Los Angeles Baseball Weekend: Dodger Stadium in 4 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary
A night game at Dodger Stadium, a Dodger Dog, Hollywood and a Pacific sunset — an MLB game built into a first trip to LA.
United StatesSports & gamesCity breakFoodPhotogenic
Length4 days / 3 nights
CitiesLos Angeles
CurrencyUSD US dollar
Best time to goThe MLB regular season runs from late March to late September, with playoffs in October. April–May and September are the most comfortable; July–August games are lively but hot by day. Check the official schedule before booking flights and hotels.
Day-by-day overview
Day 1 Arrive × HollywoodDay 2 Game day at Dodger StadiumDay 3 Griffith Observatory × Pacific sunsetDay 4 Fan day-off × fly home
Day 1Arrive × Hollywood
10:00🚗 Transport
Arrive at Los Angeles LAX
Type / No.Flight
LocationLos Angeles LAX 🧭
ESTA must be approved before you fly; allow time at immigration.
14:00🏨 Stay
Check in (add your hotel)
Type / platformHotel
Check-in / out15:00 / 11:00
LocationDowntown Los Angeles 🧭
Downtown LA is closest to the stadium, and Union Station is where game-day shuttles leave from.
15:30📍 Sight
Hollywood Walk of Fame & TCL Chinese Theatre
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationHollywood Walk of Fame 🧭
Crowded — keep valuables close and stay in busy areas after dark.
📸 Photo spot
18:30🍽 Food
Dinner at Grand Central Market
MealDinner
LocationGrand Central Market 🧭
A historic downtown food hall with dozens of stalls — everyone can order something different.
🍜 Must-eat
20:30📍 Sight
Walt Disney Concert Hall at night
Suggested time0.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationWalt Disney Concert Hall 🧭
The silver curves look great lit up at night; the exterior is free to visit.
🌙 Night view📸 Photo spot
Day 2Game day at Dodger Stadium
09:00🍽 Food
French dip sandwiches at Philippe the Original
MealBreakfast
LocationPhilippe The Original 🧭
An old-school LA institution a walk from Union Station — a hearty meal before the game.
🍜 Must-eat
10:30📍 Sight
Union Station & Olvera Street
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationLos Angeles Union Station 🧭
A beautiful Art Deco station beside a Mexican-style market street.
📸 Photo spot
13:00🍽 Food
Lunch in Chinatown
MealLunch
LocationChinatown Los Angeles 🧭
Close to the stadium — grab something simple and rest before the game.
16:00🚗 Transport
Game-day shuttle to Dodger Stadium
Type / No.Bus / coach
LocationLos Angeles Union Station 🧭
On game days shuttle buses run from Union Station — check the team site for times and rules. Rideshares are jammed after the game, so use the shuttle or leave a little early.
⚠️ Heads-up
17:00📍 Sight
Explore Dodger Stadium before first pitch
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
LocationDodger Stadium 🧭
Arrive 1–2 hours early to browse the team store and photograph the ballpark with its palm-lined skyline.
🏟 Game day📸 Photo spot🎟 Book ahead
18:30🍽 Food
Dodger Dog for dinner
MealDinner
LocationDodger Stadium 🧭
The ballpark’s signature hot dog and part of the ritual — stadium prices run higher than in town, so budget for it.
🍜 Must-eat
19:10📍 Sight
Watch the game
Suggested time3.5 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
LocationDodger Stadium 🧭
Night games usually start around 7:10 pm (check the schedule) and last about 3 hours; evenings get cool, so bring a jacket. After home wins the stadium traditionally plays “I Love LA”.
🏟 Game day
Day 3Griffith Observatory × Pacific sunset
09:30📍 Sight
Griffith Observatory
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationGriffith Observatory 🧭
Free entry with views of the Hollywood sign; parking is tight on weekends, so use rideshare or the shuttle.
📸 Photo spot
12:30🍽 Food
Lunch at The Original Farmers Market
MealLunch
LocationThe Original Farmers Market 🧭
A classic market with food from everywhere (and doughnuts), right next to The Grove shopping centre.
🍜 Must-eat
15:00📍 Sight
Santa Monica Pier
Suggested time1.5 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationSanta Monica Pier 🧭
Free to walk on; rides cost extra. Watch your belongings.
📸 Photo spot👶 Kid-friendly
17:30📍 Sight
Venice Beach sunset & the street courts
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsFree
LocationVenice Beach 🧭
Street performers, the skate park and the famous outdoor basketball courts; stay in busy areas after dark.
📸 Photo spot🌙 Night view
19:30🍽 Food
Day 4Fan day-off × fly home
08:30🏨 Stay
Check out
Type / platformHotel
Double-check passports, phone and valuables; most hotels will hold your bags.
09:30📍 Sight
Dodger Stadium tour (optional)
Suggested time2 hrs
TicketsBook ahead
LocationDodger Stadium 🧭
Tours are usually offered on non-game days — check the official site for availability and book ahead.
🏟 Game day🎟 Book ahead
12:00📍 Sight
Last shopping at The Grove
Suggested time1.5 hrs
LocationThe Grove Los Angeles 🧭
Pick up caps and jerseys at the stadium shop; do the rest of your souvenir shopping here.
🛍 Shopping list
15:00🚗 Transport
Head to the airport and fly home
Type / No.Flight
LocationLos Angeles LAX 🧭
Traffic around LAX is heavy — leave plenty of time.
🎟 Book these before you go
- Day 2｜Explore Dodger Stadium before first pitch: Arrive 1–2 hours early to browse the team store and photograph the ballpark with its palm-lined skyline.
- Day 2｜Watch the game: Night games usually start around 7:10 pm (check the schedule) and last about 3 hours; evenings get cool, so bring a jacket. After home wins the stadium traditionally plays “I Love LA”.
- Day 3｜Beachside dinner: Book ahead for weekend dinners.
- Day 4｜Dodger Stadium tour (optional): Tours are usually offered on non-game days — check the official site for availability and book ahead.
🌦 Monthly temperatures: Los Angeles
| City / month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Los Angeles High / low | 20° 9° | 20° 10° | 21° 11° | 23° 13° | 24° 15° | 26° 17° | 29° 19° | 29° 19° | 28° 18° | 25° 15° | 23° 11° | 20° 8° |
(typical averages — check the forecast before you go)
FAQ
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