the epicenter of fun in the city. An affordable…read moreexperience has games for the kids, drinks for the parents, and fun for the whole family! The establishment is clean, and well managed, and the friemdly staff is a delight. Someone get those people (the bartender and security staff in particular) a raise!! All in all a wonderful experience. The highlight of our bachelor weekend. Dont miss it.

I stopped by Arcade Monster on a Sunday after the Padres game. I'm not typically a huge arcade…read moreperson, but I had some extra time and ended up having a really good time. Admission is $25, which gives you access to the games inside. I believe some of the claw machines where you grab prizes may cost extra, but I wasn't completely sure. One nice perk was that if you showed your Padres ticket, you received a complimentary hot dog, chips, and a bottle of water. The food was ready in less than five minutes, which was a great bonus after the game. There are two floors with a lot of different game options including pool tables. I personally loved the air hockey tables (although one was out of order). The basketball games were fun, and the punching games were entertaining as well. I'm not really a big video game person, so I skipped over some of those. Another one of my favorite games they had was Skee-Ball. My biggest complaint was the number of machines that were not working. Pac-Man was broken, one of the air hockey tables was down, the claw machine for candy wasn't working, some of the Skee-Ball games were unavailable, and Tetris was also out of order. For a $25 admission fee, I would expect the machines to be better maintained. I also didn't see anyone actively working on repairs while I was there. The atmosphere was fun, with a mix of kids and adults enjoying the games. They also have a bar area where you can order drinks, including beer (although no beer on tap), frozen daiquiris, and mixed cocktails. Overall, Arcade Monster is a fun place to spend a couple of hours if you enjoy games and are looking for something different to do. I just hope they put more attention into maintaining the machines because that would really elevate the experience.

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Entrance
Entrance
Street view and everything glows
Street view and everything glows
Killer instinct!!!!!

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Killer instinct!!!!!

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