Built in 1967 as a multi-purpose stadium, Qualcomm Stadium is home to the San Diego Chargers, San Diego State Aztecs and also hosts the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl and San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl. Concerts, Monster Jam, Supercross, international soccer matches and concerts are also held at Qualcomm Stadium during various times during the year.

By Passenger vehicle/RV

Qualcomm Stadium is located immediately northwest of the interchange of Interstate 8 and Interstate 15. The main exit off of I-15 to get to Qualcomm Stadium is Friars Road.

From the North via Interstate 5

1. Drive SOUTH on Interstate 5.
2. Turn EAST on Interstate 8.
3. Turn NORTH on QUALCOMM Way.
4. Turn EAST on Friars Road.
5. Turn RIGHT into the first parking lot entrance.

From the North via Interstate 15

1. Drive SOUTH on Interstate 15.
2. Turn WEST on Friars Road.
3. Turn LEFT into the far west parking lot.

From the South via Interstate 5 or 805

1. Drive NORTH on Interstate 5 to 805.
2. Turn EAST on Interstate 8.
3. Turn NORTH on Mission Gorge.
4. Turn WEST on San Diego Mission Road
5. Look for the entrance gate on your LEFT.

From the South via Freeway 163

1. Drive NORTH on Freeway 163.
2. Turn EAST on Friars Road.
3. Turn RIGHT into the first parking lot entrance.

From the East via Interstate 8

1. Drive WEST on Interstate 8.
2. Turn off the Mission Gorge off-ramp.
3. Turn NORTH on Mission Gorge.
4. Turn WEST on San Diego Mission Road.
5. Look for the entrance gate on your LEFT.

From the West via from Interstate 8

1. Drive EAST on Interstate 8.
2. Turn NORTH on QUALCOMM Way.
3. Turn EAST on Friars Road.
4. Turn RIGHT into the first parking lot entrance.

Laws and San Diego City Ordinances Applying to Qualcomm Stadium Parking Lots

Qualcomm Stadium is owned and operated by the City of San Diego. Many rules that only apply to the Qualcomm Stadium parking lots are included in San Diego Municipal Code 59.0502. A few notable policies and rules to know and understand:

1. Tailgating is allowed within the confines of an individual parking space. This encompasses either immediately in front of the vehicle or the rear of the parked vehicle. Tailgaters who interfere or take up multiple parking spaces and refuse to remove their items have been known to be cited by the San Diego Police Department.
2. No glass bottles, drinking glasses, glass cups, glass jars, glass bowls, etc. If it is made of glass and you bring it to Qualcomm Stadium, the San Diego police officers on site will issues a citation on the spot with no prior warning.
3. No throwing, discharging, launching or spilling any solid object, including footballs, baseballs, frisbees and other such devices. This means no playing catch in the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot.
4. No kegs allowed unless a keg permit and proof of liability insurance has been obtained by the Stadium Manager. Tailgaters can apply for a keg permit by calling (619) 641-3100.
5. Post-game tailgating is limited to two hours after the conclusion of the game. All cars must vacate the Qualcomm Stadium parking lot within a two hour window. Overnight parking is prohibited unless a special permit has been requested and granted.
6. No pets or animals allowed. Exceptions are made for service animals assisting disabled persons such as the vision or hearing impaired.
7. No explosives, fireworks, stink bombs or other substance which are potentially physically harmful or otherwise irritating, offensive, repugnant or disgusting to the eyes or sense of smell.

Grilling

Charcoal and gas grills are allowed at Qualcomm Stadium. Fireproof cement bins for hot coals disposal are located in various locations throughout the parking lot sections.

Restrooms

Portable restrooms are located in various locations throughout the parking lot sections. Most portable restrooms are placed next to a light pole. (Tip: Portable restrooms in the RV section and the inner-ring typically have shorter lines because RV tailgaters tend to use their restrooms inside their RVs. Many who park in the inner-ring do not tailgate and tend to arrive closer to kick-off.)

Recycling

Qualcomm Stadium offers recycling bins for aluminum and plastic. These bins are typically located outside the stadium entrance/exit gates and are not located throughout the parking lot areas. Because glass is banned at Qualcomm Stadium there are no glass recycling containers in these areas.

Seaus of San Diego
1640 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, CA 92108-1534
(619) 291-7328
Seau's
Opened in 1996 by San Diego Charger linebacker Junior Seau, Seau's is a premier sports-themed restaurant very close to Qualcomm Stadium. Seau's offers pizza, pasta, sandwiches and sushi at moderate prices in an event-like atmosphere. Many large TVs to watch the games and many current players come to Seau's after the games for dinner or to meet fans.

Tilted Kilt San Diego
310 10th Avenue (10th & K next to Petco Park)
San Diego, CA, 92101
(619) 814-5458
Tilted Kilt San Diego
An Irish/Scotish themed sports bar pub that can be best described as "Hooters with a Scottish twist". The servers are typically attractive females wearing "mini-kilts" and push-up bras. 24 beers on tap including Harp and Guinness. Lots of big screens and the Titled Kilt San Diego location is easily accessible to Qualcomm Stadium via the trolley.

Hooters of Mission Valley
1400 Camino De La Reina
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: (619) 299-4668
Fax: (619) 299-4674
Hooters of Mission Valley
Located just west of Qualcomm Stadium this is the closest Hooters restaurant to the Q. Offering TV, hot wings and the famous Hooters Girls along with beers on tap.

Dicks Last Resort
345 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 231-9100
Dick's Last Resort San Diego
Attracting a more rowdy crowd, Dick's is located in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego. A sports bar themed restaurant serving Southern style food with large flat screen TVs, the place can get quite raucus. In fact, the wait staff is trained to be obnoxious and patrons of Dick's are expected to be insulted or placed in uncomfortable situations. Do not go to Dick's unless you have a healthy sense of humor.

San Diego Brewing Co.
10450 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92120-2311
(619) 284-2739
San Diego Brewing Co
Sports bar and pub with 50 beers on tap and a number of micro brews brewed on site. Very close to Qualcomm Stadiium. (less than 3 miles)

Dave and Busters
2931 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 280-7115
Dave and Busters

San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
8757 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 692-3800
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

Super 8 - San Diego
4380 Alvarado Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 281-2222

Days Inn Mission Valley Qualcomm Stadium
5343 Adobe Falls Road
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 287-1911
Days Inn Mission Valley Qualcomm Stadium

Quality Inn - Qualcomm Stadium
5399 Adobe Falls Road
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 287-8730
Quality Inn - Qualcomm Stadium

Holiday Inn - Mission Valley
3805 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123
(858) 278-9300
Holiday Inn - Mission Valley

Ramada Mission Valley
4380 Alvarado Conqyon Road
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 281-2222
Ramada Mission Valley

Town & Country
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 291-7131
Town & Country

San Diego Zoo
2920 Zoo Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
619-231-1515
San Diego Zoo

Sea World San Diego
500 SeaWorld Drive
San Diego, CA 92109
(800) 25-SHAMU (1-800-257-4268)
Sea World San Diego

USS Midway Museum
910 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101-5811
(619) 544-9600
Midway.org

Balboa Park and Museums
1549 El Prado
San Diego CA 92101
(619) 239-0512
Balboa Park

Legoland
One LEGOLAND Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
(760) 918-LEGO
Legoland.com

Wild Animal Park
5500 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027-7017.
(760) 747-8702
Wild Animal Park

Cabrillo National Monument & Old Point Loma Lighthouse
1800 Cabrillo Memorial Drive
San Diego, CA 92106-3601
619) 557-5450
Cabrillo National Monument

Horton Plaza
324 Horton Plaza
San Diego, CA 92101-5481
Telephone: (619) 239-8180
http://westfield.com/hortonplaza\Horton Plaza

Old Town San Diego
2383 San Diego Avenue
San Diego CA 92110
Old Town

7-Eleven
(Corner of San Diego Mission Rd & Rancho Mission Rd)
10505 San Diego Mission Road
San Diego, CA 92108-2201
(619) 280-1921

AM/PM & Arco Gas Station
6404 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego, CA 92120-2505
(619) 284-2181

Starbucks
2245 Fenton Parkway
San Diego, CA 92108-4737
(619) 516-1360

Vics La Fiesta Liquor & Deli
10497 San Diego Mission Road
San Diego, CA 92108-2101
(619) 281-7304

Lowes Home Improvement
2318 Northside Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 584-5500

Costco Warehouse
2345 Fenton Parkway
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 358-2301

Vons Supermarket
6555 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego, CA 92120-2306
(619) 284-1355

Cohn Wholesale Fruit & Groceries
3511 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, CA 92108-4020
(619) 528-1113

Stadium Market
2677 Mission Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92123-3634
(858) 277-9628

Cork N Bottle Liquor Store
2691 Mission Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92123-3634
(858) 560-9811

McDonalds
2482 Northside Drive
San Diego, CA 92108-2717
(619) 282-2412

Discount Tire
6131 Mission Gorge Road
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 282-7500

Sports Authority
8550 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 295-1682

PostalAnnex
2307 Fenton Parkway
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 280-2380

Sprint Store
2307 Fenton Parkway
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 624-2800

Party City
8330 Rio San Diego Drive
San Diego, CA 92108-5502
(619) 295-4200

FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
7510 Hazard Center Dr, Suite 211
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 294-3877

Sport Chalet
1640 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, CA 92108-1521
(619) 718-7070

Mc Gregors Grill and Ale House
10475 San Diego Mission Road
San Diego, CA 92108-2101
(619) 282-9797

Midas Auto Service
10445 Friars Road
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 285-1101

Kaiser Hospital
4647 Zion Avenue
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 528-5000