California Sports Road Trip
LA to the Bay — the deepest sports state in America
No state packs more pro teams into one drive than California. Start in Los Angeles, sweep through Anaheim and San Diego, then head up the coast (or I-5) to San Jose, Sacramento and the Bay Area. You can realistically catch several leagues in a single week when the schedules line up.
🚗 On the road
~886 mi end to end- Los Angeles→LA· ~10 mi driving · 14 min
- LA→Anaheim· ~35 mi driving · 50 min
- Anaheim→San Diego· ~108 mi driving · 2h 34m
- San Diego→San Francisco· ~572 mi driving · 13h 37m
- San Francisco→San Jose· ~50 mi driving · 1h 11m
- San Jose→Sacramento· ~111 mi driving · 2h 39m
Approximate driving distances between metros — order and dates are yours to set. Game schedules decide the exact route.
🗺️ The route, city by city
Anaheim
Don't miss
- The Getty Center — Free art + hilltop views (pay for parking).
- Grand Central Market — Downtown food hall, tacos to egg sandwiches.
- Runyon Canyon — Quick, iconic hike with Sign views.
Los Angeles
- ⚾Los Angeles AngelsAngel Stadium
- ⚾Los Angeles DodgersDodger Stadium
- ⚽ LAFCBMO Stadium
- 🏀Los Angeles LakersCrypto.com Arena
- 🏈Los Angeles ChargersSoFi Stadium
- 🏈Los Angeles RamsSoFi Stadium
- 🏒Los Angeles KingsCrypto.com Arena
- 🏀Los Angeles SparksCrypto.com Arena
Don't miss
- The Getty Center — Free art + hilltop views (pay for parking).
- Grand Central Market — Downtown food hall, tacos to egg sandwiches.
- Runyon Canyon — Quick, iconic hike with Sign views.
San Jose
- 🏒San Jose BarracudaTech CU Arena
- ⚽ San Jose EarthquakesPayPal Park
- 🏒San Jose SharksSAP Center
- 🏒 PWHL San JoseSAP Center
Don't miss
- The Tech Interactive — Hands-on science museum.
- Santana Row — Upscale dining and shopping.
- Alum Rock Park — Trails in the foothills.
Golden State
Don't miss
- SFMOMA — Seven floors of modern art.
- Ferry Building Marketplace — Artisan food hall on the water.
- Lands End Trail — Coastal path with Golden Gate views.
LA
Don't miss
- The Getty Center — Free art + hilltop views (pay for parking).
- Grand Central Market — Downtown food hall, tacos to egg sandwiches.
- Runyon Canyon — Quick, iconic hike with Sign views.
Sacramento
Don't miss
- California State Capitol — Free tours and grounds.
- Midtown — The farm-to-fork restaurant heart.
- American River Parkway — 32 miles of trail; Tahoe is a day-trip.
San Francisco
Don't miss
- SFMOMA — Seven floors of modern art.
- Ferry Building Marketplace — Artisan food hall on the water.
- Lands End Trail — Coastal path with Golden Gate views.
San Diego
Don't miss
- Balboa Park — 17 museums plus the world-famous zoo.
- Fish tacos — The dish the city's known for.
- Torrey Pines — Coastal cliff hikes north of town.
USC
Don't miss
- The Getty Center — Free art + hilltop views (pay for parking).
- Grand Central Market — Downtown food hall, tacos to egg sandwiches.
- Runyon Canyon — Quick, iconic hike with Sign views.
✨ Why this trip
- ›LA is a hub in itself — NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB and MLS all in the metro
- ›Pair Anaheim + LA on the same night when the Ducks and Kings are both home
- ›Coast drive (PCH) or the faster I-5 up to the Bay
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