San Diego Symphony
San Diego Symphony
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raymS1571ZG
Palm Springs, CA66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
We saw the Gladys Knight performance at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on the Embarcadero last evening. What an incredible venue with excellent acoustics, sound system, lighting and overall ambiance. We've been season ticket holders at the Embarcadero for years and was looking forward to this new venue. What a wonderful addition to the San Diego community. Thanks to all the donors and workers who made this possible for us to enjoy. We look forward to the remaining performances for the season. And, the food selection is so much better in the Marina Section - and the restroom facilities are a vast improvement. Again, what an incredible experience in this venue.
Written August 9, 2021
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Ramin B
San Diego, CA20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Family
Loved the ambience, the music, drinks and beautiful weather.
Would attend another concert soon.
A must in San Diego during summer.
Written August 11, 2019
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Pete W
San Diego, CA45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Couples
Great music, great location, great fireworks. We love visiting the summer performances of the Symphony. Always a wonderful performance and a fun night.
Written July 29, 2019
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aliceann1
boston, mass.333 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Couples
San Diego Symphony finds its' "home" in a beautiful venue with good acoustics and comfortable seating. Prices are reasonable and it is an accessible walk or "Uber" ride from the Convention Center. Also in the building in a Marriott located on a higher floor which is a convenient spot for a pre or post symphony drink/snack/dinner. It was a very enjoyable classical program and we thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
Written January 16, 2019
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Jean
San Diego, CA221 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018
We have modified season tickets to this wonderful symphony and venue. Only trouble is that there are few restaurants nearby for dinner prior. Love the introduction to the pieces at 7 PM.
Written February 17, 2018
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bddove
San Diego, CA32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Couples
The San Diego summer symphony series is held outdoors, right by the bay. You have full view of the city skyline & the boats In the harbor, as well as the famous Coronado bridge. On a balmy summer night, it is heavenly. Add in the symphony and all your senses come alive. We watched the symphony accompany a big screen movie, La La Land, which appealed to all ages. They even shot off some fireworks at the end. So romantic! You can bring a picnic dinner, eat there, or visit one of the nearby restaurants. Season tickets are the Best Buy but you can buy individual tickets as well. Tip: the bleacher seats don't come with a glass of champagne like the table seats but they are darn good. You can see & hear it all and they are comfortable individual seats with backs. We loved the whole experience!
Written September 6, 2017
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MGreene16
San Diego, CA2,026 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015 • Couples
We went to see Burt Bacharach last Sunday - our first visit since we moved here in May. I purchased seats and pre-parking online the week before - picked two seats in the Cabaret II section on the bay side. The venue was well organized. We were directed to the parking lot; one of the attendants went to the booth and got both our parking and concert tickets. We parked and took the short walk to the concert area. Ushers were everywhere to help you. And at intermission, they even had expediters at the port-a-potties - very helpful!

We had brought our own food and bought a bottle of wine at the concert; decently priced compared to restaurants. My only disappointment was that there were a couple of stands pitching deals - something related to wine country? It took a bit away from the ambiance.

Most of the seating is based on plastic chairs at small tables; two in front and two in back of the table. We had the back seats and no one bought the front ones (as I hoped when I picked the tickets) so we had the table to ourselves. There were good sight lines from everywhere and no sound issues, even from the distance we were at. Behind the tables/chairs was an open space then a grandstand. On either side of the grandstand was lawn seating; another thin strip of lawn seating was along the bay by the rocks.

The views of the bridge and harbor were spectacular; also fun to watch the sailboats dropping by to listen in.

Burt was great for age 87! And the symphony also.
Written August 20, 2015
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Peacenquiet2013
San Diego, CA79 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2014 • Friends
For locals and visitors alike, the San Diego Symphony Summer Pops concerts are a unique opportunity to hear and see our symphony in a beautiful and casual setting. Ticket prices allow everyone to enjoy the event depending on the experience you want. Lawn seating is the most affordable and can be the most fun. Bring a picnic in a small cooler, some low back chairs, and a couple of blankets (it gets cool and breezy right on the water) and you get to see the symphony up close in your jeans and t-shirt. Get there by the time the doors open at 6 and you'll have a big selection of lawn area to choose from. Enjoy your pre-performance picnic (you may bring food and beverages, but no alcohol into the venue - you can purchase wine and beer at the event, if you choose) and then enjoy the show. There is also tableside seating for a slightly more formal feeling. Most shows offer fireworks after the concert which is the cherry on top of the concert. This is also a great way to expose your children to quality music.
Written July 8, 2014
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John A
Lower Gwynedd, PA333 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Couples
The symphony by the water is an unbelievable venue. You can go casual “high class” and get tables with wait service or a blanket and bring your own food and wine. Saw the symphony play the music to Harry Potter while playing the movie which was so good you often forgot it wasn’t the soundtrack. Great for adults and families.easy in and out, especially if your staying in the city.
Written August 5, 2018
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Lucy S
San Diego, CA29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2018
We went out to dinner downtown and then walked over to the S.D.Symphony. We sat in row Q on the lower level and the seats were good. The music was incredible and it is a beautiful venue!
Written February 19, 2018
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