San Diego Padres road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
🎟️ San Diego Padres tickets
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✈️🚗 Getting to Petco Park
Nearest major airport is San Diego (SAN) — about 4 mi / 10 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the San Diego Padres play?
The San Diego Padres play home games at Petco Park in San Diego.
What airport do you fly into for a San Diego Padres game?
San Diego (SAN) is the closest major airport, about 4 miles (6 km) from Petco Park — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
How much is parking at Petco Park?
Game-day parking starts around $15 USD. A handful of free on-street spots exist in East Village near the Western Metal Supply Co. building on Tony Gwynn Drive, but they disappear quickly as downtown workers lea…
How do you get to Petco Park without a car?
Best route: San Diego MTS Trolley — the UC San Diego Blue, Orange, and Green Lines all serve stations within steps of the stadium gates (Gaslamp Quarter Station and Park & Market are the closest).
How much is a beer at Petco Park?
A standard beer is about $14.99 USD at regular stands, 2026. A regular hot dog is about $8.49 USD. Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Petco Park fan guide
Best seats
Lower level between the bases; the Western Metal Supply building built into left field and the Park at the Park lawn are signatures. Upper deck cheap with bay glimpses. Sit lower or picnic on the lawn.
Parking
East Village/downtown garages and lots around the park; walkable. The Trolley is at the door. ($15–35)
Getting there
San Diego Trolley to Gaslamp/12th & Imperial + short walk; or downtown garages. Very walkable.
Bar scene
The Gaslamp Quarter — San Diego's dense bar/restaurant district — is right by the park; East Village breweries too. One of the best ballpark bar scenes.
Pre-game bars
- Gaslamp Quarter — SD's bar district right by the park.
- East Village breweries — Craft beer steps away.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$12–16
- Fish tacos$14
- Carne asada fries$13
Insider tips
- Trolley to the park
- Gaslamp Quarter pre/post-game
More: Petco Park guide · sports in San Diego
📺 Where to watch the Padres
Local / regional TV: Padres.TV / MLB Local Media
National (US): FOX / FS1 · NBC / Peacock · ESPN · TBS / truTV · Apple TV · Netflix · MLB Network. Full TV guide →
🧳 Make a trip of it — San Diego
Near-perfect weather, beaches and Balboa Park.
- Fish tacos — The dish the city's known for.
- Balboa Park — 17 museums plus the world-famous zoo.
- Torrey Pines — Coastal cliff hikes north of town.
🧭 Combine it into a road trip
Also in San Diego: San Diego FC · San Diego Gulls
Nearest big-league teams (great to pair up)
Also nearby: pro, minor & junior
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