San Diego, CA venue guide
Check the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in San Diego, CA. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
The venue is clear-bag only. Guests may bring a clear plastic or vinyl bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch or wallet (clear or non-clear) up to 4.5" x 6.5". Backpacks and other large bags are not allowed; all items are subject to inspection.
Entrances
All guest entrances are at the front of the venue. Gates and doors typically open 60 to 90 minutes before showtime, with exact timing varying by event; the day-of box office is next to the main entrance.
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The venue is clear-bag only. Guests may bring a clear plastic or vinyl bag up to 12" x 6" x 12" or a one-gallon clear freezer bag, plus a small clutch or wallet (clear or non-clear) up to 4.5" x 6.5". Backpacks and other large bags are not allowed; all items are subject to inspection.
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The amphitheatre is ADA-compliant, with wheelchair seating on every level, companion seating, assisted listening devices at Guest Services, wheelchair escorts, and a drop-off zone at Campanile Drive and Hardy Avenue. Interpreting and other accommodations generally need advance notice via the ADA liaison or box office.
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Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, 92182
An MTS bus and trolley station sits immediately south of the venue; the SDSU Trolley Station is on the Green Line. From the station, take stairs or elevator to the second level, exit north, and follow the path uphill to the theatre.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Concession stands on the upper concourse are operated by Aztec Shops and are cashless (cash-to-card kiosks are available). Alcohol service varies by event; for most shows, limited outside food in soft containers and sealed water bottles up to 20 oz are allowed, while other outside drinks are not.
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Restrooms are on the top-level concourse and on the mid-level outside the double- and triple-letter sections. Baby changing stations are in both men's and women's restrooms on the upper concourse.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre A-Z Guide
Official merchandise stands are located on the upper concourse. Concert merchandise sales accept cash or credit even though concessions are cashless.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre A-Z Guide
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