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Pick Up Your Rental
Pick upPhoenix · Jun 6
Drop offLos Angeles · Jun 15
Total miles668 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Phoenix, AZ
Hotel
Phoenix Overnight
Check-inSat, Jun 6
Check-outSun, Jun 7
First pitch4:10 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Saturday, June 6
First pitch at 4:10 PM ET — Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals at Chase Field today — Corbin Carroll 30/30 Mystery Bobblehead; Filipino Heritage Night today.
Stop 01 of 04
Phoenix, AZ · Sat Jun 6
Chase Field
Arizona Diamondbacks · MLB
4:10 PM ET
vs. Washington Nationals
Must Eat at the Park
Sonoran Hot Dog
A bacon-wrapped hot dog topped with pinto beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeño sauce, mustard, and mayo on a bolillo roll.
Local Beer
Four Peaks Kilt Lifter
Tempe-based craft brewery. The Kilt Lifter Scottish-style ale is the Arizona craft standard.
Four Peaks Brewing
The 2001 World Series and the Greatest Game Ever Played
Pilgrim Notes · Phoenix Baseball History
Stay Tonight · Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Overnight
Check-inSat, Jun 6
Check-outSun, Jun 7
First pitch tomorrow at 9:38 PM ET. Leave by 12:55 PM.
Mon Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:55 PM
Drive to Anaheim419 mi · 7.2h
Game time9:38 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Anaheim.
Breakfast Stop · Phoenix, AZ
Before You Hit the Road
Matt's Big Breakfast
The definitive Phoenix breakfast. Tiny corner diner open since 2004. Cage-free eggs, house-ground sausage, thick-cut bacon. The Griddle Cake plate is legendary. Line forms before it opens.
Griddle cakes + house sausage
Open 6:30 AM–2:30 PM daily
Worth the Detour · +25 min
Montezuma Castle National Monument
The best-preserved cliff dwelling in North America, 90 feet above a creek.
Camp Verde, AZ · 25 min detourPhoenix → Anaheim
419 mi · 7.2h · regional run
DAY 3
Monday, June 8
It's a 7.2h haul from Phoenix — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros at Angel Stadium tonight — Yusei Kikuchi Bobblehead tonight. Montezuma Castle National Monument is worth 25 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 04
Anaheim, CA · Mon Jun 8
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
9:38 PM ET
vs. Houston Astros
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-inMon, Jun 8
Check-outTue, Jun 9
First pitch tomorrow at 9:40 PM ET. Leave by 6:18 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:18 PM
Drive to San Diego108 mi · 1.9h
Game time9:40 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Anaheim → San Diego
108 mi · 1.9h · easy leg
DAY 4
Tuesday, June 9
A short 1.9h drive from Anaheim sets up the day. First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds at Petco Park tonight — Xander Bogaerts 'Bogey Goes Boom' Bobblehead tonight.
Stop 03 of 04
San Diego, CA · Tue Jun 9
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. Cincinnati Reds
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-inTue, Jun 9
Check-outWed, Jun 10
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 6:14 PM.
Mon 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 10
Monday, June 15
First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays at Dodger Stadium tonight — Filipino Heritage Night tonight.
Stop 04 of 04
Los Angeles, CA · Mon Jun 15
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB
10:10 PM ET
vs. Tampa Bay Rays
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
Shift 2 days to catch Yusei Kikuchi Bobblehead at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA.
• Yusei Kikuchi Bobblehead at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA
• Xander Bogaerts 'Bogey Goes Boom' Bobblehead at Petco Park
• Angels Soccer Jersey at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA
• Filipino Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 4 games (avg $46)$184
Hotels · 9 nights (avg $155)$1,395
Fuel · 668 mi at $0.18/mi$120
Ballpark food & drinks$200
Total Estimate$1,899
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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