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Pick upAnaheim · Aug 14
Drop offSan Francisco · Aug 24
Total miles680 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Anaheim, CA
Hotel
Anaheim Overnight
Check-inFri, Aug 14
Check-outSat, Aug 15
First pitch9:38 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Friday, August 14
First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium tonight — T-Shirt Giveaway tonight.
Stop 01 of 04
Anaheim, CA · Fri Aug 14
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
9:38 PM ET
vs. Kansas City Royals
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, Aug 14
Check-outSat, Aug 15
First pitch tomorrow at 9:40 PM ET. Leave by 6:18 PM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:18 PM
Drive to San Diego108 mi · 1.9h
Game time9:40 PM ET
Leave on time to allow for fuel, food, and parking.
Anaheim → San Diego
108 mi · 1.9h · easy leg
DAY 8
Friday, August 21
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins at Petco Park tonight. Don't leave without Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Stop 02 of 04
San Diego, CA · Fri Aug 21
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. Minnesota Twins
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 21
Check-outSat, Aug 22
First pitch tomorrow at 9:10 PM ET. Leave by 5:14 PM.
Sat Morning
When to Depart
Leave by5:14 PM
Drive to Los Angeles141 mi · 2.4h
Game time9:10 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 → Los Angeles
141 mi · 2.4h · easy leg
DAY 9
Saturday, August 22
The 2.4h drive from San Diego to Los Angeles is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 9:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium tonight — Shohei Ohtani 'Starter Series' Bobblehead tonight.
Stop 03 of 04
Los Angeles, CA · Sat Aug 22
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB
9:10 PM ET
vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
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-inSat, Aug 22
Check-outSun, Aug 23
First pitch tomorrow at 9:45 PM ET. Leave by 12:49 PM.
Mon Morning
When to Depart
Leave by12:49 PM
Drive to San Francisco431 mi · 7.4h
Game time9:45 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
Los Angeles → San Francisco
431 mi · 7.4h · regional run
DAY 11
Monday, August 24
It's a 7.4h haul from Los Angeles — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 9:45 PM ET — San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park tonight. Don't leave without Gilroy Garlic Fries.
Stop 04 of 04
San Francisco, CA · Mon Aug 24
Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants · MLB
9:45 PM ET
vs. Cincinnati Reds
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 End of Summer Spectacular: Fireworks at Petco Park.
• End of Summer Spectacular: Fireworks at Petco Park
• Shohei Ohtani 'Starter Series' Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium
• Kids Ruff Plush Keychain (14 & under) at Petco Park
• Jackson Merrill 'Merrill Robbery' Bobblehead at Petco Park
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 4 games (avg $46)$184
Hotels · 10 nights (avg $155)$1,550
Fuel · 680 mi at $0.18/mi$122
Ballpark food & drinks$200
Total Estimate$2,056
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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