Gate 3 in Terminal A means Hudson News is your closest grab-and-go
Right by Gate 3 in Terminal A, Hudson News covers the basics: drinks, snacks, magazines, and last-minute travel items before your SNA flight. It sits airside after security, so this is a quick stop once you’re through the checkpoint and heading toward the early A-gates.
Expect standard airport pricing: bottled water around $4–$5, candy and chips in the $3–$6 range, and branded souvenirs that climb higher. The store leans more “convenience stand” than full bookstore, but you’ll still find a rack of national newspapers and a few bestsellers to kill an hour at Gate 3.
For travel essentials, stock here runs to phone chargers, earbuds, travel-size toiletries, and basic over-the-counter meds. Selection is tighter than the bigger Hudson locations near busier hub gates, so if you need something specific or niche, you may want to check another shop farther down Terminal A before you commit.
Hours usually track the first and last departures from Terminal A, roughly 5:00 a.m. to late evening, but smaller SNA stores sometimes close early on light days. If you’re on a late-night departure from Gate 3, do a pass by Hudson News before 8:30–9:00 p.m. so you’re not stuck without water or a snack.
Tip: Security for Terminal A can back up at SNA around morning bank times; clear first, then hit Hudson News at Gate 3 so you’re not juggling bags and snacks in the screening line.