San Diego California is the perfect vacation destination for the sports enthusiast. With professional teams in baseball and football, fans have found a year-round destination for edge-of-your-seat sporting events and exciting things to do in San Diego. As a superb option for San Diego hotels, the Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay hotel provides an incomparable locale with easy access to Qualcomm Stadium and Petco Park. Get a great night’s rest in spacious, well-appointed accommodations, and then make your way to the big game.
Just 7 miles away, guests can easily catch a game at Qualcomm Stadium, home to the San Diego Chargers. The stadium was completed in 1967, offering 53,000 seats for football and baseball games. After several expansions, the stadium now houses over 71,000 seats plus 113 executive suites and 4 club lounges. Since the opening of Petco Park ballpark in 2004 for the San Diego Padres, this stadium is now host to San Diego Chargers football games in addition to numerous events and annual college bowl games - Pointsettia Bowl and Holiday Bowl. Cheer on The Chargers during their season, running from August to December.
Petco Park, opened in 2004, is a $474 million ballpark, home of the San Diego Padres professional baseball team. This 42,000-seat facility incorporates 7 historic buildings into the design of the structure, including the four-story Western Metal Supply building constructed in 1909 where the Padres Team Store is now located on the first floor. On the second and third floors, you will find Party Suites, with a restaurant and dining terrace on the fourth floor. An eclectic mix of dining options is available, including everything from hot dogs and hamburgers to salads and sushi. Don’t miss your chance to watch the Padres in action from April through September.
