San Diego is in full swing, and we’re not just talking about baseball! Along with our new downtown ballpark, we’ve got spring in the air, in the ocean and underfoot. Come bask in the warm glow of our alluring sunsets, catch up with the Padres at the brand new PETCO Park, unleash your inner adventurer on scenic hiking, biking and kayaking tours and celebrate everything Irish at our St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival. We also have sweet shopping deals, tasty restaurant offers and enticing attraction discounts, so what are you waiting for? Here are some great ways to swing into spring in San Diego:
Great Springtime Getaways: Spring Vacation Packages,
St. Patrick's Day,
Experience the Great Outdoors
 
Opening: 4/8/04
Score an evening of fun and excitement as the San Diego Padres swing into
their Inaugural Season. Reminiscent of the great old ballparks, PETCO Park offers outstanding site lines from every seat and breathtaking views of San Diego. This spectacular, state-of-the-art facility is located just east of the historic Gaslamp Quarter with its lively bistros, trendy boutiques and clubs.
The Facts
19 Tony Gwynn Drive
East Village, San Diego
Single tickets: $5 -$40; ticket information: 1-877-FRIARTIX
Information & Padres schedule: www.sandiegopadres.com
PETCO Park Offers Fans More!
More comfort - fans will enjoy wider seats, wider aisles and extra leg room
More sights - spacious, open-air concourses and terraces provide spectacular views of San Diego Bay, the Coronado Bay Bridge, the downtown skyline, Balboa Park, sunsets to the west and mountains to the east
More choices - a variety of concessions, located on all seating levels, offer traditional ballpark fare, health-conscious food, San Diego specialties, and kids' meals
More action - the Padres Team Store opens onto ground level standing room area in left field with a see-through fence just inches from the action
More accessibility - the most accessible ballpark in Major League Baseball for patrons with special needs
More Park - located beyond the outfield fence, the 2.7 acre landscaped Park at the Park features ticketed lawn seating with views of the game and video board, a children's play area and a Park Pass good for conveniences and amenities
More fun - Padres Hall of Fame Bar & Grill, housed in the historic Western Metal Supply Company warehouse, offers terrace dining, bleacher seating and standing room on the roof, 80 feet above field
Parking
For information regarding access to and parking at PETCO Park, please click here for the PETCO Park Parking and Access Guide or call the Padres at (619) 795-5012.
While a number of downtown lots will be available for those who choose to drive to PETCO Park, you can solve the driving/parking dilemma by riding the Trolley, Coaster or bus. For more information on public transportation, call 1-800-COMMUTE, visit www.sdcommute.com or click directly to eStore to purchase Day Tripper Trolley and bus passes online.
PETCO Park Offers
Wyndham Emerald Plaza - "Padres Baseball - PETCO Park Package" Rates from $184.00
Prava Hotel - Rates from $146.00
W Hotel San Diego - Rates from $165.00
Horton Grand Hotel - Rates from $129.00
Ramada Inn & Suites Gaslamp/Convention Center - Rates from $96.00
Gaslamp Plaza Suites - Rates starting from $115.00
Hot Tip
Looking for a fun and easy way to get to PETCO Park that won't leave you high and dry? Let San Diego Harbor Excursion's Water Shuttle take you out to the ballgame!
Service for Padre home games will depart from Shelter Island Municipal Fishing Pier to the 5th Avenue Dock (approximately three to four blocks from PETCO Park ) and from
the Ferry Landing Marketplace in Coronado to the 5th Ave Dock.
Roundtrip ticket: $10. Information: 619-234-4111, 800-44-CRUISE or www.sdhe.com.
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