PETCO Park, home to the San Diego Padres, is reminiscent of grand old ballparks with modern conveniences set in the middle of downtown San Diego's shopping, dining and lively Gaslamp Quarter. PETCO is easy to access via the San Diego Trolley, bus or car and is a short walk from many nearby hotels. Home games are primarily in the evening with a start time of 7:15pm PST; however, you will find the occasional Thursday and Sunday games that begin at 1:05pm. For families on a budget, purchase tickets for the Park at the Park. Bring your own blanket and enjoy the game from the grassy knoll complete with a mini-diamond for the kids and an outward-facing Jumbotron so you never miss a pitch. To view the 2010 Padre game schedule or purchase tickets please visit the Padres website.
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| Romantic San Diego February |
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| Padres Baseball April-October 2010 |
| Cinco de Mayo May 5 |
| San Diego Rock n' Roll Marathon June 5, 2011 |
| San Diego County Fair June 10 - July 4, 2011 |
| Over-the-Line Tournament July 9-10 and 16-17, 2011 |
| Del Mar Racetrack July 21 - September 8, 2010 |
| LGBT Pride Festival July 15-17, 2011 |
| Comic-Con July 21-24, 2011 |
| San Diego BayFair on Mission Bay September 17-19, 2010 |
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| Haunted San Diego October 1-31 |
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| Pacific Life Holiday Bowl December 2010 |