Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
San Diego, CA · Amphitheater
The Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at San Diego State University, known to locals as the OAT, is a clear bag only venue. Bags have to be clear plastic or clear vinyl and may not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or you can carry a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag. The exception is a small purse, bag, clutch, or wallet no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, which may be clear or not.
Backpacks are not allowed. Every personal item is subject to inspection before entry and again once you are inside the venue, so the clear bag and small purse route is the fastest way through. The open-air theater sits on the SDSU campus and hosts a spring and summer concert season.
Venue details
Need a concert bag for Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU?
Stadium-approved clear bags that meet the policy.
What you can bring
Or a small clutch, up to
4.5" x 6.5"
Does not need to be clear
- Clear plastic or vinyl bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
- Small purse, clutch, or wallet up to 4.5" x 6.5", clear or not
- Phones, wallets, and keys
Not allowed inside
- Backpacks of any size
- Non-clear bags larger than a 4.5 by 6.5 inch purse
- Camera equipment and recording devices
- Outside food and beverages
- Drones and laser pointers
Medically necessary bags are allowed after inspection. All personal items are subject to inspection at entry and again inside the venue.
Upcoming events
Heading to a show at Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU? Here are the next events, with tickets on StubHub and SeatGeek so you can compare before you buy. The bag policy above applies to every one of them.
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No bag that fits? Plan ahead
The Open Air Theatre does not run a bag check, so anything beyond a clear bag or a small purse should stay in your vehicle. Campus lots sit a short walk away.
Common questions
What is the Cal Coast Open Air Theatre bag policy?
A clear bag only policy. Clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a small purse up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches that may be clear or not. Backpacks are not allowed.
Are backpacks allowed at the OAT?
No. Backpacks are prohibited. Bags must be clear and within 12 by 6 by 12 inches, aside from a small purse.
Will my bag be searched?
Yes. All personal items are inspected before entry and again once you are inside the venue.
Where is the Open Air Theatre?
It is on the San Diego State University campus on Campanile Drive in San Diego.
Getting there
Gates open
Doors usually open about an hour before showtime, with the time on your ticket.
Parking
SDSU campus structures and lots serve the theater, with paid event parking the norm. The SDSU Transit Center sits on campus nearby.
Public transit
The San Diego Trolley Green Line stops at the SDSU Transit Center, a short walk from the theater, the easiest car-free option.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft use a campus drop-off near the theater. Follow signage on event nights.
Seating chart
Verified June 2026 against the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU official policy. Rules can change for one-off events, so check your event page too.