Petco Park

You’ve gotta admit it. Even if you’re not a Padres fan, the park itself is nice. Perhaps a little TOO nice to a point where it’s easy not to pay attention to the actual game going on.
So many restaurants and shops in here. Almost feels like its own city. It’s a casual baseball fan’s paradise.
Even if you can care less about the Padres, you’ll be glad to know that you’re walking into a very very nice ballpark. Staff is courteous (although I came close to socking an unaffiliated vendor within the park possibly selling something non-​sports-​related who was giving me chatter about a shirt I had on of a team not even in the same league as the Padres).
One time, I even came here for a John Legend concert. Obviously they have enough space for that. I actually got a seat in the front section, which was on the field itself.
I admit, I haven’t been here enough times to know all the in’s and out’s, all the nooks and crannies, all the edges and crevices. But my experiences thusfar with Petco Park have been positive. It would take something ridiculously drastic to make me change my mind. So, don’t do something you’ll regret later.

This is hands down a wonderful place to see events! The park is up to date and always nice to visit. We came to see monster jam. Great first time experience for watching event. The food and beverages are decent prices. Up there but of course, the park needs to make their money too but they serve well. So many different stands and area to chose from. Love the garlic fries!!!

The San Diego Padres home. Beautiful from the outside. Haven’t seen the inside, but if I did it would be for a Padres Pirates game and I would probably be doused with beer. Go ‘Bucs

Went here for their annual winter wonderland, just like say year, not to much has changed except the entrance and location of concessions and attractions. Petco park is in my opinion is a well designed baseball stadium.
As far as coming here for Padres games, I’m not to sure when the whole field is open and restaurants are up and running. This location is almost perfect being close to everything including San Diego’s famous Gaslamp Quarter.
GO PADRES!

My friend was visiting from NY and we both like baseball, so we decided to take a tour of the Petco Park. I have always been interested in going on a stadium tour.
We reserved our tickets online and for three adult tickets the grand total with all taxes and fees was $ 54.50. We compared the price of this tour to some of the other stadiums and it is a bit more costly to tour Petco.
Be aware that you are going to have to find a place to park and pay for that before you go on the tour, so budget adequate time for that.
We got to see the groundskeeping area, a historical building that was incorporated into the stadium, luxury boxes, the visiting team’s locker room and other areas. We got to walk on the field and also sit in the dugout. Bring your camera, there are many great photo opportunities.
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and he had a lot of great information to tell us about the stadium.
I would recommend this tour for those who are huge baseball fans, people trying to get to all of the MLB stadiums and to those who have never toured a stadium.
There is also a nearby gift shop for picking up team merchandise. I recommend checking out the clearance racks, I picked up a nice sweatshirt for $ 15.

August 8: AWESOME! I love this place mainly due to the many selections of great food and each level of seating has a craft bar area. Yes yes we all know food at the Stadium is ridiculously expensive and so are the beers as well. It’s about $ 12 or more just for a bottle of beer. Yeah, it’s really insane pricing.
Petco Park is pretty fun for kids. It’s nice that they have several areas for kids to play. The kids have an area where they can play softball, a park area to lounge and eat, and a sand area as well. Sometimes it’s cool to be a kid.
There’s good food everywhere here, it is so different from other stadiums. I’m glad there’s plenty of variety and not just hotdogs and nachos. Oh don’t get me wrong I love nachos. Just nice to have more options.
Another like is their seating, there really isn’t a bad seat in the house. So far been to about 5 games this past season. It was so fun. Can’t wait for next season!

My MLB stadium count is now at 8 and I have to say that Petco is the most beautiful park I’ve ever seen. Is the team any good? No. Is the fan base strong? Not. At. All.
But, at least this park has a bunch of awesome features that make it incredibly amazing!
For starters, stuck at a game and hate baseball? Head to one of the billion restaurants within the park. There’s a Hodad’s, Stone Brewing Company Bar area and Ballast. All these places offer sit down areas for people to relax and enjoy. (Why people come to a game and sit in these areas, I’m not sure. But I’ve seen it happen).
Want to enjoy the game without feeling guilty about your food choices? Don’t fret. The market place has kale salad. No, this review is not for Whole Foods. Petco park has kale salad. I shake my head in embarrassment, but have seen people order it. There’s also a sushi bar. (I will admit that the sushi is actually really good. I had it when sitting in one of the suites and I actually really enjoyed it).
Overall, this stadium is really nice and well-​kept! It’s beautifully maintained. It would be really great if the team was doing well and had a larger fan base, but you take what you can get.
One weird thing I’ve noticed about Petco though: the seats are a lot farther from the field than at most stadiums. Check out places like Wrigley or Dodger stadium and the first level of seats make you feel like you’re right on the field. The seats themselves are a little flatter vertically. However, for some reason at Petco, the seats feel a lot farther from the field. It makes it harder to feel like as a fan you can be a part of the game.

The best MLB ballpark in California, believe me! My girlfriend and I came to California in September to watch a baseball game at each of the 5 MLB ballparks in the state and, to our surprise, Petco Park was our favorite one! Yes, we favored it even more than AT&T Park in San Francisco (sorry, NorCal)! Some of you might think we’re crazy, but here’s why this was our favorite ballpark in the state:
— Location: Hello?! It’s San Diego. Need I say more? Temperature is perfect. Weather is perfect. People are chill.
— Clean, New-​Looking: Although the stadium doesn’t look like much from the outside, it was very clean on the inside. The stadium looks like it is well maintained. The structure looked solid with no brick chipping or worn out paint.
— Spacious: You wouldn’t be able to tell from the outside, but the inside of the stadium was very spacious. The walkways in between the seats and concessions were very wide and there was no overcrowding, despite the stadium being packed on a Saturday evening. Also, the stadium was very open, in that on the higher level walkways you can look down and see what is going on below and vice versa. There wasn’t much cover in between levels. The same can’t be said about AT&T Park, which was very congested when we went because of the small narrow walkways.
— Outfield within the Outfield: Yes, you read that right! After you enter the ballpark vicinity, there is an area for fans to just hang out in. There is a small park to hang out at and mini baseball diamond for kids in the outfield. It’s quite unique and different and a great family-​oriented area.
— Food: Most importantly, the food options were plentiful! There were food concessions everywhere and with variety. I forgot where, but it was probably somewhere towards Right Field/​1^st Base, there was a group of concession stands and each one served something different and unique! And the best concession stand we’ve been to so far was located here — Phil’s BBQ! There were 2 locations, 1 near the outfield entrance and 1 inside the stadium on the 1^st level. It was by far the most popular area for food. They also had a small picnic area next to it for fans to watch the game on TVs. Yes, the food from Phil’s BBQ was officially the BEST ballpark food we had ever eaten in our lives! (even though it’s a restaurant chain and not officially something that was exclusive to the park). The BBQ from here was absolutely delicious!
If there was one gripe I had it was related to parts of the walkway, especially where the picnic area for Phil’s BBQ was located. Unfortunately, we had to watch a TV while we ate because we could not see the field from the picnic area. I would’ve preferred that section be opened up more towards the field as well also other parts of the walkway too. It would’ve been great if fans could see the field from all parts of the concession stands. I’m really nitpicking, but other than that, it was hard to complain about anything else. Unfortunately, it’s never mentioned amongst some of the best MLB ballparks, but it should be as I feel it’s greatly undervalued!

The park itself is beautiful. Music and hype to entertain fans could be much better. Many restaurants and clean restrooms. It makes you feel like you’re in sort of a mall once you exit the bleachers. Nice to browse. Food is pricey as expected, but this too shall pass.
I’ve been here a few times, but my biggest gripe this last time is we saw a HUGE roach (like 4 inches long huge!) during the game carrying something. It freaked like 6 of us out. Finally a guy took one for the team and hunted and killed it, but it was so gross and HUGE. Definitely caused an interruption during the game for sure (not that Padres were winning or anything smh). We were wiggling and anxious not knowing which way it went for a while. Reminded me of that movie, Joe’s apartment. Definitely a concern. If the restaurants there have roaches… yuck x a million.
3 stars because all of the times I’ve been to Petco Park weren’t bad, but this time definitely makes me not want to return or eat here.

I love this place. Been to many Padres games over the past few years. And it cannot be beat for its beauty. I don’t think we’ve had a bad seat ever and we’ve sat all over the place. I prefer evening games because there is a chance you could get sunburned during a day game. Bring sunscreen and a jacket. It gets cold at night. Eat at the park. There are a ton of choices. We like Phil’s bbq, Lucha Libra burritos, Hodads burgers. All great. Prices are high, but that’s the norm. All kinds of San Diego beers to try. The park at the park is cool to casually sit with friends and family.
Parking is rough. Just pay up and park in the tailgate lot. The walk back after the game is much better that way. Safer too.
Saw Taylor Swifts concert here too. Nice venue for that as well.

Compared to Dodger Stadium, Petco Park is a homerun!
I stayed at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront across the street for a 4 day conference so the short walk over was nice; You get to cross the bridge and have a great view of DT San Diego! Our vendor sponsored the event which we sat in the Picnic Terrace right next to the Phil’s BBQ stand (right behind the opposing team practice pitching area — they’ll give a few baseballs out, too!!) Hotdogs, burgers, a few beer selections, soda, water, peanuts, and cracker jacks were provided. We also received a free SD Padres hat! Woohoo.
As per usual, food merch are pricey like all other stadiums. We bought an unlimited container of popcorn, 3 soft serves, and a bag of cracker jacks for $ 34!
Absolutely LOVED walking around Petco Park. There is a cheaper area to watch with a nice grassy area and huge tv. So many different food, snack and drink vendors. Everything is kept nice and tidy at the park with VERY friendly staff everywhere we walked!
Definitely going to make my way back to another game.

Great place to watch a game. I didn’t know ballpark food could be gourmet! I was always used to heat-​lamped popcorn and soda at minor league games… Well this is the big time and we don’t do that at Petco Park. We have tri-​tip nachos and local craft beer. We have premium food buffets and Hodad’s burgers and Phil’s BBQ. We have Ballast Point and Stone and Pizza Port.
You might even find yourself coming to the games for the food alone. Go Padres!

Hate the Padres but I do love me some Taylor Swift!
Traffic control here is so bad! Parking lots are so overpriced, $ 50!!! Staples doesn’t even charge that much.
Awesome getting to sit on the field for the concert.
Great concert Swizzle!
Go Dodgers!

Petco Park is one of the nicest/​newer stations I’ve been to. The big screen above the diamond is the second biggest in the country (or so I’ve heard). The games and events the park puts on are a blast. The staff is plentiful and very helpful. There’s all kinds of food and craft breweries, which I love! Everything is expensive, but that’s to be expected.
Some friends and I went to the Padres game this past Thursday and a woman gave birth in the stands! She made history and the friar came to her bedside with gifts. It was great to watch the interviews the next day. It’s always a good time!

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I LOVE DODGER STADIUM SOUTH! LOL, Padres fans, please don’t kill me, I kid, I kid! But I must admit, San Diego has a jewel of a stadium and I had such an amazing time here. First of all the Petco Park staff and the Padres fans were awesome and kind and really made my first experience here over Labor Day Weekend, a great one. The food and beer options offered here are amazing. Variety is the key that makes the food and beverage experience five star worthy. The Stadium itself is just beautifully constructed; it’s so new and beautiful, you’re just in awe the entire time you’re here. I was born a Dodgers fan and will die a Dodgers fan, but when the Padres aren’t playing the Dodgers I will be rooting for them.
Petco Park, your superiority as a ball park has turned me into secondary Padres fan. I will definitely be back for the All-​Star Game, Dodgers @ Padres games, and even Padres games that aren’t against the Dodgers.

Petco park has gotten so much cooler these past years… Especially now that every Padres game I go to is free! Either from work, or from my BFs work, but I’ve sat almost everywhere now. From the nose bleed seats, Toyota terrace, to right at right field in the Jack deck.
I’m not sure but I feel like they expanded Petco park or maybe just have more options available now like that craft beer section with the craft beer booths. $ 12 – 14 for a cup of good San Diego craft beers like ballast point and mike Hess. Petco also have newer restaurants such as Phils, Lucha Libre, Ballast restro etc. things have gotten much better and specific home to SD in this stadium. They also have taco Tuesday’s for $ 1 each taco!
I love that Petco caters to SD native things and still have the traditional American ballpark feel of hot dogs and burgers. This stadium is the only cool sporting event in SD! Come on chargers.

So I am from LA and was visiting San Diego for labor day weekend. As soon and I found out the Padres would be playing the Dodgers I knew I had to get tickets.
Now this stadium is much newer than Dodger Stadium and the beauty shows! I love that you can see the downtown San Diego skyline in the background. Also getting through the gates was a breeze and there were escalators to take us to our Toyota Terrace level seats.
The in seat service was a huge perk. Anytime we wanted food or drinks we were able to call over the waitress to place an order. Our section also got some cool Will Ferrell merchandise advertising his new movie, which they showed an advance screening for after the game.
The stadium lost one star however because parking is a crazy $ 30! Thats insane! I would have parked on the street but the stadium is in such a sketchy area that I didnt feel safe.

My last padre game of this season. They lost. Such a bummer. Was at today’s game. My second Pads/​Rockies game of the season. It didn’t go as well as last time around…
BUT…had a super GREAT time — as always!!!
Got to the park a bit early today to watch practice. Didn’t make it but we were there in perfect time. So I got these tickets for free and they were pretty far up behind first base. I have never sat this far up, but surprisingly, the view was nice and it wasn’t crowded. This section consisted of mainly handicapped people and elderly people. Just as the first inning starts, my friend and I are approached by some Petco Park employees who offered us front row ground level seating right behind Matt Kemp for free! Um… THANK YOU. The seats were awesome and so was the view. Seats in this section are made of mesh and rotate. They are super comfortable compared to the regular plastic seats.
Didn’t eat anything but got a couple of drinks which were way to expensive. $ 17.50. But its to be expected at a ball park.
Parking was super easy and was $ 12.
Any day at the ballpark is a super day :)

This stadium is absolute beauty! Just the same way I’ve fallen in love with San Diego. I fell in love with Petco Park. This is the only other stadium I’ve visited, besides Dodger Stadium. The place is new and clean and has a stunning backdrop of downtown SD. What a view! Even the seating had more space to stretch out your legs and they aren’t so crammed. During the game I came to, we sat in the Toyota Terrace section and I loved that they had workers taking your orders for beer or food, etc. Yes there is a charge. But when you don’t want to wait, I guess its worth it. I only did this once and I just ended up waiting in line the next time I was getting beer.
The atmosphere is definitely different here. The workers were cheery, and there is none of that massive crowd when you just want to go to the restroom or get something to drink/​eat. Like I said, the view is beautiful is great. Located right next to downtown, so it’s only a given to go to a bar after the game. Everything is walking distances to keep the fun going. The only con I would have to say is parking. Our hotel wasn’t to far, so we ended up taking an Über. There is one large parking structure I think? But either way, good luck with finding parking! If you can walk, walk!
Overall, although I absolutely love Blue Heaven, this stadium is beyond better. So much cleaner and newer!

Good selection of stadium food and I love the taco Tuesday special. Must try the kielbasa, it was delicious!
You would think that a baseball team could get employees who can throw better when they are tossing the t-​shirts which never make it past the main floor they stand on.
The winter wonderland event was highly disappointing since the ads made it look a lot bigger and better, there was not enough snow, Santa charged an outrageous $ 25 for a picture with him, and various other attractions also charged you despite having to pay the entrance fee to the event.