The Observatory North Park

Visiting The Observatory North Park

Getting there & parking

Parking is available at the parking structure directly across the street on 29th St. Please make sure to get your parking validation from the parking lot attendant by showing your ticket. First come, first serve basis.

Accessibility

There is an ADA section for qualified patrons. ADA tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com (subject to availability).

Entry & venue rules

Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas. Restricted Items: (Keep in mind priority number 1 is to HAVE FUN! Just please do it without the items listed below) No guns, knives, weapons, pepper spray, projectiles of any kind, or any other item that could be used to inflict harm. Replicas of any type of weapon are NOT permitted. No drugs, drug paraphernalia or illegal substances of any kind. No outside food or drinks. No personal video cameras, Go-Pros, selfie sticks, drones, masks or laser pointers. No professional audio, video, or audio recording equipment - (including detachable lenses, tripods, zooms or commercial use rigs). No unsealed liquids or gels of any kind. No jewelry or clothing that could inflict harm. No large bags over (10 inches x 10 inches), backpacks, Camelbacks or Bota bags. No stuffed animals or toys of any kind. This list of prohibited items is subject to change at the discretion of venue management.

Children & age policy

All patrons must have a ticket regardless of age. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or responsible adult over the age of 25 with written authorization. Some shows may be restricted to certain ages. Please check the venue website for updated information.

Box office

Our box office is open on show nights, beginning 2 hours before doors and open till late. To purchase tickets online, please visit ObservatorySD.com. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please email us at [email protected]. If you would like to call us during box office operating hours, our phone number is (619) 239-8836.

619-239-8836. Please note that orders will not be accepted over the phone.

Will Call is available at the box office 2 hours prior to door time. Valid photo ID of account holder is required to pick up tickets. For additional inquiries, contact the box office at 619-239-8836.

Cash, Visa, MC, AMEX, and Discover cards. No checks or Live Nation/Ticketmaster gift cards.

Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.

Getting around

Nearest transit

  • University Avenue & 30th Street β€” 1 min walk Β· bus stop
  • 30th Street & University Avenue β€” 1 min walk Β· bus stop
  • University Avenue & Utah Street β€” 2 min walk Β· bus stop
  • 30th Street & North Park Way β€” 2 min walk Β· bus stop
  • 30th Street & Lincoln Avenue β€” 3 min walk Β· bus stop
  • University Avenue & Pershing Avenue β€” 4 min walk Β· bus stop

Parking nearby

  • North Park Parking Garage β€” 1 min walk
  • Car park β€” 2 min walk
  • Bank of America β€” 5 min walk
  • Vons β€” 8 min walk
  • Covenant Church β€” 9 min walk

Eat & drink nearby

  • Asylum Brewing Company β€” 1 min walk Β· pub
  • Tamarindo β€” 1 min walk Β· restaurant
  • Holsem Coffee β€” 1 min walk Β· cafe
  • Shank and Bone β€” 1 min walk Β· restaurant
  • Ranchos Cocina β€” 1 min walk Β· restaurant
  • Coin-Op Game Room β€” 2 min walk Β· bar

Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.

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