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Pick upSan Diego · Aug 10
Drop offAnaheim · Aug 12
Total miles176 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · San Diego, CA
Hotel
San Diego Overnight
Check-inMon, Aug 10
Check-outTue, Aug 11
First pitch9:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Monday, August 10
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park tonight — Superhero Pocket Tee tonight.
Stop 01 of 03
San Diego, CA · Mon Aug 10
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. Milwaukee Brewers
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-inMon, Aug 10
Check-outTue, Aug 11
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 6:14 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:14 PM
Drive to Los Angeles141 mi · 2.4h
Game time10:10 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 → Los Angeles
141 mi · 2.4h · easy leg
DAY 2
Tuesday, August 11
The 2.4h drive from San Diego to Los Angeles is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium tonight — Salvadoran Heritage Night tonight.
Stop 02 of 03
Los Angeles, CA · Tue Aug 11
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB
10:10 PM ET
vs. Kansas City Royals
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-inTue, Aug 11
Check-outWed, Aug 12
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 8:04 PM.
Wed Morning
When to Depart
Leave by8:04 PM
Drive to Anaheim35 mi · 0.6h
Game time10:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
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 → Anaheim
35 mi · 0.6h · easy leg
DAY 3
Wednesday, August 12
A short 0.6h drive from Los Angeles sets up the day. First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium tonight — Mickey Mouse Bobblehead tonight.
Stop 03 of 03
Anaheim, CA · Wed Aug 12
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
10:10 PM ET
vs. Texas Rangers
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
Shift 2 days to catch Mickey Mouse Bobblehead at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA.
• Mickey Mouse Bobblehead at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA
• Korean Heritage Night Jersey at Dodger Stadium
• T-Shirt Giveaway at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA
• Reggie Smith 'Legends of Dodger Baseball' Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 3 games (avg $46)$138
Hotels · 2 nights (avg $155)$310
Fuel · 176 mi at $0.18/mi$32
Ballpark food & drinks$150
Total Estimate$630
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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