Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

20 miles/25 minute drive to Dodger Stadium

 

 

WHERE TO STAY?  The following lodging is within 2 miles of Dodger Stadium

 

 

Unlimited budget

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites/Los Angeles 

Omni Los Angeles Hotel

The Standard Hotels Downtown Los Angeles

Moderate budget

Ramada Inn Limited Downtown Los Angeles

Best Western Dragon Gate Inn  

Comfort Inn West Sunset Blvd 

 

Chaser budget traveler

The Mayfair Hotel 

Super 8 Los Angeles Downtown

Clarion Hotel Downtown Los Angeles

 

 

WHERE TO PARK?

 

The Los Angeles Dodgers make it easy for their guests by offering a large, centralized parking lot in front of the stadium. The lot is broken up into two sections: “preferred” and “general” parking. The Preferred Parking lot is for season ticket holders; the General Parking lot is for all others. Expect to pay $15 for any spot in the general parking lot.

 

Ballpark Chasers Tip: if you are attending a Dodger’s playoff game, or any other that is heavily attended, come early as the general parking lot will sell out!

 

 

WHERE TO EAT?

Due to the location of Dodger Stadium, Ballpark Chasers find that it is not convenient to walk to restaurants before or after a game. However, if you have transportation, we suggest a trip to “the birth place of the French Dip Sandwich”. Philippe the Original has been serving sandwiches since 1908 and is a So Cal favorite. Don’t leave without getting a French Dip, but watch out for the hot mustard!

Another local favorite is Tommy’s Original Hamburger. This “world famous” hamburger shack has been flipping burgers in LA since 1946! Don’t leave here without a burger and chili cheese fries. Another fun Los Angeles landmark and quick spot is Pink’s Hot Dogs. Pink’s has been serving hot dogs to Hollywood stars since 1939. Needless to say, Ballpark Chasers recommend the dogs! 

Once inside Dodger Stadium, look for the nearest Dodger Dog stand to grab Major League Baseball’s most famous ballpark food. Other great concession stands include: Carl’s Jr. for a big and juicy cheeseburger, Saag’s Gourmet Sausage, California Pizza Kitchen and Camacho’s for their cheesy nachos.

Ballpark Chasers Tip: if you could do without another hot dog and hamburger, look for sections 33 and 104 for a break in traditional artery-clogging stadium food. Healthy Plate concessions serve everything from vegetable wraps to fruit salads to veggie and turkey dogs.

 

 

 

WHEN TO GO?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have ranked #1 in Major League Baseball attendance in 2009. Therefore, we recommend buying your tickets in advance. Barry's Tickets offers Dodger Stadium Tickets at great prices, available now! If you are stuck trying to get tickets last minute, make sure to look for scalpers outside of the Dodgers parking area. Selling tickets within the ballpark parking lot is illegal.

 

Ballpark Chasers Tip:  Can you eat a lot? If food was free, would you eat during all 9 innings? If so, Ballpark Chasers recommends the “Right-Field All You Can Eat Pavilion.” This exclusive section is home of unlimited dodger dogs, popcorn, nachos, peanuts, soda and water, with the purchase of your ticket. If you would prefer to upgrade the quality of your food and location of your seat, check out the Dugout Club. Located directly behind home plate, these seats start at a whopping $500 but serve top quality 5-star lobster, steak, shrimp and prime rib.

 

 

WHEN TO GO?

 

You can pretty much count on Los Angeles to have great weather during the entire baseball season. On the other hand, the smog will make you thankful you are only visiting! We recommend May through July as the best months to travel to Los Angeles and the So Cal area.

 

 

WHAT ELSE TO SEE?

 

Where do we begin? Few cities offer as much to do and see as Los Angeles. Start with Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard and conclude with a flick at the famous Chinese Theater. If your ballpark trip is a family affair, make the kids happy spending the day at Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm, Six Flags, Disneyland or Magic Mountain.  For a complementary event, check out the Griffith Observatory. This museum has free parking and free admission. The Observatory sits over 1,100 feet above sea level atop Hollywood Hills with gorgeous views of the city and the famous Hollywood sign.

If you desire an even closer look at the Hollywood sign, try horseback riding up to it! Sunset Ranch offers 1 or 2 hour rides and even a 4 hour evening trip that concludes with a Mexican dinner after the sun has set! 

 

The perfect way to spend an afternoon before catching a dodger’s game is Paul Ziffren Sports Resource Center. Created in 1985, The Ziffren Center is home of the world’s largest sports library, including: game programs, 100 year old sports publications, books, films, media guides, photographs and game used equipment. The Ziffren Center is the best kept secret in the Los Angeles area for any sports or history buff. For a quick preview, click here for a look at their 70,000 plus documents available online through a digital archive! Just 15 minutes from Dodger Stadium, the Paul Ziffren Sports Resource Center will captivate you for hours.

 

 

BALLPARK CHASERS VACATION?

 

If your baseball trip to Dodger stadium involves traveling a great distance, why not extend your vacation by visiting one or more of the stadiums below.

 

1.)  Angel Stadium- 30 miles/30 minutes

2.)  Petco Park- 125 miles/2 hours 

3.)  Oakland Coliseum- 365 miles/5.5 hours

4.)  Chase Field – 375 miles/5.5 hours

5.)  AT&T Park- 380 miles/6 hours

 

Do you wish you had a Rancho Cucamonga Quake’s jersey? Not sure what that is? Travel East on the San Bernardino Highway to Rancho Cucamonga, California. The Quakes are home to the California League (Single A) affiliate of the Angels.