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Pick upLos Angeles · Jul 7
Drop offSan Francisco · Jul 24
Total miles1483 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Los Angeles, CA
Hotel
Los Angeles Overnight
Check-inTue, Jul 7
Check-outWed, Jul 8
First pitch10:10 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Tuesday, July 7
First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium tonight — Hawaiian Shirt Night tonight.
Stop 01 of 05
Los Angeles, CA · Tue Jul 7
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB
10:10 PM ET
vs. Colorado Rockies
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, Jul 7
Check-outWed, Jul 8
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 6:14 PM.
Wed Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:14 PM
Drive to San Diego141 mi · 2.4h
Game time10:10 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, Carlsbad Village Dr
Midway Fuel-Up
Fidel's Norte
Carlsbad. The fish tacos that make the LA–San Diego drive feel like a pilgrimage. Ocean view, cash bar.
Fish tacos + margarita
Los Angeles → San Diego
141 mi · 2.4h · easy leg
DAY 2
Wednesday, July 8
The 2.4h drive from Los Angeles to San Diego is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park tonight — Trevor Hoffman Bobblehead tonight.
Stop 02 of 05
San Diego, CA · Wed Jul 8
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
10:10 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-inWed, Jul 8
Check-outThu, Jul 9
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 11
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 03 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.
Sun Morning
When to Depart
Leave by7:27 AM
Drive to Phoenix419 mi · 7.2h
Game time4:10 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Phoenix.
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 13
Sunday, July 19
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 — Baxter Ears Cap (Kids) today. Montezuma Castle National Monument is worth 25 minutes off the highway.
Stop 04 of 05
Phoenix, AZ · Sun Jul 19
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
Stay Tonight · Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Overnight
Check-inSun, Jul 19
Check-outMon, Jul 20
First pitch tomorrow at 10:15 PM ET. Leave by 6:42 AM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:42 AM
Drive to San Francisco815 mi · 14.1h
Game time10:15 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Phoenix overnight.
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 · +10 min
World's Largest Thermometer — Baker
A 134-foot thermometer built to honor the 134°F record set in nearby Death Valley. Visible from I-15. The Alien Fresh Jerky shop next door is its own category of American roadside experience.
Baker, CA · 10 min detourPhoenix → San Francisco
815 mi · 14.1h · long haul
DAY 18
Friday, July 24
First pitch at 10:15 PM ET — San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Angels at Oracle Park tonight. World's Largest Thermometer — Baker is worth 10 minutes off the highway.
Stop 05 of 05
San Francisco, CA · Fri Jul 24
Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants · MLB
10:15 PM ET
vs. Los Angeles Angels
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.
Shift 2 days to catch Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium.
• Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium
• Son Heung-min (LAFC) Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium
• Poncho at Petco Park
• Throwback Collared Crewneck at Angel Stadium, Anaheim CA
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What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 5 games (avg $46)$230
Hotels · 17 nights (avg $155)$2,635
Fuel · 1483 mi at $0.18/mi$267
Ballpark food & drinks$250
Total Estimate$3,382
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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