San Diego Padres
Petco park in the east village neighborhood, near the gaslamp quarter, (http://www.padres.com/). see the major league baseball padres play at the brand new petco park. the stadium, modeled after other "retro" ballparks, has many unique elements, such as the western metal supply co. building a historic warehouse which is incorporated into the left-field seats. price range for seats varies widely, from $5 for a spot on the grassy lawn beyond the outfield wall the "park at the park" to nearly $50 for a seat behind home plate. $5-$60.
San Diego Repertory Theatre
79 horton plaza in the horton plaza shopping mall, +1 619 544-1000, (http://www.sdrep.org/).
Parks
Amici Park
At corner of date and state streets. a small park located in little italy, notable for its bocce a popular sport in italy courts. you can also find italian recipes engraved onto the sidewalk plaques and tables around the park.
Gaslamp Quarter Park
At fifth avenue and l street. a small square located next to the gaslamp quarter trolley station with a small water fountain. good views of the convention center.
Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade
Along the north side of harbor drive between first avenue and fifth avenue. a linear park honoring the late civil rights activist.
Pantoja Park
On the north side of g street between india and columbia. a small park surrounded by a residential area.
Park at the Park
South of j street between seventh and tenth avenue. for the 81 padres home game days, this grassy berm overlooking petco park is shut down and open as a place to view the game for $5 a person. but for the other 284 days of the year, the park is open to the public. the park has a small baseball diamond, a playground, and there are various monuments to the achievements of the padres, such as a statue of star player tony gwynn nearby.
Embarcadero Park
South of seaport village behind the convention center. also known as the marina park, embarcadero park is split into two parts, north and south, which shelter the marina. very pleasant, with lots of trees, grass, and good views of the harbor. you can access the north park by walking through the seaport village shopping center, and you can reach the south park by going around the back side of the convention center.
Horton Plaza Park
South of broadway between fourth and third avenue. a historic square located just north of the shopping center of the same name. a large fountain marks the center of the park.