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Pick upPhoenix · Aug 5
Drop offSan Francisco · Aug 14
Total miles948 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Phoenix, AZ
Hotel
Phoenix Overnight
Check-inWed, Aug 5
Check-outThu, Aug 6
First pitch9:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Wednesday, August 5
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Diego Padres at Chase Field tonight. Don't leave without Sonoran Hot Dog.
Stop 01 of 05
Phoenix, AZ · Wed Aug 5
Chase Field
Arizona Diamondbacks · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. San Diego Padres
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-inWed, Aug 5
Check-outThu, Aug 6
First pitch tomorrow at 9:40 PM ET. Leave by 1:43 PM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by1:43 PM
Drive to San Diego374 mi · 6.5h
Game time9:40 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in San Diego.
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 · +30 min
Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright's desert studio, school, and home — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Scottsdale, AZ · 30 min detourPhoenix → San Diego
374 mi · 6.5h · regional run
DAY 3
Friday, August 7
It's a 6.5h haul from Phoenix — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros at Petco Park tonight. Taliesin West is worth 30 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 05
San Diego, CA · Fri Aug 7
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. Houston Astros
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, Aug 7
Check-outSat, Aug 8
First pitch tomorrow at 9:38 PM ET. Leave by 6:16 PM.
Mon 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 6
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 03 of 05
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 7
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 04 of 05
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 10
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 05 of 05
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 · 5 games (avg $46)$230
Hotels · 9 nights (avg $155)$1,395
Fuel · 948 mi at $0.18/mi$171
Ballpark food & drinks$250
Total Estimate$2,046
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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