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Pick upSan Diego · Sep 18
Drop offSan Francisco · Sep 22
Total miles574 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · San Diego, CA
Hotel
San Diego Overnight
Check-inFri, Sep 18
Check-outSat, Sep 19
First pitch9:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Friday, September 18
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Miami Marlins at Petco Park tonight. Don't leave without Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Stop 01 of 04
San Diego, CA · Fri Sep 18
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · High-A + Low-A + AAA + AA + MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. Miami Marlins
Must Eat at the Park
Donut Bacon Cheeseburger
Beef patty, bacon, cheese between two glazed donuts — a national story when introduced. Randy Jones BBQ.
Local Beer
Stone Brewing IPA
Full tap program: IPA, Arrogant Bastard Ale, rotating seasonals. One of America's most influential craft breweries.
Stone Brewing
Stay Tonight · San Diego, CA
San Diego Overnight
Check-inFri, Sep 18
Check-outSat, Sep 19
First pitch tomorrow at 9:38 PM ET. Leave by 6:16 PM.
Sat Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:16 PM
Drive to Anaheim108 mi · 1.9h
Game time9:38 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · San Diego, CA
Before You Hit the Road
The Broken Yolk Cafe
Pacific Beach institution since 1979. Enormous portions. Real San Diego breakfast culture: casual, beachy, enormous coffee. The 12-egg omelette challenge is on the wall.
3-egg omelette + hash browns
Open 6 AM daily
San Diego → Anaheim
108 mi · 1.9h · easy leg
DAY 2
Saturday, September 19
A short 1.9h drive from San Diego sets up the day. First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium tonight — Team Photo tonight.
Stop 02 of 04
Anaheim, CA · Sat Sep 19
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · High-A + Low-A + AAA + AA + MLB
9:38 PM ET
vs. Minnesota Twins
Must Eat at the Park
Helmet Nachos
Nachos served in a full-size batting helmet with cheese, jalapeños, and pico. The helmet is yours to keep.
Local Beer
Golden Road Mango Cart
The mango wheat beer. Light, tropical, perfect for Orange County weather.
Golden Road Brewing
Stay Tonight · Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Overnight
Check-inSat, Sep 19
Check-outSun, Sep 20
First pitch tomorrow at 4:10 PM ET. Leave by 2:04 PM.
Sun Morning
When to Depart
Leave by2:04 PM
Drive to Los Angeles35 mi · 0.6h
Game time4:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Anaheim → Los Angeles
35 mi · 0.6h · easy leg
DAY 3
Sunday, September 20
A short 0.6h drive from Anaheim sets up the day. First pitch at 4:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium today. Don't leave without Dodger Dog.
Stop 03 of 04
Los Angeles, CA · Sun Sep 20
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · High-A + Low-A + AAA + AA + MLB
4:10 PM ET
vs. San Francisco Giants
Must Eat at the Park
Dodger Dog
A 10-inch steamed pork frankfurter in a steamed bun. The highest-volume hot dog in professional sports — over 10 million sold per season.
Local Beer
Golden Road Mango Cart
The mango wheat beer that became LA's most recognizable craft product. Light, tropical.
Golden Road Brewing
Stay Tonight · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Overnight
Check-inSun, Sep 20
Check-outMon, Sep 21
First pitch tomorrow at 9:45 PM ET. Leave by 12:49 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:49 PM
Drive to San Francisco431 mi · 7.4h
Game time9:45 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in San Francisco.
Breakfast Stop · Los Angeles, CA
Before You Hit the Road
Du-par's Restaurant
Open since 1938 at the Farmers Market on Fairfax. Pancakes made from scratch that have been ordered every morning for 85 years. The butter and maple syrup situation is serious. A Hollywood institution.
Buttermilk pancakes + coffee
Open 6 AM daily
Los Angeles → San Francisco
431 mi · 7.4h · regional run
DAY 5
Tuesday, September 22
It's a 7.4h haul from Los Angeles — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 9:45 PM ET — San Francisco Giants vs. Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park tonight. Don't leave without Gilroy Garlic Fries.
Stop 04 of 04
San Francisco, CA · Tue Sep 22
Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants · High-A + Low-A + AAA + AA + MLB
9:45 PM ET
vs. Minnesota Twins
Must Eat at the Park
Gilroy Garlic Fries
Thick-cut fries aggressively tossed with Gilroy garlic, olive oil, and parsley. The smell reaches the upper deck. A California baseball institution.
Local Beer
Anchor Steam Beer
Brewed in San Francisco since 1896. The prototypical American craft beer revival.
Anchor Brewing Co.
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 4 games (avg $46)$184
Hotels · 4 nights (avg $155)$620
Fuel · 574 mi at $0.18/mi$103
Ballpark food & drinks$200
Total Estimate$1,107
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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