Originally Posted By retlawfan Hi Folks! Next month I am going to Petco Park to see a San Diego Padres / San Francisco Giants baseball game. Prior to the game, I get to participate in a behind the scenes tour of the park (I won a charity auction). I'll be coming into town just for the game and leaving in the morning. Any of you SoCal folks have any must sees at Petco Park? What's the best food? Any other information that would be helpful? Thanks all!
Originally Posted By beamerdog I'm on the other coast, but those behind-the-scene tours of stadiums are great! I'd love a trip report, please
Originally Posted By DVC_Pongo Heck yeah! I just toured Turner Field here in Atlanta (Braves) with my 6 yr old son. It was totally awesome. Please do come back and recount what it was like (trip report)!
Originally Posted By retlawfan Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Does anyone have any favorite foods at Petco? Anything especially good that is unique to Petco? Are there any unique customs to Petco (Like the people who float around in the bay near Pac Bell, er I mean SBC, um I mean ATT Park in SF, waiting for home run balls)? Also, Any LPers in the San Diego area? Just curious.
Originally Posted By beamerdog I just dropped a line over in DL Planning to see if anyone out there can help.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Well....I've only been to Petco once. And I've only been to Pac Bell/SBC/ATT (and I miss the name "Candlestick", too) once. For my money, SF blows Petco out of the water. I mean, who can compare? I'm not even posing as a helper here, just a commentator. I'm sure the SD LP'ers will be chiming in as soon as they see this. (Meanwhile, GO, Giants! ♥) And have fun with your behind-the-scenes tour! I'm sure it really will be an awesome experience for you. Oh...when you visit Phoenix to see SF vs the 'Backs....get the nachos. xoxo
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy I used to live in a condo that overlooked right field at Petco. It was great! Fish tacos are definitely the food of choice at a Padres game!
Originally Posted By ibob PETCO PARK is a Heartbeat... OK ... a couple a blocks from the GASLAMP ... but for while at the game ... ask your Tour Guide (or go to Guest Services Center) and get a PETCO PARK CONCESSION GUIDE . Food Concessions can change from the previous season. In the past there was Anthony's for Fish n Chips / Seafood ... Rubio's Mexican Food ... Oggi's Pizza ... and more ... Hope your day in San Diego is Grand ...
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac If you have kids going with you, get there early. They have a park that is inside the stadium in behind the outfield bleachers. Before games they have a wiffel ball game for kids and sometimes actual players from the Padres come out to play with them. Its a lot of fun to watch. Also, with kids again, go to the sandbox in right center field. Its a giant sandbox meant to symbolize the beach. It is right behind the outfield wall and the wall is clear so its a unique view to see the game. Check out the team store. It inside the Western Medal Supply Co. building in left field. The building is an actual building that was there and they built the stadium around it. It's really neat. I don't know much about the food there, but the Gaslamp district offers some great food within walking distance. And its a very safe neighborhood. One last thing. Parking is incredibly bad down there. Best thing I do is park at the stadium for the tour on the streets in the gaslamp. Then, for the game, park at the metro station in downtown. Take the trolley to the stadium. The Petco Park station is on the stadium grounds. Hope this helps! Any other questions you can email me if you would like. My address is in my profile.
Originally Posted By retlawfan Thanks for the ideas. We probably won't have time for the gaslamp district for dinner, although our hotel is in that area, I think. Maybe something after the game... Any other Petco Park thoughts? Anyone else who lives in the SD area?
Originally Posted By beamerdog no, but we all want a trip report when you get back! I posted one pic of my 101 experience, but no one seemed to be interested
