This is based on going to one concert, and not living in the area. This venue is the worst I have ever been at. I have never had to stand in line for an hour before even being allowed to enter. Plus, it is out in the middle of nowhere. Getting a taxi out there was not a problem, but trying to get a taxi back was crazy. Found out the hard way the majority of local taxis do not support going that far, and drivers who do are on their own time. So, if just going down the street, won't take you because they want to take people who are going further. Don't get me started on how bad the food was too. I will travel elsewhere in future for concerts not available closer to home.
This place is amazing. The location is wonderful, the mountain side was to die for. The down side was the long lines to parking, but considering it looked to be a solder out show, it figures. The staff was friendly and helpful.
This venue is in the middle of nowhere and there's no mass transit to and from. The traffic in and out for a large popular concert (we recently saw Journey here) is awful. The food is expensive...$8 for a soda which would cost 99 cents at 7-eleven. We paid $45 for two chicken tender orders with fries and a soda. Same meal would've been $7 at McDonald's and tasted better. I wouldn't go to an event here unless it's one of your favorite artists and you have no other options.
I love this venue! Outdoors and in a beautiful location! Go early for concert parking!!!! Grass area is still with great view of stage! Restrooms and concessions are very accessible throughout the venue!
Went here to see Dierks Bentley Riser tour! I had pit tickets and got there early to make sure I could get to the front of the stage. It wasn't communicated to anyone that once you entered the ampitheatre you were to get a wrist band to enter the pit section which was a bit of a downfall, but overall I had a good time!
This place has changed hands plenty of times, so I am not sure if that is part of the problem. Sound is good, holds a lot of people, can see from just about anywhere, but...It takes a lot of effort getting in and out. This could be helped by more traffic attendants after a show. Free parking is all in dirt lots, so remember where you park or use an APP. Food and drinks will bankrupt you, and the ATM fees are insane. Be prepared.Rules and regulations are inconsistent. One concert it's fine to bring a blanket or beach towels for lawn seating, the next they don't allow them. Sometimes only one entrance got that memo, so while you may have to abandon your stuff or walk it way back to your car, other people will be in the venue sitting on them. Sometimes you need a wristband for the pit area, sometimes just a ticket will do. Most of the event staff have different answers for the same question also. The seating section is long, long rows. If you are going to get in there and sit the whole time great. If you are the person on the ends and the people are going to stay at their seats the whole time, great! Otherwise getting in and to your seats can be a bit of a pain. The entrances to the seating area used to be easier to maneuver. Now they chain one side off to check tickets for people going into seats. This creates a back up for people getting up for something. It's a huge back up when the band first comes on and everyone is trying to rush back to their seats to see the show.If you are not somewhere where you are buying the tickets to be handed to you, make sure you print at home or have them mailed, if time allows. For one show I missed the entire opening band because the Will Call line was so backed up, and I arrived 30 minutes prior.If you do bring kids expect pot, everywhere, so don't be complaining or getting huffy. (Ha, ha) It's a concert venue. I don't partake, but I expect it, and there is always plenty of it. When I hear parents complain I wonder what they were thinking. If I really want to see a band then I'll go here. On a warm summer night, it's a great evening venue. Sometimes there are some awesome Groupon or 4 pack prices. I wouldn't seek out a concert here, but I end up going a few times a year for certain bands.
I liked this venue for the seating and actual arena was nice. I also liked the setup as far as where to get food and drinks, bathrooms etc. Pretty convenient. What we didn't like was that no one could tell us where to catch a taxi back to our hotel, and one security guard even gave us the wrong directions, and we ended up walking for over an hour, and no cabs would pick us up because they can only pick up passengers at the taxi line, which no one seemed to be able to find! Overall, good experience with a bad ending.
Wonderful experience in this Ampitheatre with the worst parking lot we've seen and because of the confused traffic we've lost 30 minutes of the show. :(
Had never been to this venue before but could not get these good seats in my hometown of Washington but got great seats for the price in Chula Vista! We have summer home in San Diego and only eight miles from this venue. My spouse dropped my friend and I off, thankfully, because the line for parking was tremendous. We also ate at a restaurant prior because food at all concerts is outrageous. Sound was great, seats were great, rest rooms easily attainable. Extremely hot in May even for San Diego, but it had cooled off enough to be nice. I like this amphitheater better than many others I've been too. The parking seems to be consistently a problem though so would recommend getting a ride and being dropped off and picked up. Leaving the venue again traffic was horrible.
I love this place, the audio is great and anywhere you seat it is a great view! The place is a great size. Small and not that small at the same time but to the point that you really get to enjoy the concert to the best!!!!