San Diego Visitors Guide - Spring/Summer 2016

Matt is a San Diego Padres superfan and expert on the
Petco Park experience. He’s also an SDTA Ambassador
and your Guide to the Good Stuff.

Excited for the MLB All-Star Game? I can’t to see the best players in the world and watch the long balls of the Home Run Derby flying on top of the Western Metal Supply Building.

Any tips on navigating Petco Park?

Get to the Gaslamp Quarter early, as there is so much to explore. Head to the top of the Western Metal Supply Building in left field (especially during batting practice), visit the Tony Gwynn statue, and try the local food and craft beer.

Favorite neighborhood to explore?

Little Italy. Pappalecco feels like a café right out of Florence. There’s bocce ball at Amici Park, the Saturday morning farmers’ market, incredible live music at The Music Box and great food at Bracero Cocina.

Check out Matt Schulte’s Petco Park adventure
with legendary Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman
at sandiego.org/campaigns/good-stuff.

Best thing about San Diego living? Drive 20 to 30 minutes in any direction and you’ll find diverse neighborhoods, beautiful beaches, mountains, valleys and even another country!

Must-dos for visitors? Sunday brunch at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse on Harbor Island, or lunch on George’s at the Cove’s Ocean Terrace in La Jolla.

Secret spot in San Diego? I love hopping on a bike and cruising down Adams Avenue through three very different neighborhoods: University Heights, Normal Heights, and Kensington. You can pop into different shops and bars. The key to this “secret” is to arrive at the Bleu Bohème in Kensington at 5:00 p.m.— my favorite happy hour in town.