I absolutely love the Rady Shell. I've been here for : conferences , concerts, events. I've also been around the perimeter watching concerts along side the bay. San Diego got many kudos points when this place was born. Thank you San Diego for creating such a venue for the city of San Diego to enjoy. For tourists, locals and businesses. read more

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My first time here & I went big. I bought the Diamond front row package for Ella Mai tour. So for that VIP experience I had to be in line at Gate 3 before 4pm. I took a Lyft ride here & arrived at 3.45pm. I didn't know what to expect, but I was second in line. Instructions were to be here by 4:15 for The VIP experience which include check in merch, the VIP lanyard, rehearsal & Q&A. There were different VIP plans & some Langers were rectangle & some were hearts. Since I was front row, I was diamond. I was so close that I was actually in the shell. There were two different companies Elite (red shirt) & the Black shirt people. Rady shell had their own staff too in white shirts. So we were organized in groups based on our VIP package. My group got to enter first & we all sat in front row for the Q&A & listen to Ella Mai sing three songs with Juan acoustically. Juan is a great guitar player, At the end I got a guitar pic. Then we took a group picture. So front row became the back row. Now I'm a shorty so I had to stand on a chair to be seen. The coolest part was making new concert friends acquaintances in line & during the Q&A. After that, we all head for the Merch line to have first pick. Let me tell you VIP is the way to go. What I did learn was that the entire venue is a park. So on the exterior of the venue along the water are benches. If you're early enough, you can pick your bench, camp out & watch, listen to the concert , get this FOR FREE. I know, and people were there with their blankets, cushions, drinks, pillows, etc. it's a beautiful venue. It clean. What I will say is that the restrooms are not plentiful. No A/C and it's very hot. There are Porta Potties but that's even hotter. There are unisex restrooms, but those are prison toilets. All stainless steel & messy, stinky, dirty. But if you gotta go, well then you gotta go. The shell located right behind the convention center. Tip, walk in front of the convention center or to the Hilton & save $15 on your Uber. Walk to the signal lights & hop on public trains, rails for $2.50. I met more cool people on the way out that we ended up at party central 10 minutes away. Some chick & her Mom tried to hustle me for a free Uber ride asking me if I would book a trip for them, blah, blah, blah 'my account,I'm having issues', but I shut that down with, Gurl I use public transportation for $2.50 I don't use Uber. Guess their game wasn't that great because they were fighting & arguing a few minutes later. C-ya I'm outta here. I would definitely come back here again. See you some more on Yelp 2026 read more

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I recently and FINALLY visited this BEAUTIFUL and unique music venue located in San Diego Bay's Embarcadero during their summer concert series, namely for Distant World's FFX 20 Year Celebration. It is just about the perfect outdoor venue to enjoy your summer night, with a setting sun and while sprawled out on the Mission Fed Lawn. "Low profile lawn chairs" allowed here, the definition of this honestly rather subjective. I did learn that they mean low-back lawn chairs, though if you bring a camp chair with full lumbar support, the ushers just request you refrain from sitting in the middle. You really do not even need to sit very close -- let alone in the middle -- since the acoustics are outstandingly crisp no matter where you are situated in the venue. No food or drinks are allowed inside. The food and alcoholic drinks they do serve on-site, are subject to an out-of-control 22% service fee! If you trolley in (as we and many others did), be sure to have happy hour nearby before making your way over. Bathrooms are all located in a single hallway, the funk emanating strongly from there as the night wore on. If you wait until the intermission to use the bathroom, expect some insane lines though the workers were great about ushering everyone into a single file line and into and out of stalls. Again, somewhat pricey as they just about nickel and dime you at every turn, but the experience with the beautiful sound and visuals softens the blow to a great enough extent. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - Rady Paloma ($16 + 22% service fee = $19.52) - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

Rode our bikes here tonight to find quite a spectacle of a show. The San Diego symphony was rehearsing and they were really good too. Like on the movie home alone all the different instruments playing all at once in synchronization. Like in the movie home alone. Never thought i would like it but im surprised i do like it now that i have tried it. Imagine everyone has to show up find parking and play their part in such a grand team. Can't call in sick on a show like this. The mood here is soo relaxing reality just melts away and the music materializes such great memories. Alone or with someone special try it you might like it too. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - The Rady Shell at Night - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

Without a doubt one of the nicest concert venues I've ever been to right up there with the Hollywood Bowl. Beautiful skyline on one side and overlooking the bay on the other. On a hot summers day, what better way to cool off than with that nice evening ocean breeze. Got to see the music of John Williams and although Jurassic Park wasn't played, I still had a blast. We had lawn seats and were on the first row. All I could see was the screen and mostly people's heads in front of me but that didn't deter me from enjoying the sounds. Next time I'll sit in the back to get a better view. read more

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I've sat outside on the promenade before but decided for this show, "I wanted to be in the room where it happened." Security line is friendly and quick. As you walk in, you walk right into a food court area with many tables to sit at so you can enjoy your food. All the food is ordered at multiple kiosks. I liked this and felt this was super efficient. We tried the burger, the Birria nachos, and a burrito. All were delicious but give you sticker shock. As you move out of the area with tables there are multiple bar carts, ice cream cart, and other liquor and wine vendors ready to give you samples and sell you their drinks. The bathrooms are big and they have two for women and two for men on each side of the underground tunnel. Walking up the stairs to the shell, you come upon a beautiful grassy area and for this concert they had the merch booth a few bar carts, and a wine vendor cart. This is where I have to say I felt scammed. I ordered a vodka cranberry and they ask you what vodka you want, I chose the Kokomo that I tasted earlier in a tasting. Got the double shot. She itemized every item in the drinks and charged me 18.00 a shot and then charged me for the little bit of juice she gave me! Then when I went to pay, she stated all tips are automatically included and there was a service charge. With the way they itemize the shots and juice, that gave her an incredibly inflated tip. I will never order a drink here again. There's an expansive area for people who bought lawn tickets, and people brought both low lying chairs and blankets to sit on. The seating area itself is a bit too close together, with every chair flush against the next one and no arm rests, leading for an uncomfortable closeness to your stranger neighbors. People of plus size will be incredibly uncomfortable. The show itself was amazing, as this venue is gorgeous on a San Diego evening with the lights illuminating the shell. The sound system was crisp and clear. Overall, I recommend having your fill of food and drinks at alternate locations and just coming to enjoy the show. read more

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After living in San Diego for the past 7 years I've finally visited the Rady Shell! GA is more expensive than other venues, but the outdoor space and beautiful location is amazing. It's easy to see the stage whether you choose to stand close to the front or along the "hills" in the back. There's also a small strip right outside the venue for the general public, no ticket needed! You still have to go through security I believe, but for free it's still a great view. There's no free parking I believe. I would recommend either taking the trolley or pre-reserving a spot downtown (on SpotHero or a similar website), especially when Petco Park also has an event going on. I parked at "450 Second Ave - BOSA Lot 1035" for $9. It was about a 10 min walk away and it was easy to drive out of downtown afterwards. read more

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What a great concert venue. There is no venue in the city of San Diego that represents city of San Diego better. Sitting Oceanside, listening to music while the sunsets in the background with Navy ships and sailboats. What a dream. Surprisingly they offer quite an array of food options. I did not get any, but they did have quite a few available vendors. I spoke to one staff member who was extremely friendly and showed me where the water refill stations were. I think it is really awesome that they allow you to bring in empty water bottles and have stations to fill them up. I look forward to going back and seeing any more shows at this venue. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - Sam Barber at The Rady Shell - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

Cool venue for concert. Came midweek. Shaped like a cool shell. Outside, ocean breeze, downtown San Diego walking distance to everything- Petco park, convention center and Gaslamp, etc. lots of food and drink vendors. Clean overall and beautiful. read more

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First time here a few days ago to see Ella Mai. Parked at the convention center and walked over . Check in process was a breeze. Security was lighter than expected. Doors opened at 6pm for a 7pm start. Finding seats was pretty easy a they had people there to help point in the right direction. I definitely think the seat labels could be better maybe bigger and easier to find. They're kind on the back of the seat in small print. The sound at the shell is absolutely amazing!! They do have a hard cutoff at 10pm due to noise ordinance so Ella Mai sang from 8:25-10pm. The only downer was that because it's a park on the water, people without a paid ticket could just walk up, find a bench or bring their boats up close in the water and watch the show. I'm not sure how that would get fixed but I think it should. The overall a great experience. read more

We watched a film concert and it was fantastic. You cannot beat the sunset view and the atmosphere. It sounded great and the view was wonderful. The ushers were very friendly and helpful. The food and snacks were decent and added to the experience. read more

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The architecture and location of this place is just perfection. Overlooking the water and with the bay and buildings on the other side. It's a great venue for music, especially with the great acoustics, thanks to its shell like shape. Sometimes they also have fireworks here, depending on the show. I also come here to skate sometimes when there are no events. Also once every month they have free yoga events in the morning. Just be sure to come early because parking can be challenging. Keep in mind. The place is on a hill made of turf, so no matter where you sit you can see the stage. read more

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***** 5 stars for the sound alone. Impressive, outstanding, extraordinary outdoor sound. The view of the surrounding skyscraper lights, the boats moored nearby, the +, happy, relaxing energy combined to make a magical evening. Saw Bob Dylan who was dressed in a black hoodie, seemingly shy & mysterious. Sat behind the keyboard & sang. This was an unusual concert to say the least. The service was amazing. Asked for a plastic cup from the popcorn vendor & was not charged for it. Refillable water station nearby. Many vegan options. Burritos, veggie burger, tacos, salad. Can hardly wait to return. As we departed there were colorful pedicabs just waiting in line to whisk us back to the hotel. If I was a local I would plant some chairs here just outside the venue to picnic, see & listen to all these fabulous concerts. The sound carries nicely for a very long distance. read more

We had a private carrie Underwood concert on Aug 11. To get to the front is a long walk especially for someone with disability. I am booked for a guaranteed ADA seating which we have confirmed with our sponsor upon registration check-in. At the entrance of the Rady Shell, we were told to go to the ADA seating. However, when ai got there, these 2 fat asian employees ( who are letting people in on the ADA seating) and a white gentleman with glasses told me I couldn't ( without even scanning my ticket) and was told it's only for wheelchair people. I looked at the people seated and some are very young (kids and teenagers, some doesn't look like they were in a wheelchair because they walk straight and healthy. The asian girls told me to walk up higher and seat in the grass. My husband has to argue that I do have designated seating because of my stroke. Just because me face is pretty and didn't get affected by my stroke does not mean I am not disabled ( which I am because of my limp and balance/ fall risk). I was at the point of looking for our company/ sponsor employees to complain, when the guy finally scanned my ticket/ name tag and let us in ( which they should have done in the first place and not tell me stupid comments). It was dark and was not able to take pictures of their names tags( which I should have to so I can post who they were). read more

The Rady Shell is a fantastic venue and it was well run and organized. I had not been there since the remodel and I was very surprised at all the changes. On the positive side first and foremost they now have regular bathrooms available which is so great. They also have a really nice area for sitting and having food and beverages along with many options for ordering. I miss not being able to to bring my own food and picnic but at least the alternative is nice. I was also surprised at the seating which is now all level and continues much further back. I think when they had the risers the seating was closer with the exception of the option to bring your chair and sit in the back. The seats further back now feel very removed and the video monitors are much too small for the back location. Overall the changes are positive and the venue is still fantastic on the water. It was a great experience attending a show there and I look forward to going back. read more

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Very lovely venue. Parked at the convention center parking lot (they charged $50 instead of the $25 that is advertised). Walked to the venue. Watched Sugar Hill Gang and Kool and the Gang perform. We had great seats but the people behind us had a little too much alcohol and were kicking and bumping into our chairs. We did get up and dance but during the slow songs they still continued to be annoying (similar to sitting in an airplane or movie theatre and the person behind you keeps bumping and kicking) The base to the music was pretty loud so I would recommend bringing a pair of earplugs if you are sensitive to loud base or have tennitus of the ear. There was not much food options (cookies and baked goods) and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). If I were to go to this venue again, I would probably buy tickets in the back where I would bring a blanket and chairs to sit on . There's room to dance back there too. read more

This has got to be one of the best/coolest concert venues I have ever been too. I recently got to go for the Ethel Cain Willoughby Tucker Forever tour on 4/14 and it was such a magical experience! I had general admission & it was a huge turf lawn where you could pick anywhere to take a seat. All employees I interacted with were nice & professional. It had a unique ambiance being an outdoor venue & the acoustics sounded incredible! It's also located right by the water front which added a nice touch. I also appreciated the free water refill stations and the easy to locate restrooms, that were very clean I may add! I loved my experience here at The Rady Shell and hope to be back soon! read more

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This amphitheater is such a gem and one of our favorite places to catch live performances. You don't come here for the food. There's a solid variety of the typical concert-style options you'd expect at a venue, and the pricing is pretty standard (on the higher end, as most event food tends to be). I tried going the healthier route with the salad bowl with carne asada, but for the price, it wasn't the most impressive. The venue itself is fantastic: being right near the water makes it feel special and elevated compared to a typical concert space. The acoustics are incredible and carry beautifully throughout the entire area. You can genuinely enjoy the music even from outside the venue, which is such a unique experience if you don't have a ticket. Inside, I enjoyed how the lawn area is tiered and the shell-shaped stage adds a lot of value. You get both an amazing visual and audio experience, and it really feels immersive when you're watching a performance. We absolutely love coming here for shows. Even if the food isn't the star, the atmosphere, sound quality, and overall vibe make this amphitheater a place we keep coming back to. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - Night of Christmas setup - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

They have people packed in more than they used to, and prices up. But it is super organized and was easy to get in today. And I love the Biga pizza. Ordering and picking it up is super easy with the app or the terminals. I'm much farther back than usual , but OO Center Bridgeview has good views of the screen. Don't wait till intermission to go to the restroom or you'll wait for a long time! read more

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This is probably the best venue in San Diego. It is deffinately a must go if there's an artist you like performing there. The views are unbeatable, and the sound is very good even at the back of the venue. A guaranteed amazing night! read more

I have been to multiple shows here over the years - Boyz 2 men, beach boys x2, James Taylor, pink martini, symphony tribute nights and I'm sure others that I'm forgetting. The sound has always been pretty good and it's a beautiful venue. I have been seated up close, far back and even outside the venue. Each visit and seating location has been a great time and different experience. The food and drinks are a bit pricey (especially the wine), so we always go to a nice dinner first or we bring our own picnic when we sit outside the venue. I wish the seating was less cramped and a little more comfortable, but I need to remember to bring a cushion next time. The bathroom lines can get long but move pretty quickly. The ushers I've encountered have been really friendly and polite too. We also, met a very nice friendly older security guard (when we sat outside last) who was so sweet and clearly loves his job! Just a pleasure to chat with. I usually prebook parking and pay in advance as it's so much easier especially since starting 9/01/25 street parking for events will be $10/ hour I'm really glad this venue exists and I look forward to attending more events here. read more

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Probably the most beautiful outdoor music venue of its size in North America. Sailboats gliding by to the west, sparkling skyscrapers to the east. Incredible sound. read more

Wonderful venue for a concert! Love the set up and aucustics, and ADA friendly! They have lots of bathrooms which was amazing. However, they have a small selection of food which was ridiculously priced. Overall a good experience and will come again! read more

What started as a last-minute "why not?" turned into one of the best nights of the summer. My friends and I decided to catch a concert, and Rady's Shell and pulled a total Hail Mary for tickets at the very last second--somehow, it worked. The fun police were clearly ready for a fun night out. We spent the night singing, dancing, and soaking up the magic under the summer sky. Sure, food and drinks were pricey (like most venues), but we were ready for it. The QR code ordering was a game-changer as we were able to grab a drink while we waited for your food? Yes, please. The staff were all smiles, and the whole night felt effortlessly perfect. Can't wait to catch more concerts next to the water all Summer long. read more

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Best sound, weather, and views for a concert in the whole country. What a gem. I saw Bob Dylan there last week and was so happy that they had sings up strictly enforcing a no video no picture /phone use policy during show - I wish all concerts had this - it was so nice to not have to see hundreds of screens out distracting the audience and artists and I was able to just enjoy the moment in real life and be present. read more

4th Annual Pride Yoga with Fit Athletic Yoga at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park was fun! Staff and security were present. Attendees received Gatorade and plant based muscle milk. Sunset Yoga was led by the comedic Viktoria Talbot in collaboration with FIT Athletic July 16, 2025 Dance Party by DJ Sassy & DJ Dova mixed/spun catchy tunes. read more

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Let's get the positive out of the way right up front. The food is terrific here. Best music venue food in San Diego. The scenery? Amazing. The sound? Very good. Not good: even if you have front row tickets, you're a ridiculous distance from the stage. This is a music venue, so I assume one likes to see the performance as well. Big miss for a newer venue. I mentioned the great food. This is offset by prices that seem to have been set by a mental patient. Unless my gourmet dog was made from the innards of Wilbur from Charlotte's Web, then $20 is not a reasonable price here in 2025. The bad: leaving the venue is a nightmare. No matter what means of transportation. This is the most chaotic, disorganized exit experience I've encountered at any venue in the US. About the only way to mitigate this would be to stay in a local hotel after and chill out while the hot zone of people, pedicabs, cars, etc clear out. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - The Shell - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

I wanted to leave The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park a nicer review. I really did. A few years ago I saw Tower of Power with Lettuce there, and it was fantastic. Parking has always been rough, but considering the venue sits at the end of a peninsula, it felt forgivable. The views, bay atmosphere, and overall ambiance were beautiful. One odd thing, though: people can freely gather along the surrounding sidewalks and watch the concert on giant screens just yards from the stage. Good for locals, but it does make paying customers feel a little cheated. Because of that first experience, I was excited when James Taylor came through last year. My wife and I are always looking for concerts we can take my dad to. He's fully blind and uses a wheelchair, so accessibility matters a lot. I remembered the movable seating at the Shell and assumed ADA accommodations would be easy. The night of the concert immediately became stressful. We arrived early, but parking was a disaster. I tried to at least drop my dad off near the entrance, but traffic attendants were overwhelmed and simply yelling at cars without directing anyone properly. People were illegally unloading in traffic lanes while attendants simultaneously yelled at them to leave. My family follows the rules, so we waited for actual direction that never came. Despite having an ADA placard, we were never given a proper place to unload my dad safely. We eventually parked at the convention center, where staff were far more organized and quickly directed us to ADA parking. From there we had to push my dad uphill from the garage to the venue. Not terrible for me, but definitely difficult terrain for many wheelchair users. At the gates, security felt equally chaotic. My wife nearly walked in unchecked because staff seemed disorganized. Eventually someone directed us toward the ADA entrance, though not before tying random numbered paper tags to my dad's wheelchair that nobody ever referenced again. Inside, things got worse. An attendant escorted us to standard seats on a steep incline. When I explained we had paid for wheelchair-accessible seating, she looked confused and actually asked, while looking directly at my dad, "Well, can he get up and sit in one of these chairs?" That comment alone was shocking. No wheelchair user should ever be put in that position. She apologized, but then suggested parking his wheelchair across the aisle with walkers and scooters while he sat separately from his family. Another staff member arrived, and after several minutes of discussion, the final answer was essentially: "Make it work." Their solution was either for my dad to squeeze into tightly packed standard seating or remain isolated across the aisle near a guardrail. This was for tickets costing over $400 each. We first tried moving a chair to create wheelchair space, but the incline was so steep his wheelchair brakes couldn't hold. I spent the opening act physically bracing his chair with my foot and arm to stop him from rolling forward. My wife had to sit separately across the aisle just so I could angle myself properly to hold him in place. After the opener, I reluctantly asked my dad if he could transfer into a regular chair because I physically couldn't stabilize the wheelchair for the entire concert. He agreed, but the seating remained unsafe and uncomfortable. The rows were so cramped that people constantly brushed into him trying to pass. Because he's blind, I had to continuously warn him to pull his legs in or explain to strangers that he couldn't see them waiting. This became especially concerning because he's diabetic and a partial amputee with little feeling in his feet. Even a minor injury could become serious. My wife and I tried shifting chairs around to give him more room, but that forced her chair farther into the aisle. She eventually spent most of the concert sitting alone across the aisle in my dad's wheelchair. Meanwhile, staff seemed absent whenever actual problems arose. During the show, an intoxicated woman behind us screamed loudly, kicked audience members, and was loosely "handled" by security for nearly ten minutes before stumbling down the incline and falling into my wife. Staff mostly stood around watching. Leaving the venue was equally chaotic. Drivers were honking aggressively at the parking exits, and we watched one person eventually break a malfunctioning gate arm so cars could leave. Outside the venue, street musicians and vendors blocked walkways with speakers and displays, forcing families into the street to get around them. James Taylor sounded great, but I barely remember the performance because I spent the entire night managing accessibility problems, repositioning my dad, and worrying about my wife sitting separately. What should have been a bucket-list family memory became an exhausting, embarrassing experience. Sadly, I don't think we'll ever return to the Shell. read more

Went to see Yung Blud and it did not disappoint. Food was a little expensive came out cold. No cash bar read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - Yungblood - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been to two events at the Rady Shell this month. Both were so enjoyable. We sat at the tables toward the front which were comfortable and we had great views both times! read more

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Fit hosts a yoga session every now and then and my friends and I attended the one day! Such a stunning venue. We did yoga right next to the bay and it was so relaxing and GORGEOUS!! We walked from the Hilton hotel which was quick and easy. Hoping to go to a concert here soon. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - Yoga! - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is such a nice open air venue right on the bay with a great view. I came here on a Saturday morning for FIT Athletic's monthly yoga class. It was so fun and such an amazing way to start my Saturday! I do recommend coming very early to snag a spot in the nearby parking lot. Otherwise, there next closest lot is paid, and other lots are a further walk away. I came right at 8am and I was able to get a spot in the lot before the big rush. The yoga class started at 9am. It was a beautiful sunny day, and it was so refreshing to do yoga right near the water. _ After the class, there were nice little freebies - protein shakes and electrolyte drinks. There is a bit of traffic coming out of the area, as expected. But overall, such a nice venue to get your yoga on! read more

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A beautiful structure but more importantly, it has excellent acoustics and a large lawn. The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is marvelous and put on a terrific 4th of July Concert. Furthermore, the shell is in the absolutely best location to watch fireworks on the Bay! read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

First time here and this venue is easily a top 5 of mine. I mean the location is perfect...right by the water. How could you get any better than that? Surprisingly this outdoor event was not as cold as I was expecting it to be in December. Easy to go in and seemed pretty organized. So many friendly ushers here. I think the sound could be heard perfectly pretty much anywhere. We sat on the left in section bridgeview. Obviously harder to see the stage from here but there are screens available. We come here for the music so to me it didn't matter. Drink prices are what you expect to pay at an event. Afterwards we took an uber back to our valet and the friendly staff assisted us on where to find the uber pickup. Would love to see more events here in the future. Just wish parking was a bit better but giving space they have no control over that. read more

5 stars for the symphony, venue, and views. 1 star for the food, drinks. I'm very surprised reading all the reviews commending the amazing food because that was not my experience at all. I took my mom for the Home Alone movie screening with the symphony playing. We ordered carne asada nachos that were $20 and the cheese had the taste and consistency of mustard. Toppings were minimal with most of the chips not having any toppings. Guess it didn't matter much because these nachos were completely inedible. There is no way that was anything other than fake synthetic "cheese" product but not even the type I'm used to seeing at stadium ballpark type nachos. We ordered a pizza after the nacho fail and it took over 45 minutes for our order to get made after the show had already started. The hot chocolate from Cali Creamery was good but the stands ran out of popcorn before I could reach the front of the line. Allergens are well labeled on each menu but I recommend eating before you attend any shows here. The symphony was absolutely incredible and there were 3 screens. We were about halfway back and had no trouble seeing or hearing. Views of the city were beautiful and I would definitely come back here for another event without wasting my time and money on food. read more

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The Rady Shell is in of my absolute favorite venues to visit. I've been here once for a concert and another time for a movie with the San Diego Symphony and both times on the lawn. You just can't beat the location and view. When the sun is setting while there, it's a gorgeous view. The food is great too which is a plus! My only negative is the drinks. The price of the drinks are outrageous and on top of that they charge a 22% fee. I know venues like this are generally overpriced anyway but this is crazy! The snack stand is crazy overpriced as well. For a small pack of red vines, it was $10. You can get a 3.5lb bucket of them for that price. So the markup was just astronomical. The other thing I did notice was that for the movie event, people were bringing outside snacks/food for kids but there was nothing on their site saying that was allowed. It would have been helpful to know to say $30 on snack and water items. read more

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Wonderful environment for enjoying music. Terrific atmosphere, good acoustics & friendly staff. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - End of summer concert - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing experience ! I watched Boyz II Men at the Rady. The staff was professional and helpful. I also liked how they have several vendors and a good selection of food options. I didn't end up purchasing food at Rady concession bars, since I arrived full at Rady. The atmosphere has to be one of my favorite highlights too. I love how you can see the bay from the Rady. It's a beautiful park. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - My friend and me enjoying Boyz II Me at the Rady Shell. - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

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Best music venue in San Diego! The sound is amazing no matter where you are in this venue and the view of the city is magical. There is plenty of food and drink vendors and the bathrooms are very clean. Highly recommend you coming to a concert here. read more

The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - Mt. Joy concert - Music Venues Near Me - San Diego, California

This venue offers a fantastic free section, which is a huge plus. We had a great experience: the security was quick and nice, the sound quality was superb, and the performers were talented. The location right on the water made for a beautiful backdrop. It's important to know the limitations--there is no seating and we didn't see any restrooms in the free area. We also heard from others that the food and drinks were very expensive, even for a venue. That said, it was a great experience. They let us bring our bikes in which was a nice bonus, and the venue was very clean. We walked, but noticed a large parking lot. We left very impressed and are already looking forward to the next performance! read more