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Pick upSan Diego · Sep 18
Drop offLos Angeles · Sep 20
Total miles143 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 03
San Diego, CA · Fri Sep 18
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · 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 03
Anaheim, CA · Sat Sep 19
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · 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 03
Los Angeles, CA · Sun Sep 20
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · 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
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 3 games (avg $46)$138
Hotels · 2 nights (avg $155)$310
Fuel · 143 mi at $0.18/mi$26
Ballpark food & drinks$150
Total Estimate$624
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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