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Pick upPhoenix · Aug 7
Drop offAnaheim · Aug 12
Total miles695 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Phoenix, AZ
Hotel
Phoenix Overnight
Check-inFri, Aug 7
Check-outSat, Aug 8
First pitch9:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Friday, August 7
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field tonight. Don't leave without Sonoran Hot Dog.
Stop 01 of 04
Phoenix, AZ · Fri Aug 7
Chase Field
Arizona Diamondbacks · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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-inFri, Aug 7
Check-outSat, Aug 8
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 12:59 PM.
Mon Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:59 PM
Drive to Los Angeles446 mi · 7.7h
Game time10:10 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Los Angeles.
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 → Los Angeles
446 mi · 7.7h · regional run
DAY 4
Monday, August 10
First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium tonight — Max Muncy 'Game 7' Bobblehead tonight. Montezuma Castle National Monument is worth 25 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 04
Los Angeles, CA · Mon Aug 10
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-inMon, Aug 10
Check-outTue, Aug 11
First pitch tomorrow at 9:40 PM ET. Leave by 5:44 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by5:44 PM
Drive to San Diego141 mi · 2.4h
Game time9:40 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
Lunch Stop · I-5 S, multiple San Diego exits
Midway Fuel-Up
Roberto's Taco Shop
The San Diego taco shop chain that defines Southern California car culture. Open 24 hours. The carne asada burrito is the standard against which all others are measured on the I-5 corridor.
Carne asada burrito
Open 24 hours
Los Angeles → San Diego
141 mi · 2.4h · easy leg
DAY 5
Tuesday, August 11
The 2.4h drive from Los Angeles to San Diego is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park tonight. Don't leave without Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Stop 03 of 04
San Diego, CA · Tue Aug 11
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-inTue, Aug 11
Check-outWed, Aug 12
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 6:48 PM.
Wed Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:48 PM
Drive to Anaheim108 mi · 1.9h
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 → Anaheim
108 mi · 1.9h · easy leg
DAY 6
Wednesday, August 12
A short 1.9h drive from San Diego 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 04 of 04
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 Max Muncy 'Game 7' Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium.
• Max Muncy 'Game 7' Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium
• Superhero Pocket Tee at Petco Park
• Salvadoran Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium
• Mickey Mouse Bobblehead at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 4 games (avg $46)$184
Hotels · 5 nights (avg $155)$775
Fuel · 695 mi at $0.18/mi$125
Ballpark food & drinks$200
Total Estimate$1,284
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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