When it comes to food, we’ve got a lot on our home plate. You might head to Petco Park to root for the home team — but when you’re there, you’ll be able to buy more than just peanuts + Cracker Jacks.
The food at the ballpark is so good, we’re finding ourselves craving these tastes even when there isn’t a game. Thankfully, many vendors are local restaurants, so you can get a taste of the Padres all over town. We’ve rounded up 10 great vendors from inside the park + where you’ll find them on the outside.
San Diego’s food scene meats expectations. | Photo via Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday
Padres fans fell in love with this restaurant — where Texas flavorsmeat California taste buds — when it replaced Phil’s BBQ during the 2021 season. The eatery was founded when San Diego native Andy Harris opened his first restaurant in North Park in 2015 + a second location in East County’s Flinn Springs in 2018.
A new addition in 2022, paleta lovers are now able to cool off with their favorite treats during the game. As the summer starts to heat up, you’ll be glad these frozen fruit + cream-based bars aren’t reserved for ball games.
📍 4230 Bonita Rd., Ste. B, Bonita
📍 2040 India St., Little Italy
A San Diego burger for a San Diego team. | Photo via Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday
There are burgers — and then there’s Hodad’s. The local favorite has people flipping out at Petco Park, so fans can take comfort in knowing that the Padres don’t need to be playing if they want to get another burger.
Our go-to spot for ballpark pizza, this local chain is also known for its beers. You can pick up brews at many stores — but the food isn’t reserved for the park.
📍 Pizza Port has six brewpubs in + around San Diego.
We can feed our cravings in + out of the park. | Photo via Michael Beausoleil + SDtoday
As if being at a Padres game wasn’t sweet enough, this local bakery is serving its cookies + making ice cream sandwiches. The cravings may not stop after the game — but the Point Loma bakery isn’t too far away.
Lea Salonga | Tues., May 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Rady Shell at Jacobs Park | $48+ | The Tony Award winner + Disney songstress leads a night of music. 🎶
Pacific Beach Farmers Market | Tuesdays | 2-6 p.m. | 901 Hornblend St. | Free | Fresh food, art + ocean air are calling. 🥝
Wednesday
Storytime with Professor Flutters | Wed., May 18 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Seaport Village, on Geppetto’s Lawn | Free | Bring the little ones to an outdoor reading session at the landmark. 📚
The Jam Session | Wednesdays | 7-10:30 p.m. | Copley Auditorium, Balboa Park | Free | Get outside for some Latin-jazz presented by Gilbert Castellanos. 🎺
Thursday
Daniel Habif | Thurs., May 19 | 8 p.m. | Balboa Theatre | $45.50+ | The writer and Spanish-speaking lecturer known for his motivational energy brings his “Ruge” tour to town. 🎤
Deadheads Night | Thurs., May 19 | 6-9 p.m. | Duck Foot Brewing Co., Miramar | Free | Talk about the Grateful Dead, watch a Dead and Company show + drink beer. 💀
Friday
Hal Sparks | Fri., May 20-Sun., May 22 | Times vary | Laugh Factory | $25 | The critically-acclaimed comedian brings the laughs. 🎤
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
San Diego County law enforcement + behavioral health officials announced that the region’s 911 dispatchers signed a memorandum to refer certain 911 calls to the County’s Mobile Crisis Response Teams. This service helps triage individuals with non-threatening mental health + substance crises to appropriate behavioral health services. ⛑️
Outdoors
San Diego’s parks are going to keep growing after the US Department of the Interior granted our county two $5 million grants. The money will help develop San Ysidro’s Beyer Park + Sweetwater Park in Chula Vista. Construction on both projects is expected to begin in early 2023. 🏞️ (Fox 5)
Community
The Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego launched the SD Swim Safer campaign, providing residents with tips + resources. The safety program helps connect young people with swim lessons and lets parents dive intosafety information pertaining to pools, oceans, tubs + life vests. 🏊♂️
Concert
Rapper Kendrick Lamar just dropped a new album, and he’s walking “The Big Steppers Tour” to San Diego. The “Humble” lyricist will perform at the Viejas Arena at San Diego State University on Tues., Sept. 6, and tickets go on sale to the general public on Fri, May 20, at 12 p.m. 🎤
Pets
Ready to grow your home? San Diego Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for small animals + adult dogs through Thurs., May 19. You can browse pets looking for homes online and set up an appointment to introduce yourself before turning your house into a forever home. 🐶
Sports
University of San Diego won the Men’s Red Cup title at the USA Rugby 7s Collegiate Championships on Sunday by defeating Harvard University. The Toreros also beat University of Nebraska in the semifinals + Stanford University in a quarterfinal game to earn the victory — their first time winning the title in their 42-year history. 🏉 (University of San Diego News Center)
Trending
The same land-lovingsea lion that made his way to State Route 94 in January had himself another adventure. SeaWorld’s rescue team caught the troublemaker — unofficially named Freeway — wandering in a storm drain in Logan Heights that would have led him back to SR-94, and returned him to SeaWorld. 🦭 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Festival
The Escondido Street Festival is returning for the first time in three years this weekend, promising more live music and vendors than before. The free event will be hosted from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sun., May 22, at the city’s newly-renovated Grand Avenue between Escondido Boulevard + Juniper Street. 🛍️ (The Coast News Group)
San Diegan
Tom Kottmeier is nearing completion of a 33-ft replica of a viking ship named Sleipnir. The San Marcos resident + fan of viking culture has spent nearly 2.5 years building the ship and aspires to sail it in Sweden’s Göta Canal to Stockholm harbor in 2024. 🛶 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
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Brace yourself for this — a babygiraffe at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has learned to walk thanks to the help of the zoo’s care team. Msituni, which means “in the forest” in Swahili, was born with hyperextension of the carpi, the bones equivalent of the human wrist. This caused her legs to bend improperly, hindering her ability to walk and impacting her chances of survival.
An animal care team fit her for custom leg braces and took recovery one step at a time. She was recently released to roam in the park’s savannah habitat where she’s been running freely and growing in size + weight.
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Editor’s pick:Good morning, San Diego. Learning about Msituni the giraffe has made me so happy + grateful for our zoo. I’m an annual member, but I often forget that this gives me access to the Safari Park as well. This is a great reminder to plan a trip — and hopefully see Msituni.
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