San Diego Sports
From the super sluggers of the San Diego Padres to the AFC Champs San Diego Chargers. San Diego is a vibrant city with an exciting sports legacy. A sportsman's paradise, San Diego is also home to the world-famous Rock ‘n' Roll Marathon and the Carlsbad 5000 - San Diego's fastest 5K race - and many world-class sporting events.
San Diego Sports Teams
San Diego Padres
Cheer for the San Diego Padres, former National League West Champions, as they beat the bases at PETCO Park in San Diego. Fired up by pitcher Chris Young and All-Star Adrian Gonzalez, the Padres' Gold Glove-winning first baseman, the revamped San Diego Padres are on their way to a winning season this year. The 42,000-seat PETCO Park is an architecturally magnificent ballpark with best sight lines in baseball and breathtaking views of San Diego. With a dynamic atmosphere, a natural stone exterior and beautiful landscaping, including the Park at the Park beyond the outfield, PETCO and exciting sports venue that reflects the spirit of San Diego. For a San Diego Padres schedule and tickets, visit www.padres.com.
San Diego Chargers
Catch the exhilarating football action of the NFL 's San Diego Chargers - 2005 AFC West Champs - at Qualcomm Stadium. Since 1970, the San Diego Chargers made it to 7 playoffs, played in three AFC Championship games, and battled for the titles at the 1994 Super Bowl XXIX. With five players and a coach enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the San Diego Chargers are one of the dominating teams in professional football. Located in the heart of Mission Valley, minutes from downtown San Diego, Qualcomm Stadium has a seating capacity of 70,561. For San Diego Chargers schedules and tickets, visit www.chargers.com
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San Diego/Carlsbad Beach Resort
Located steps from Carlsbad State Beach -where 40 surfers broke the world record for largest "party" wave - and just 31 miles from the San Diego Padres and San Diego Chargers, the Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort is a sportsman's paradise. Steps from the beach and Pacific Ocean, our charming San Diego beach resort features beach area timeshare rentals, condos and hotel rooms/suites, private cabanas, restaurants, swimming pools, hot tub, sauna, fitness center, meeting space and endless recreational activities - from surfing to ping pong. Find out about our San Diego Vacation Packages.
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San Diego Gulls
Playing in the Western States Hockey League, and five time winner of the WCHL Taylor Cup, the San Diego Gulls heat up the ice at the San Diego Ice Arena, from October - April. Finishing the 2008-2009 season in 3rd place, the San Diego Gulls are a favorite of San Diego hockey fans. For San Diego Gills schedules, news and tickets, visit www.sandiegogullshockeyclub.com
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San Diego Running Races
With gorgeous coastal courses, breathtaking scenery and spectacular weather, San Diego is a runner heaven and home of the country's most fun, fast and competitive road races. One of the most popular races in the world, the San Diego Rock ‘n' Roll Marathon & Half Marathon offers a gorgeous 26.2 mile course that begins in Balboa Park, skirts the San Diego Zoo, tours downtown San Diego and San Diego Harbor, wind along the coast and ends in Point Loma. San Diego County also offers several marathons, half marathons, 10k, 8k and 5k races.
San Diego Rock ‘n' Roll Marathon - May 31, 2009 - Balboa Park - www.rnrmarathon.com
Camp Pendleton's Hard Corps Marathon - April 25, 2009 - www.camppendletonraces.com/marathon/index.htm
Avia OC Marathon & Half Marathon - May 3, 2009 - www.ocmarathon.com
Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon - January 24, 2010 - www.carlsbadmarathon.com
Carlsbad 5000 - San Diego's Fastest 5k Race - April 2010 - www.carlsbad5000.com
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San Diego Surfing Events
With over 70 miles of amazing beaches, tasty waves and challenging surf breaks, San Diego is a haven for surfers. From Oceanside to the Imperial Beach, the San Diego coast is also home of many surfing events, festivals and camps throughout the year that attract big wavers, long boarders and even man's best friend. San Diego's popular surf havens include Black's Beach, Big Rock, Mission Beach, Sunset Cliffs, Windansea, Cardiff, and La Jolla Cove - where fast-moving breaks and cool vibes rule.
- 4th Annual Loews Coronado Bay Resort Surf Dog Competition - June 20
- Ocean Beach Paddle For Clean Water and Post-Paddle Party - Sept. 14, 2009 [Top]