On Tuesday, April 1st, The Westgate Hotel’s General Manager, Annie Fitzgerald, had the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch at the San Diego Padres game at Petco Park. As Vice Chair of the San Diego Tourism Authority’s Board of Directors, representing the city’s hospitality industry, Annie took the mound for a moment that seamlessly connected San Diego’s baseball past with its present.
Annie’s first pitch wasn’t just a personal milestone, it was a symbolic nod to The Westgate Hotel’s deep-rooted connection to San Diego Padres history. Before the Padres were a Major League team, they played at Westgate Park (1958-1967), a state-of-the-art stadium built under the ownership of C. Arnholt Smith who originally opened The Westgate Hotel in 1970. That era paved the way for the Padres’ rise to the MLB, and today, we’re celebrating that legacy with a unique Westgate Park Package.
Introducing The Westgate Park Package
In honor of our history, we’re excited to introduce the Westgate Park Package, a must-have for baseball fans and history lovers visiting San Diego. This exclusive package includes:
- 20% off room rate
- Souvenir 18” Mini Baseball Bat
- Collectible Westgate Park Baseball Card
- Cracker Jacks
The Westgate Hotel is just a 15-minute walk or short drive to Petco Park, so guests can experience San Diego’s baseball history while enjoying timeless luxury in the heart of downtown.
Book the Westgate Park Package
Relive San Diego Baseball’s Golden Era
From the glory days of Westgate Park to the excitement of today’s Padres games, baseball has always been part of San Diego’s DNA. As Annie’s first pitch reminds us, The Westgate Hotel remains intrinsically linked to the city’s baseball heritage. Whether you’re here to catch a game or simply to take in San Diego’s rich history, book the Westgate Park Package and make your stay a true home run.
