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Pick upSan Francisco · May 9
Drop offSan Diego · May 18
Total miles574 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · San Francisco, CA
Hotel
San Francisco Overnight
Check-inSat, May 9
Check-outSun, May 10
First pitch9:05 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Saturday, May 9
First pitch at 9:05 PM ET — San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates at Oracle Park tonight — Youth Baseball & Softball / Fiesta Gigantes: Patch Hat tonight.
Stop 01 of 04
San Francisco, CA · Sat May 9
Oracle Park
San Francisco Giants · MLB
9:05 PM ET
vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
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-inSat, May 9
Check-outSun, May 10
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 1:14 PM.
Mon Morning
When to Depart
Leave by1:14 PM
Drive to Los Angeles431 mi · 7.4h
Game time10:10 PM ET
Long drive — consider stopping overnight in Los Angeles.
Breakfast Stop · San Francisco, CA
Before You Hit the Road
Mama's on Washington Square
North Beach since 1964. The line wraps around Washington Square. Monte Cristo French toast, fresh pastries made daily. One of the legitimate great American breakfasts. Bourdain ate here.
Monte Cristo French toast + fresh OJ
Open 8 AM Tue–Sun, closed Mon
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 3
Monday, May 11
It's a 7.4h haul from San Francisco — plan to break this into two days or drive the night before. First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium tonight — 2025 World Series Replica Trophy tonight.
Stop 02 of 04
Los Angeles, CA · Mon May 11
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB
10:10 PM ET
vs. San Francisco Giants
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-inMon, May 11
Check-outTue, May 12
First pitch tomorrow at 9:38 PM ET. Leave by 7:32 PM.
Fri Morning
When to Depart
Leave by7:32 PM
Drive to Anaheim35 mi · 0.6h
Game time9:38 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 → Anaheim
35 mi · 0.6h · easy leg
DAY 7
Friday, May 15
First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Angel Stadium tonight. Don't leave without Helmet Nachos.
Stop 03 of 04
Anaheim, CA · Fri May 15
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
9:38 PM ET
vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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, May 15
Check-outSat, May 16
First pitch tomorrow at 9:40 PM ET. Leave by 6:18 PM.
Mon 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 10
Monday, May 18
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park tonight. Don't leave without Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Stop 04 of 04
San Diego, CA · Mon May 18
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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
Shift 2 days to catch Ice Cube Lowrider Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium.
• Ice Cube Lowrider Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium
• 2025 World Champions Gold Jerseys at Dodger Stadium
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 4 games (avg $46)$184
Hotels · 9 nights (avg $155)$1,395
Fuel · 574 mi at $0.18/mi$103
Ballpark food & drinks$200
Total Estimate$1,882
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
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