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Pick upPhoenix · Sep 12
Drop offSan Francisco · Sep 21
Total miles885 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Phoenix, AZ
Hotel
Phoenix Overnight
Check-inSat, Sep 12
Check-outSun, Sep 13
First pitch9:40 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Saturday, September 12
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Texas Rangers at Chase Field tonight. Don't leave without Sonoran Hot Dog.
Stop 01 of 04
Phoenix, AZ · Fri Sep 12
Chase Field
Arizona Diamondbacks · MLB
9 Games This Series
Fri Sep 119:40 PM ET
No PromoSat Sep 128:10 PM ET
No PromoSun Sep 134:10 PM ET
No PromoMon Sep 149:40 PM ET
No PromoTue Sep 159:40 PM ET
No PromoWed Sep 169:40 PM ET
No PromoFri Sep 189:40 PM ET
No PromoSat Sep 198:10 PM ET
2001 Arizona Throwback Jersey Replica; 25th Anniversary WS ReunionSun Sep 204:10 PM ET
No PromoMust 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
More Games This Series
Sep 12 · Sat
8:10 PM ET · Texas Rangers
Sep 13 · Sun
4:10 PM ET · Texas Rangers
Stay Tonight · Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Overnight
Check-inSat, Sep 12
Check-outSun, Sep 13
First pitch tomorrow at 9:38 PM ET. Leave by 12:55 PM.
Mon Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:55 PM
Drive to Anaheim419 mi · 7.2h
Game time9:38 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Anaheim.
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 → Anaheim
419 mi · 7.2h · regional run
DAY 3
Monday, September 14
It's a 7.2h haul from Phoenix — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium tonight. Montezuma Castle National Monument is worth 25 minutes off the highway.
Stop 02 of 04
Anaheim, CA · Mon Sep 14
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
7 Games This Series
Mon Sep 149:38 PM ET
No PromoTue Sep 159:38 PM ET
No PromoWed Sep 169:38 PM ET
No PromoThu Sep 179:38 PM ET
No PromoFri Sep 189:38 PM ET
Angels & Ducks BlanketSat Sep 199:38 PM ET
Team PhotoSun Sep 204:07 PM ET
No PromoMust 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
More Games This Series
Sep 15 · Tue
9:38 PM ET · Seattle Mariners
Sep 16 · Wed
9:38 PM ET · Seattle Mariners
Stay Tonight · Anaheim, CA
Anaheim Overnight
Check-inMon, Sep 14
Check-outTue, Sep 15
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 8:04 PM.
Fri 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
Friday, September 18
First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium tonight. Don't leave without Dodger Dog.
Stop 03 of 04
Los Angeles, CA · Fri Sep 18
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB
5 Games This Series
Fri Sep 1810:10 PM ET
No PromoSat Sep 199:10 PM ET
No PromoSun Sep 204:10 PM ET
No PromoTue Sep 2210:10 PM ET
No PromoWed Sep 2310:10 PM ET
No PromoMust 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
More Games This Series
Sep 19 · Sat
9:10 PM ET · San Francisco Giants
Sep 20 · Sun
4:10 PM ET · San Francisco Giants
Stay Tonight · Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Overnight
Check-inFri, Sep 18
Check-outSat, Sep 19
First pitch tomorrow at 10:15 PM ET. Leave by 12:49 PM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:49 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
Monday, September 21
First pitch at 10:15 PM ET — San Francisco Giants vs. Minnesota Twins at Oracle Park tonight. Don't leave without Gilroy Garlic Fries.
Stop 04 of 04
San Francisco, CA · Fri Sep 21
Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants · MLB
6 Games This Series
Fri Sep 1110:15 PM ET
No PromoSat Sep 124:05 PM ET
No PromoSun Sep 137:20 PM ET
No PromoMon Sep 219:45 PM ET
No PromoTue Sep 229:45 PM ET
No PromoWed Sep 233:45 PM ET
No PromoMust 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.
More Games This Series
Sep 12 · Sat
4:05 PM ET · San Diego Padres
Sep 13 · Sun
7:20 PM ET · San Diego Padres
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 27 games (avg $46)$1,242
Hotels · 9 nights (avg $155)$1,395
Fuel · 885 mi at $0.18/mi$159
Ballpark food & drinks$1,350
Total Estimate$4,146
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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