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Pick upAnaheim · Aug 10
Drop offSan Francisco · Aug 14
Total miles466 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Anaheim, CA
Hotel
Anaheim Overnight
Check-inMon, Aug 10
Check-outTue, Aug 11
First pitch9:38 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Monday, August 10
First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium tonight. Don't leave without Helmet Nachos.
Stop 01 of 03
Anaheim, CA · Mon Aug 10
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
9:38 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
Stay Tonight · Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Overnight
Check-inMon, Aug 10
Check-outTue, Aug 11
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 8:04 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by8:04 PM
Drive to Los Angeles35 mi · 0.6h
Game time10:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Anaheim → Los Angeles
35 mi · 0.6h · easy leg
DAY 2
Tuesday, August 11
A short 0.6h drive from Anaheim sets up the day. 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 10:15 PM ET. Leave by 1:19 PM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by1:19 PM
Drive to San Francisco431 mi · 7.4h
Game time10:15 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
Friday, August 14
First pitch at 10:15 PM ET — San Francisco Giants vs. Colorado Rockies at Oracle Park tonight. Don't leave without Gilroy Garlic Fries.
Stop 03 of 03
San Francisco, CA · Fri Aug 14
Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants · MLB
10:15 PM ET
vs. Colorado Rockies
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 · 3 games (avg $46)$138
Hotels · 4 nights (avg $155)$620
Fuel · 466 mi at $0.18/mi$84
Ballpark food & drinks$150
Total Estimate$992
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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