Petco Park

San Diego, CA
Petco Park
Summer 2007
http://www.padres.mlb.com/
Game Day Atmosphere: Super friendly. San Diego is one of the most friendly places I've ever visited. Reminds me of San Antonio in many ways. Make sure you bring a jacket for evening games in the summer, temps will drop to the 50's with some winds as well.
Stay: At one of the local hotels right downtown or near Seaport Village. You can walk to the gas lamp district (kind of like a very clean/friendly version of New Orleans' French Quarter). Plus, you can walk to Seaport Village and visit all the local restaurants, shops, and kiosks.
View: Retro, yet up to date. Downtown buildings in the backdrop with the old style red brick in left field.
Arrive: By trolley! What a great way to go to a game. You can buy an automated ticket right at any of the trolley stops. Very user friendly.
Concessions: You have to try a southwestern style hot dog with all the fixins. They load it up with salsa and all the condiments. Really gives it a unique flavor.
Not advertised: There are some nice tributes to the Navy on the right field concourse. They have interesting history plus some great models of ships, etc.
Not in the box score: It was Tony Gwynn weekend in San Diego to celebrate his upcoming enshrinement to the MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Mr. Gwynn was there and unveiled a Wheaties box at home plate prior to the game. The fans all received retro visors from the 80's when Gwynn was a Padre.
Final Box:Philadelphia Phillies 7, San Diego Padres 3
Attendance 36,113 Time 3:33