We went here for a professional women's soccer friendly. Parking was easy and no charge. Security…read moreand ticket checkers were staff well, so the line went quickly. There were lots of great food truck options. Prices were expensive, but they are everywhere these days. I heard there was a regular concession stand inside the building to the left of the plaza. We went to an evening game and the west seats were in the shade. The east bleachers looked hot and sunny.

Went to Torero for a PLL/WLL event. The field is real Bermuda grass!! It is absolutely awesome. It…read moreseems to be meticulously maintained, and the difference in playing on grass versus artificial turf is immeasurable. The stadium itself is really clean and pretty modern. The setting on USD's campus could not be more beautiful. The only thing I will say is that sitting on the benches felt more like a high school stadium rather than a university. Not the most comfortable but also not a big deal. The PLL ran a great night for both men's and women's lacrosse. Truly a great event at a nice facility.

USD has a marketing problem, generally speaking. It's nowhere near the community presence that…read moreUCSD or SDSU are. And even though it's right in the middle of town, it has the feel of an invisible island. Frankly, it's easy to forget it exists. But if you want to see a little no-frills baseball, it's great. This is a fine little ballpark in a natural amphitheater, and they put together a really good baseball program with national clout. Five bucks gets you a seat in the bleachers, ten feet from the backstop. Parking is free (just ask at the kiosk). You get a lovely view of Tecolote Canyon. It's never too crowded. There's no jumbotron, and they don't even have lights (so all games are day games). But they can pitch and hit a little bit. Right now they are ranked 11th in the country despite losing their two All-America pitchers last season. Betcha didn't know that. (Like I said, they have a marketing problem.)

My last visit here was in 2010 or 2009.....boy does time fly. I was fortunate to comeback for the…read morePadres Vs Indians pre-season game and I was impressed with the improvements USD made here. Cunningham field-Fowler park is a legitimate sports facility now. New permanent seating, lighting, a nice concession stand, not just a shack. The actual playing field condition looks gorgeous. I will definitely be more inclined to come support one of the best baseball programs on the west coast. Go Toreros!

HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF STUDENT DEBT…read more Welcome to Graduation season. The time of year when we dress our foremost scholars in medieval religious cloaks and then act surprised when they can't form a straight line. Who thought it was a good idea to put these adults in robes and funny hats?! You know, those square mortarboard hats. At some point back in time did somebody see some bricklayers and say, "That. That's the look we want for our brightest minds?" So, on this day, we honor these devout construction workers. Next is the guest speaker, for the big inspo talk. Given by a guy who went here 30 years ago when it cost fifteen dollars. A rando cereal billionaire named Captain Crunch who'll tell you to "follow your dreams." Meanwhile you're thinking, my dream is to get any job to avoid moving back with (no-longer-closeted) Mom. And the tassel. You're in this sacred ceremony, and the big moment is... some fuzzy string switches sides? The Chancellor of Hogwarts will go, "By the power vested in me, you may now... transform." No one knows why we do this. Four+ years of caffeine-fueled memorizing, tens of thousands of dollars, and it's... flip that string over, you're a whole new person now. The whole time you've got "Pomp and Circumstance" playing on repeat. Its like the music you'd hear as a king gets crowned, not as Seymour from Slusher Hall waddles across the stage in a wrinkled gown. At the end you get to throw the hat. The first time this happened was at the Naval Academy. They got new officer hats, so no longer needed the old ones. It makes sense... new jobs, new hats. For the rest of us, keep these for pics with Grandpa Jack and Gramargarita. Anyway, that's graduation in a nutshell. Just a bunch of weird traditions that we've all agreed is how it should be done. And it's kinda beautiful. Pro tip: Congrats to the USD class of 2026. Ceremonies take place May 21-24 2026. The primary venues are: Jenny Craig Pavilion, Founders Chapel and Shiley Theatre. All graduations follow the above format.

This campus is absolutely stunning! We scheduled my daughter's photo session at the Immaculata…read moreParish on campus at USD. The Catholic university is a blend of historic architecture, lush natural surroundings, and a vibrant student atmosphere! It's definitely a peaceful space, with botanical gardens, tree-lined walkways, and beautiful fountains that encourage focus, tranquility and serenity for every student on campus! The campus almost feels like a postcard, featuring 16th-century Plateresque architecture, a style of the Spanish Renaissance- paying homage to both San Diego's Catholic heritage and the Universidad de Alcalá in Spain. Definitely recommend checking this campus out, it's a great place to walk through and enjoy those stunning panoramic views of Mission Bay!

Our party of 11 booked a Game Show to celebrate our friend's birthday. I've always passed by the…read moreRed Door Escape Room at the Fashion Valley mall and it looked unassuming from outside, so I never realized how big it was and how many events they host! For parking, I suggest parking by the JC Penny. After checking in on the first floor, the group takes an elevator down the basement where all the game rooms are located. After winding down a long hallway, we reached the Game Show Studio. There are cubbies available to place your belongings but we were able to bring our bags with us inside. We had a party of 11 and we divided into two groups. A group of 14 (to maybe 16) can fit in this room where each person has a buzzer. The experience lasted maybe 45 minutes and it was filled with interactive games. I had a great time because it was only our friend group inside. I'm not sure how it would be if there were other groups in there with you. Shoutout to our wonderful hosts Lyv and Shawn for making my first experience at a Game Show Studio memorable! Overall, this is a fun, wholesome activity to book with your friends and try once. I'm not sure if I'd do this exact game show again but I'm curious to try other events that Red Door offers!

I've always been a huge fan of escape rooms, but never knew Red Room also hosted a Game Show…read moreexperience! A friend discovered this, so we decided to come check it out. We had 11 people in our group, and were lucky enough that nobody else booked the same slot, so we were able to compete amongst ourselves. There is an option to book for a private party though, if you want to ensure you aren't paired with any randos.  We played a variety of games such as Survey Showdown, Wheel of Wonder, Tic Tac Trivia, Name That Price, and High-Lo. Our hosts were super fun and engaging! Loved the buzzers, the big wheel, and all the lights and music, it almost felt as if we were actually on a game show. Some hiccups with the plinko chips getting stuck or falling out, but not really a huge deal. Winning and losing teams got to pose for pictures with a large and small trophy, respectively.  Overall, this was a fun experience and highly recommend for anyone who has always wanted to experience being on a game show, without the pressure on actually being on one that will be aired on TV! The option to book private parties makes this a great option for team-building excursions as well.

Hadn't been to hockey game in a while. The game was so fun and amazing. Star Wars night was fun…read more Just one negative note, the parking was really bad. Took 1 hr to get in when near arena redirected to overflow parking. Walk wasn't bad. Hockey again amazing, our seats in the Stella lounge on the ice. Recommend

LOVE THE TEAM... NOT THE MANAGEMENT! It's such a shame that the management is such a pain in the…read morerear similar to the Anaheim Ducks and Angels. True, they give great giveaways here and there, but the theme nights absolutely suck most of the time. San Diego is an inclusive city with a variety of people, it's time to get with the times! I'm sick and tired of this team's marketing squad only appealing to old, crusty, prejudiced vets. I really wish the team would listen to the requests of the fans on social media. This is not Orange County, we don't have time for "Karens" here, c'mon people! It's bad enough we can't get butts in seats because we always lose. It's time to welcome ALL fans! Sometimes I don't feel welcomed. As for the good, I LOVE this team! It's a ragtag group of players who are full of personality each season. However, I don't think the ownership gives each crew the proper resources to be successful. I see hints of victory each game, where do we go wrong? Coaching? Goaltending? Who knows! It's cool to see the upcoming Ducks take flight here in SD, I always love the games. Therefore, it's time for the rest of the organization's kinks to be worked out if we want more fans to join us. TIPS: The Gulls lager is amazing! I highly recommend it! Also, tickets are cheap for college students during midweek games. Bring your college ID for $15 College Night tickets!

I never learned to skate as a child. I went to Skateworld with friends about seven years ago, but…read morenever continued to practice. Recently, two of my friends found out that I wanted to learn, so we all went out on a Sunday evening. Sundays, Skateworld closes at 8:30. We arrived at 6:30 which gave us plenty of time. Open skate and skate rental costs $25 per person. It felt a bit steep to me, but I realize that they don't make money on much else so it's really not bad. They offer lockers at a price. There is free filtered water. It was a bit odd when my friends brought me a gift bag with knee pads, that they said no gift bags of any kind were allowed. It seemed odd as I thought children had roller skating birthday parties at places like this. At least they let us take out the knee pads and carry in the empty bag. Anyway, the space wasn't too crowded on Sunday, so it was easy to practice. I also rented one of those little wheeled walkers so I didn't fall all over the place. I was a bit bummed to learn that they didn't offer lessons, outside of their monthly "academy". I would have loved to drop in for a single session. All in all, it was a pretty good time. I would return to skate again.

Got a text from them advertising a Sensory Friendly skate day on Sunday 10am-noon. I'm not sure I…read morewould call it Sensory Friendly. Yes, they play the music quietly and the lights are kept on, but there's so many screaming children with Skate Mates going in all directions that it gets overwhelming. I know they have a similar lunch skate times that are adult only at 10am-noon, but that's during the work day.