San Diego Padres Fan Experience

Petco Park Has the Bases Covered

"Take me out to the ballgame" has a whole different meaning in San Diego. Petco Park, named "Best Ballpark" in America by USA Today, is unlike any other fan experience. Located in downtown's vibrant East Village, the ballpark is surrounded by exciting things to do. Inside, you'll find fan food like you've never seen it before, with San Diegans' favorite eateries and world-renowned craft beer throughout. Sometimes it really is all fun and games.

How San Diego Does Ballpark Food

Trevor Hoffman - San Diego Padres

Baseball Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman was a dominant closing pitcher for the San Diego Padres from 1993 to 2008. In his career, he tallied 601 saves (a MLB record at the time of his retirement) and 1,133 strikeouts. He would enter the field in the bottom of the 9th to “Hells Bells”. Rumor has it batters still get nightmares from that song. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

Trevor is a proud San Diegan and an aficionado of the area’s thriving culinary scene.

Matt Schulte - San Diego Local & Padres Superfan

Matt is a big fan of the San Diego Padres, to the say the least. His all-time favorite Padres memory is watching one of his baseball idols, Trevor Hoffman, record his 500th career save. Matt has become an expert on the entire fan experience at Petco Park and is full of knowledge to help others get the most out of their day at the ballpark. From pregame bars to secret places to watch the game to best between-inning bites, Matt is somewhat of a bleacher all-star.

Downtown Craft Beer Walking Tour

Comic-Con at Petco - time to nerd out

Family Insider Tips for Enjoying the Padres Games

Family Time - Ballpark Tips for All AGes

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Boating & Sailing

Boat Tours and Transportation

See the city in a new way or just get across the bay

See the city of San Diego in a new way while cruising through its waters on a sightseeing tour, dining cruise, or just getting around town on a ferry boat.

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Beaches & Bays

Accessible San Diego

Everyone can enjoy the water in San Diego

Paralympian Alana Nichols has competed around the world as a multi-sport athlete and Gold Medalist, but her favorite place to get out on the water is right here in San Diego. You’ll find her surfing Cardiff Reef, kayaking the caves of La Jolla Cove, sailing on the open ocean and even training in Mission Bay for sprint kayak in the Paralympic Games! As an athlete with a disability, she also knows San Diego’s adaptive community and the accessible ways to get out and enjoy the water.

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Surfing & Stand Up Paddleboard

Mele Saili’s Surf Faves

A Pro’s Guide to Surfing San Diego

San Diego is a surfer’s dream, from easy beginner swells to challenging waves for the experts to rip. One of those experts is pro surfer Mele Saili. A San Diego local, she knows San Diego’s surf scene better than anyone, and she’s giving her take on the best of the best.

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Golf

Night Golf at Mission Bay Golf Course

Let There be Light!

Here's a great way to enjoy the San Diego sites all day and still play a round after sunset.

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Book online or call 1-800-350-6205 to speak with a local expert

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