If baseball is the national pastime, then the Los Angeles Dodgers are a national treasure, having won a total of six World Series and 21 National League pennants. It’s no wonder, then, that fans of the sport come from all across the nation to witness one of baseball’s most legendary teams in action. If you do plan to spend a day with the Dodgers, there is much to do in the area before and after the game, which promises a fun-filled celebration of all things baseball, California style.
Getting to Dodger Stadium
Traveling around Los Angeles can be an exercise in patience for visitors and tourists that aren’t used to the city’s gridlocked freeways. As such, it is important to plan to be at the stadium at least an hour before the big game starts so that you can actually find it, park your vehicle, and get to your seats and settle in before the first pitch. Dodger Stadium is located just minutes from downtown, so if you’re planning a trip to the city just to see a Dodgers game, then it might behoove you to stay in the vicinity downtown. A short ride on the 110 North is all it takes to get from downtown Los Angeles to the stadium. No matter where you’re coming from, the stadium is easily accessible via freeway as long as you plan ahead and leave early. Parking is readily available for patrons who can arrive up to two hours before any game to find a spot. The stadium’s four parking gates accommodate 11 lots and exits to all freeways. Public transportation is also readily available for fans trying to get to the stadium.
Good Seats Mean Good Games
Like most baseball stadiums, the closer your seats are to the action, the better your ballgame experience will be. The best seats in Dodger Stadium are field level seats behind home plate and first or third base. Getting these seats can be a pricey proposition depending upon when they are bought and how well the team is playing in the given season, but if you’re really itching for a great time at Dodger Stadium and are willing to invest all the time and effort it takes to spend a day with the Los Angeles Dodgers, then it makes sense to spring for the best seats you can get. Those who are seated farther up, however, need not despair as the upper levels are renown for their panoramic views of California mountains and the Los Angeles skyline.
Eat, Drink, and Be Merry with the Dodgers
For those who plan to eat and drink at the game (how could you not?), there is only one must-have food item: the famous Dodger Dog. This 10-inch frankfurter is consumed by the millions each season and is renown for its delicious grilled taste topped with ample relish and mustard, making it a classic at any Los Angeles baseball event.
The All-You-Can-Eat Right Field Pavilion is also popular with game patrons who are willing to spend upwards of $30 to enjoy unlimited Dodger dogs, nachos, peanuts, and soft drinks. Several dive bars in the area are favorites with Dodger fans, among them The Gold Room, El Prado, The Echo and The Varnish. Beer and baseball go hand-in-hand (literally), so there’s no shortage of options for diehard Dodger fans in the area.
