Viejas Arena
San Diego, CA
5500 Canyon Crest Drive 92182
VENUE GUIDE
Viejas Arena
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Viejas Arena
Make the event easier by staying close to Viejas Arena and the surrounding San Diego area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
Lamplighter Inn & Suites at SDSU
1.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (792 reviews)
Navajo Lodge
1.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.5 (197 reviews)
Harvey's Motel
1.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.7 (168 reviews)
Motel 6 La Mesa, CA
2.0 mi from the venue • Google rating 3.5 (644 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Viejas Arena & the Area
Viejas Arena is an event venue in San Diego, CA. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Viejas Arena for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Shake Smart
0.1 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Viejas Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (46 reviews)
Subway
0.2 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (60 reviews)
Habit Burger & Grill
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (352 reviews)
Eureka!
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Viejas Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (873 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Majorette
1.0 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (77 reviews)
Barlando
1.1 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (717 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
BCB Coffee
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee near Viejas Arena for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (17 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby coffee stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (208 reviews)
Damör Chai Cafe
0.3 mi from the venue
Coffee near Viejas Arena for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (24 reviews)
Dunkin'
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.9 (27 reviews)
McDonald's
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.5 (1,052 reviews)
Its Cafe Thai
0.3 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)
Museums
La Mesa Depot Museum
3.2 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Viejas Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (35 reviews)
Lemon Grove Historical Society & Parsonage Museum
3.4 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Viejas Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (17 reviews)
Attractions
SDSU Turtle Pond
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (70 reviews)
San Diego Police Museum
0.9 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (45 reviews)
Navajo Canyon
1.0 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Viejas Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (26 reviews)
Navajo Canyon Open Space Park
1.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (19 reviews)
Princess Del Cerro Park
1.1 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (370 reviews)
Colina Del Sol Park
1.6 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (740 reviews)
Shopping
Aragon Plaza
1.0 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (72 reviews)
Campus Plaza
1.1 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (80 reviews)
Allied Gardens West
1.3 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (127 reviews)
Asia Business Center
1.7 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (126 reviews)
Rolando Plaza
1.7 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to Viejas Arena.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (267 reviews)
University Square
1.7 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (2,521 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Viejas Arena. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Shake Smart
0.1 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (46 reviews)
Subway
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at Viejas Arena.
Today: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.8 (60 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Majorette
1.0 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (77 reviews)
Barlando
1.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near Viejas Arena after the show or game.
Today: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (717 reviews)
Getting to Viejas Arena
Parking
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Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • San Diego MTS serves the San Diego metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Viejas Arena.
Valet
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Viejas Arena can have event-specific garage, lot and street-parking restrictions. Prepaid parking, ADA access and garage closing times may vary. Check the venue's official event information before arrival.
TAILGATING
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Tailgating, grilling, alcohol and parking-lot gathering rules at Viejas Arena have not been venue-verified. Policies can differ by team and event. Check the venue's official event-day rules before arrival.
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