As soon as the spring air hits San Diego, the local mindset is all about Padres baseball.

2009 Padres Opening Day is Monday, April 6th – which means you have less than a week to make pre and post game party plans. Keep it simple, head to The Fleetwood. Before, during, or after the game – the drinks are cheap, the hot dogs are sizzling, and the party is always going at The Fleetwood.

Sick of overpriced food and drinks at PETCO Park? Refuse to pay more and keep it real at The Fleetwood this Opening Day with $3 hot dogs and $2 PBR drafts. Now that’s a ballpark menu and price point we can all work with this baseball season.

Baseball season in San Diego is great for a variety of reasons, most of which don’t even include the Padres team. PETCO Park is located in the bustling East Village area of downtown San Diego, a neighborhood which features dozens of great restaurants and bars to choose from. And when it comes down to it, sports are just a whole lot more fun with a beer and food in hand. Whether you are grabbing beers before the game, watching the game at the bar, or heading back for apps after another win, East Village is where you want to be. But how do you choose where to go?

The leading upscale sports bar in San Diego is The Fleetwood – a spacious restaurant, bar and lounge located on the corner of 7th and J. All year round, The Fleetwood offers guests a taste of the best: fine dining, sports games, happy hour, Sunday brunch, lounge atmosphere, DJs, dancing and more. Without taking anything out of the mix, The Fleetwood offers a brand new ballpark vibe for 2009 Padres season.

Head to The Fleetwood on 2009 Padres Opening Day – Monday, April 6th – before, during, or after the game, and enjoy $3 hot dogs and $2 PBR drafts all day and night. The huge outdoor patio offers a cool spring breeze and some of the best people-watching views in town. Inside, sip your PBR as you view the Pads live on nine 50” HDTVs and two 10 foot projector screens. Avoid the overpriced goodies and long chaotic lines at PETCO Park and keep it real at The Fleetwood.

Opening Day Details: San Diego Padres play Los Angeles Dodgers at PETCO Park starting at 4:05pm. Visit padres.mlb.com for info.

Insider Tips: Read up on predictions for 2009 San Diego Padres season here; discover why The Fleetwood made our list of Top Ten Upscale Happy Hours in San Diego; and stay tuned for brand new Dog Happy Hour at The Fleetwood this summer.