There's always a professional or college game going on in San Diego, between the Padres, the Chargers, and the San Diego State Aztecs, not to mention horse racing and golf.
San Diego Sporting Events
- Buick Invitational
- Annually:February
- Upcoming Date:February 2nd - 8th, 2009
- Description:A PGA Tour professional golf tournament known as the "West Coast Swing", the Buick Invitational is usually scheduled in the early part of the Tour season in February. Started in 1968, the event has always been at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla. Tickets range from $16-32 for one individual day and $105 to $120 for the entire event.
- Location:Torrey Pines Golf Course
- Address:11480 N. Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla
- Phone:800-888-BUICK
- Website:www.buickinvitational.com
- Coronado Classic Speed Festival
- Annually:October
- Upcoming Date:TBD
- Description:"Classic" is the key word here, as this racing event is for vintage classic and restored cars, not hot rods. This annual festival is part of Fleet Week San Diego and regularly attracts more than 20,000 spectators from all over the world to one of the most distinctive racecar locations - Naval Air Station North Island, the birthplace of Naval Aviation.
- Location:North Island Navy Base
- Website:www.fleetweeksandiego.org
- Del Mar National Horse Show
- Annually:April and May
- Upcoming Date:April 16-19, 23-26, 28-May 3
- Description:One of the most prestigious horse shows in the nation, the Grand Prix Del Mar at the Del Mar Arena offers more than $350,000 in prize money during three weeks of Western, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper competition.
- Location:San Diego Fairgrounds, Del Mar
- Address:2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Del Mar, CA 92014
- Phone:858-755-1161
- Website:www.sdfair.com
- Professional Baseball: San Diego Padres
- Annually:April - October
- Description:San Diego's beloved major league baseball team the San Diego Padres are based at the city's brand new state of the art field, downtown's $474-million PETCO Park, seating 42,000. The field is easily accessible by car, trolley, the coaster, and bus lines. Because parking can be limited, we recommend the trolley with three stops right outside the park.
- Location:Petco Park
- Information:For schedules, information, and tickets, call tel. 877-374-2784 or 619-795-5000
- Website:www.sandiego.padres.mlb.com
- Professional Football: San Diego Chargers
- Annually:August - February
- Description:The San Diego Chargers have played out of San Diego since 1961 and have enjoyed several peak seasons, but their future is in doubt, due to issues with the city's budget and the lack of ability to solidify a plan for a new stadium and urban village. In any case, their 2008 season is a for-sure-deal, so see them while you can, at Qualcomm Stadium ("The Q"), 9449 Friars Rd., Mission Valley.
- Location:Qualcomm Stadium
- Information:For schedules, information, and tickets, call tel. 877-242-7437
- Website:www.chargers.com
- San Diego Crew Classic
- Annually:April
- Upcoming Date:The Week of April 20th
- Description:Rowing is not an easy sport to view up-close, but watching an eight swoosh past in that timeless, beautiful rhythm that comes only after committed practice is just about the best way to spend a Saturday. The historic San Diego Crew Classic Regatta on Mission Bay hosts 3,000 collegiate, masters and high school rowers the first week of April. Some of the most renowned schools in the United States have competed at the Classic, including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and UC Berkeley. Bring a picnic and get ready to be mesmerized. The event includes bands, raffles, food and the U.S. Navy parachute team.
- Location:Mission Bay Crew Classic race course
- Phone:619-225-0300
- Website:www.crewclassic.org
- San Diego Open
- Annually:July
- Upcoming Date:Friday, July 4 - Sunday, July 6 2009
- Description:The San Diego Tennis Federation's crown jewel is its annual San Diego Open Tournament, usually scheduled for Independence Day weekend at the Morley Field Tennis Complex, home to the Balboa Tennis Club. The Open is part of the national circuit of Gay and Lesbian tournaments but is open to everyone. It is a well-regarded event founded more than two decades ago, and annual attracts tennis players of all abilities from a wide geographic range.
- Location:Morley Field Tennis Complex
- Website:www.sdtf.org
- San Diego Thunderboat Regatta
- Annually:September
- Upcoming Date:September 18 - 20th, 2009
- Description:Speed, chills, and thrills are all owned by the San Diego Thunderboat Regatta, the world series of powerboat racing, held every September to promote powerboat racing, and increase tourism in the beach area. The 2½ mile race course represents the premier San Diego boat racing and family beach festival, and of course, it kicks off the end of summer with a bang. This event attracts 150,000 fans over three days of fast and exciting racing for spectators.
- Location:Fiesta Island
- Contact:Thunderboats Unlimited of San Diego
- Phone:619-225-9160
- Website:http://www.sandiegobayfair.org
- World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament
- Annually:July
- Upcoming Date:July 11th & 12th and July 18th & 19th, 2009
- Description:Softball in the sand – Over-The-Line (OTL) – provides unique challenges to the sport and is also unique to San Diego. The World Championship Over-The-Line Tournament takes place every year at Fiesta Island on Mission Bay. Typically drawing more than 50,000 spectators, the tournament hosts 1200 teams of three people each.
- Location:Fiesta Island - Mission Bay San Diego, CA 92109
- Website:www.ombac.org
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