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Pick upAnaheim · Jul 3
Drop offLos Angeles · Jul 7
Total miles249 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Anaheim, CA
Hotel
Anaheim Overnight
Check-inFri, Jul 3
Check-outSat, Jul 4
First pitch9:38 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Friday, July 3
First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. Boston Red Sox at Angel Stadium tonight — Patriotic Hat tonight.
Stop 01 of 03
Anaheim, CA · Fri Jul 3
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
9:38 PM ET
vs. Boston Red Sox
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 3
Check-outSat, Jul 4
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 4
Monday, July 6
First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park tonight. Don't leave without Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Stop 02 of 03
San Diego, CA · Mon Jul 6
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
9:40 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-inMon, Jul 6
Check-outTue, Jul 7
First pitch tomorrow at 10:10 PM ET. Leave by 6:14 PM.
Tue Morning
When to Depart
Leave by6:14 PM
Drive to Los Angeles141 mi · 2.4h
Game time10:10 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 5
Tuesday, July 7
The 2.4h drive from San Diego to Los Angeles is straightforward — leave after breakfast and you're there. First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium tonight — Hawaiian Shirt Night tonight.
Stop 03 of 03
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
Shift 2 days to catch Freddie Freeman '18th Inning Walk-Off' Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium.
• Freddie Freeman '18th Inning Walk-Off' Bobblehead at Dodger Stadium
• Hawaiian Shirt Night at Dodger Stadium
• Shohei Ohtani 'Greatest Game' Bobblehead Part 2 at Dodger Stadium
• Trevor Hoffman Bobblehead at Petco Park
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 3 games (avg $46)$138
Hotels · 4 nights (avg $155)$620
Fuel · 249 mi at $0.18/mi$45
Ballpark food & drinks$150
Total Estimate$953
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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