The Eternal Gridlock At San Diego’s North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Concert Venue In Chula Vista: Why Fans Say Getting In And Out Is A Nightmare (And What Might Finally Fix It)

After last night’s Jonas Brothers concert, our Instagram lit up. Within an hour of reposting a follower’s video from the parking lot, more than two dozen readers messaged the same thing we’ve heard for years: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre is a logistical nightmare. From the moment you queue for parking and security to the hours-long crawl to leave, the negative experience routinely overshadows the show.

This isn’t coming from casual concertgoers. As an outlet that covers dozens of concerts a year, we’ve long avoided the Chula Vista venue for this very reason. And judging by the responses, we’re far from alone.

“I have boycotted that venue for 10 years it is the worst place ever!!!! I had to walk 5 miles to get an Uber once out of that sht hole,” one reader wrote. Another: “I refuse to go. It’s such a f**in nightmare. Can’t believe after all these years they haven’t gotten it figured out.” A third kept it simple: “That place blows.”…

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