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Angel Stadium, Anaheim. Fly into SNA.

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What we know about Angel Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source
  • Platinum Triangle. 10 min by walk. The Ayres Hotel Anaheim (2550 E Katella Ave) is within walking distance of the ballpark, next to the Anaheim train station, and TownePlace Suites Anaheim Maingate sits on State College Boulevard near the lot. You can walk to the game and to the Orangewood Avenue brewpubs and skip parking. The Ayres charges $15 a day to park.
  • Anaheim Resort. 15 min by rideshare. The biggest choice of hotels in Orange County, about 3 miles west. Good if the trip also includes Disneyland. The ART shuttle stopped running in 2026, so take OC Bus Route 50 along Katella Avenue or a rideshare to the game.
  • Irvine and Newport Beach. 25 min by drive. Quieter hotels near the coast and close to John Wayne Airport (SNA). You will need a car to reach the ballpark.
  • Downtown Los Angeles near Union Station. 45 min by transit. Pairs an Angels game with a Dodgers game. Metrolink and Amtrak trains run from Union Station to the Anaheim station next to the ballpark lot.

Around the stadium

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The closest bars and hotels sit in the Platinum Triangle around the ballpark. Golden Road Brewing and Karl Strauss face the lot across Orangewood Avenue, and the Ayres Hotel Anaheim is on Katella Avenue next to the Anaheim train station. The Disneyland hotel area is about 3 miles west.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
SNA (John Wayne Airport, Orange County). It is about 9 miles south of the ballpark in a straight line. Allow 20 to 40 minutes by car or rideshare, longer at rush hour.

Getting to the stadium

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Drive and park in the ballpark lot, about 20 min. Ballpark lot, with entrances on Douglass Road, State College Boulevard and Orangewood Avenue. Metrolink Orange County Line, about 45 min. Anaheim station (ARTIC), 2626 E Katella Ave, at the edge of the ballpark lot. Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, about 40 min. Anaheim station (ARTIC), a short walk across the lot to the ballpark. OC Bus Route 50, about 25 min. Anaheim station (ARTIC) on Katella Avenue, next to the ballpark lot.

Tailgating

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Tailgating is allowed only in the Big A Lot. Gas or propane grills with a fuel shutoff valve are allowed; charcoal is not. Your car may take only one space, and outside catering is banned. Drinking alcohol in the parking lot is illegal under Anaheim city code, including at tailgates. There is no in and out parking, and the lot closes one hour after the game.

Getting in

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  • Bag policy: Backpacks are banned. Allowed: purses or bags up to 12 x 12 inches with a single zipper or flap, clear plastic or vinyl bags up to 12.75 x 6.5 x 12.75 inches, and medical bags or diaper bags with an infant. There is no bag storage outside the ballpark.
  • Cashless: The ballpark and parking lot are cashless. Cards and Apple Pay work everywhere. Reverse ATMs that turn cash into prepaid cards are at the Advanced Ticket Windows and Sections 133, 237 and 418.
  • Re-entry: Re-entry is not allowed. Smoking is allowed only in the Gate 1, 2, 3 and 4 courtyards.

Touring the stadium

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75 to 90 minutes. Adults $26; children 3 to 14, seniors 55 and up and military $22; under 3 free. Includes a trip to the field, the press conference room and a dugout suite. The dugout and visitors' clubhouse are skipped on game days. Book at the Angels tours page or call 714-940-2230. About 60 minutes, $59 to $84 per person. Includes the courtyard statues, the trophy cases, a photo behind the center field rocks and early entry to watch warm-ups. Check in at the Gate 3 Media Entrance. You also need a ticket to that day's game, bought in advance. $179 to $219 per person. A small group tour of the same stops as the Pregame Tour, plus batting practice from the warning track and an Angels gift bag. Check in at the Gate 3 Media Entrance. You also need a ticket to that day's game, bought in advance. Email [email protected] with the date and time of your public tour booking to request a Japanese or Spanish speaking guide.

After the final whistle

Checked at the source
The escalators by Gates 1 and 4 switch to run downward in the 7th inning to speed up exits. Beer sales end after the 7th inning. The lot closes one hour after the game ends. Traffic backs up at the nearby Interstate 5, Route 57 and Route 22 interchange (the Orange Crush), so leave a few minutes early or wait out the first rush.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Bringing a backpack. Backpacks are banned, and there is no bag storage outside the ballpark, so a backpack means a walk back to your car.

Bars near the stadium

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  • Golden Road Brewing Anaheim

    2210 E Orangewood Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

    A large brewpub right across Orangewood Avenue from the ballpark, with a patio and a full kitchen. It is the easiest pregame stop if you park in the ballpark lot.

    Away fans: a big, family friendly brewpub full of fans of both teams before the game. Away colors are fine here.

  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company Anaheim

    2390 E Orangewood Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

    A San Diego brewery's Anaheim brewpub on Orangewood Avenue, across from the ballpark lot. It has a full menu, so it works for a real meal before first pitch.

    Away fans: a sit-down brewpub with a mixed crowd before the game. Away colors draw no trouble.

  • Noble Ale Works

    1621 S Sinclair St, Anaheim, CA 92806

    An Anaheim craft brewery in an industrial park north of the ballpark, with about 20 rotating taps. It is a short walk from the lot and a local favorite before games.

    Away fans: a craft beer crowd more than a rowdy fan bar. Visiting fans fit in without trouble.

  • Brewheim

    1931 E Wright Cir, Anaheim, CA 92806

    A neighborhood brewery near the Platinum Triangle with house beers on tap. It is a quieter option than the bigger brewpubs on Orangewood.

    Away fans: a small local brewery where any fan is welcome.

Sidequests in Anaheim

Listed in the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Eat40 points

    Anaheim Packing House

    A food hall in an old packing house in downtown Anaheim, with many stalls under one roof. Good for a group that cannot agree on dinner.

    $$. 3 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  2. Tour65 points

    Pregame Tour

    A one-hour walk through the ballpark before the gates open, with the trophy cases, a photo behind the center field rocks and early entry for warm-ups. Book ahead; it needs a game ticket too.

    $$$. 3 hours before kickoff

  3. Drink30 points

    Local beer at Noble Ale Works

    One of Orange County's best-known craft breweries, a short walk north of the ballpark. Its hours change on game days, and it stays open at least 45 minutes after the final out.

    $. 3 hours before kickoff

  4. Drink30 points

    Pregame pint at Golden Road

    A big brewpub right across Orangewood Avenue from the lot, with a patio and food. Have a beer and walk over when the gates open.

    $$. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  5. Eat30 points

    In-N-Out Burger

    The California burger chain every visitor should try once; order a Double-Double. This location opened in 2024 about 1.2 miles south of the ballpark and is open 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.

    $. 2 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  6. Landmark50 points

    Photo at the Big A

    The 230-foot red A with a halo on top has stood over the parking lot since 1966 and lights up after Angels wins. Get your photo with it on the walk in from the lot.

    Free. 1 hour 40 minutes before kickoff

  7. Photo30 points

    The giant red caps at Home Plate Gate

    The main entrance sits between two huge red Angels caps. It is the classic arrival photo before you scan in.

    Free. 1 hour 30 minutes before kickoff

  8. Eat40 points

    Helmet Nachos

    Nachos served in a full-size plastic batting helmet you keep afterward. It is the ballpark's best-known snack and big enough to share.

    $$. 30 minutes before kickoff

  9. Ritual40 points

    Watch the California Spectacular

    The fake rock formation in left-center field has geysers and a waterfall, and fireworks fire from it at the start of every game, after Angels home runs and after wins. Be in your seat for first pitch to see the first burst.

    Free. 5 minutes before kickoff

  10. Outing50 points

    A day at Disneyland

    Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure are about 3 miles west of the ballpark. Plan it for a separate day, since a park ticket costs a lot for a few hours.

    $$$

  11. Outing40 points

    Walk the Huntington Beach Pier

    At 1,850 feet, it is one of the longest piers on the West Coast, at the foot of Main Street in Surf City. Watch the surfers and stay for sunset on a day without a night game.

    Free

  12. Eat30 points

    Pineapple soft serve at the Pac-Man Chomp Stop

    The Pac-Man themed stand at Section 238 serves pineapple soft serve, a cold treat for a warm Anaheim night. The team's food guide lists it as gluten free.

    $. 1 hour after kickoff

  13. Outing40 points

    Kids Run the Bases

    After select Sunday games, kids 3 to 13 run the bases on the field. Line up near the Gate 4 courtyard after the final out.

    Free. 3 hours 10 minutes after kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Angel Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Fans post the view from their seats, section by section. See the views at Angel Stadium