Rental Car
Pick Up Your Rental
Pick upSan Francisco · Jun 23
Drop offPhoenix · Jul 18
Total miles1099 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · San Francisco, CA
Hotel
San Francisco Overnight
Check-inTue, Jun 23
Check-outWed, Jun 24
First pitch9:45 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Tuesday, June 23
First pitch at 9:45 PM ET — San Francisco Giants vs. Athletics at Oracle Park tonight — Mexican Heritage Night / City Connect Tuesday: Cobija Blanket tonight.
Stop 01 of 05
San Francisco, CA · Tue Jun 23
Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants · MLB
9:45 PM ET
vs. Athletics
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.
Stay Tonight · San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Overnight
Check-inTue, Jun 23
Check-outWed, Jun 24
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 1:14 PM.
Thu Morning
When to Depart
Leave by1:14 PM
Drive to Los Angeles431 mi · 7.4h
Game time10:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Breakfast Stop · San Francisco, CA
Before You Hit the Road
Tartine Bakery
Mission. Chad Robertson's country bread changed American baking. 4pm loaves, line forms by 3:30. Worth it.
Country Bread (afternoon pull)
Bread available from ~4pm daily
Lunch Stop · I-5 S, Exit 334, Coalinga
Midway Fuel-Up
Harris Ranch Restaurant
Coalinga, CA on I-5 — the great Central Valley stop between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Harris Ranch beef is raised next door and served fresh. The burger here is the best on California's I-5 corridor. No contest.
Harris Ranch burger + onion rings
Open 6 AM–10 PM daily
San Francisco → Los Angeles
431 mi · 7.4h · regional run
DAY 10
Thursday, July 2
First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium tonight. Don't leave without Dodger Dog.
Stop 02 of 05
Los Angeles, CA · Thu Jul 2
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB
10:10 PM ET
vs. San Diego Padres
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-inThu, Jul 2
Check-outFri, Jul 3
First pitch tomorrow at 9:40 PM ET. Leave by 5:44 PM.
Mon 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 14
Monday, July 6
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park tonight. Don't leave without Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Stop 03 of 05
San Diego, CA · Mon Jul 6
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
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, Jul 6
Check-outTue, Jul 7
First pitch tomorrow at 9:38 PM ET. Leave by 6:16 PM.
Fri 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 25
Friday, July 17
First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium tonight — Throwback Collared Crewneck tonight.
Stop 04 of 05
Anaheim, CA · Fri Jul 17
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
9:38 PM ET
vs. Detroit Tigers
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-inFri, Jul 17
Check-outSat, Jul 18
First pitch tomorrow at 4:10 PM ET. Leave by 7:27 AM.
Sat Morning
When to Depart
Leave by7:27 AM
Drive to Phoenix419 mi · 7.2h
Game time4:10 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
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 detourAnaheim → Phoenix
419 mi · 7.2h · regional run
DAY 26
Saturday, July 18
It's a 7.2h haul from Anaheim — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 4:10 PM ET — Arizona Diamondbacks vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Chase Field today — Geraldo Perdomo Audio Bobblehead today. Montezuma Castle National Monument is worth 25 minutes off the highway.
Stop 05 of 05
Phoenix, AZ · Sat Jul 18
Chase Field
Arizona Diamondbacks · MLB
4:10 PM ET
vs. St. Louis Cardinals
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
Shift 2 days to catch Irish Heritage Night: T-Shirt at Oracle Park.
• Irish Heritage Night: T-Shirt at Oracle Park
• Plaid Santa Hat at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA
• Firefighter Appreciation Night: Jersey at Oracle Park
• Fiesta Gigantes: Rafael Devers Bobblehead at Oracle Park
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 5 games (avg $46)$230
Hotels · 25 nights (avg $155)$3,875
Fuel · 1099 mi at $0.18/mi$198
Ballpark food & drinks$250
Total Estimate$4,553
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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