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Pick Up Your Rental
Pick upLos Angeles · Sep 1
Drop offSan Diego · Sep 4
Total miles143 mi
Getting There · Step 1
Stay Tonight · Los Angeles, CA
Hotel
Los Angeles Overnight
Check-inTue, Sep 1
Check-outWed, Sep 2
First pitch10:10 PM ET
Book near downtown or the ballpark so your first-game arrival stays simple.
DAY 1
Tuesday, September 1
First pitch at 10:10 PM ET — Los Angeles Dodgers vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium tonight. Don't leave without Dodger Dog.
Stop 01 of 03
Los Angeles, CA · Tue Sep 1
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles Dodgers · MLB
10:10 PM ET
vs. St. Louis Cardinals
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, Sep 1
Check-outWed, Sep 2
First pitch tomorrow at 9:38 PM ET. Leave by 7:32 PM.
Wed 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 2
Wednesday, September 2
A short 0.6h drive from Los Angeles sets up the day. First pitch at 9:38 PM ET — Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Yankees at Angel Stadium tonight. Don't leave without Helmet Nachos.
Stop 02 of 03
Anaheim, CA · Wed Sep 2
Angel Stadium
Los Angeles Angels · MLB
9:38 PM ET
vs. New York Yankees
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-inWed, Sep 2
Check-outThu, Sep 3
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 4
Friday, September 4
A short 1.9h drive from Anaheim sets up the day. First pitch at 9:40 PM ET — San Diego Padres vs. New York Yankees at Petco Park tonight. Don't leave without Donut Bacon Cheeseburger.
Stop 03 of 03
San Diego, CA · Fri Sep 4
Petco Park
San Diego Padres · MLB
9:40 PM ET
vs. New York Yankees
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
What to Budget
Estimates only — prices vary by availability
Tickets · 3 games (avg $46)$138
Hotels · 3 nights (avg $155)$465
Fuel · 143 mi at $0.18/mi$26
Ballpark food & drinks$150
Total Estimate$779
* Estimates only. Prices vary.
How This Trip Was Planned
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