Gate-side snack run in Terminal 2
Hudson News in Terminal 2 sits past security, handy for last‑minute grabs before boarding at the B and C gates. It’s the standard airport newsstand setup: magazines, books, travel pillows, earbuds, and prepacked snacks. Prices run higher than street level, but a basic bottled water still hovers in the $3–4 range. If you forgot a charging cable or neck pillow before a long-haul on Delta or Hawaiian out of T2, this is the quick fix.
Hours generally track the Terminal 2 schedule, opening early for the first wave of departures around 5:00 a.m. and staying open until the late-night bank of flights clears. You’ll find grab‑and‑go items like chips, candy, granola bars, and refrigerated drinks near the center of the shop. There’s usually a small rack of local San Diego postcards and logo gear if you want a under‑$20 souvenir at the last second.
Printed media is still here: national newspapers, airport staples like People and The Economist, plus a rotating stock of bestsellers. Basic over‑the‑counter meds and travel sizes (ibuprofen, band‑aids, toothpaste) sit on a short aisle near the register, useful if you’re connecting through SAN and don’t want to open a checked bag. Expect typical airport markups of 20–40% versus downtown San Diego drugstores.
Tip: lines spike right after TSA opens and again 30–45 minutes before big bank departures, so if you’re already in Terminal 2, swing by Hudson News as soon as you clear security rather than waiting for boarding calls.