Fan Stay
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles Downtown
Little Tokyo hotel a short walk from Union Station, where fans catch the free Dodger Stadium Express shuttle.
stadium
Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles, CA · Capacity: 56,000
About Dodger Stadium
Iconic ballpark in Chavez Ravine and home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, regularly drawing celebrity fans and special events.
- Opened: 1962
- Capacity: 56,000
- Architect: Emil Praeger
- Operator: Los Angeles Dodgers
- Home teams: Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels
- Owner: Los Angeles Dodgers
- Construction cost: $23 million
- Official site: losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/la/ballpark
Fan Guide · Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodger Stadium: sunsets over Chavez Ravine
Dodger Stadium, opened in 1962, is the third-oldest ballpark in the majors and one of the most beautiful — tucked into Chavez Ravine with palm trees and the San Gabriel Mountains framing the outfield and a sunset that turns the sky behind it gold.
Dodger Dogs, a famously laid-back (and famously late-arriving) crowd, and one of baseball's biggest fan bases make it a quintessential LA experience.
Below are the Los Angeles stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Dodger Stadium.
Fan tip: Parking and exit traffic are notorious — arrive early for batting practice and the sunset, and consider the stadium express bus.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Dodger Stadium
All Los Angeles hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
Hilton Checkers Los Angeles
Boutique-style downtown LA hotel in the Financial District, a short ride from the Dodger Stadium Express.
Fan Stay
Royal Pagoda Motel
Budget-friendly motel in Chinatown, one of the closest lodging options to Dodger Stadium.
Fan Stay
The Hollywood Roosevelt
Opened 1927 on the Walk of Fame across from TCL Chinese Theatre — 300 rooms (Marilyn Monroe suite), poolside bar, nightclub, bowling alley. 15-20 min walk to Bowl.
Fan Stay
Loews Hollywood Hotel
628-room modern luxury at Hollywood & Highland with skyline and Hollywood Sign views. Direct walking access to Hollywood & Highland Metro for the Bowl shuttle — most convenient full-service hotel.
Fan Stay
Magic Castle Hotel
Small boutique adjacent to the private Magic Castle club — all-suite layouts, complimentary snacks 24/7, 5-min walk to Walk of Fame. 2 miles to Bowl. Beloved music-fan stay for its quirky vibe.
Bars & Pubs
El Compadre
Echo Park Mexican restaurant and bar with TVs and flaming margaritas, popular before a Dodgers game.
Highland Park Brewery
Spacious Chinatown brewery and taproom with a dog-friendly patio across from a state historic park.
Frolic Room
Hollywood Boulevard's last surviving classic dive bar, in business since 1941 — 1963 Al Hirschfeld mural and Sinatra-to-Bukowski lore.
BMO Stadium (formerly Banc of California Stadium)
LAFC's purpose-built soccer stadium at Exposition Park, opened 2018 as Banc of California Stadium and renamed BMO Stadium in 2023; home of LAFC, Angel City FC, and the soon-to-be 2028 Olympic soccer.
Bootsy Bellows
David Arquette's vintage-glam Sunset Strip nightclub where Justin Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Leonardo DiCaprio party behind velvet ropes.
Gold Line Bar
A downtown LA neighborhood sports bar near Crypto.com Arena, Gold Line is where Lakers fans gather for pre-game beers and post-game celebrations. With craft brews on tap, TVs on every wall, and an energetic crowd on game nights, it captures DTLA's rising sports bar culture.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
LaSorted's Pizza
Chinatown pizzeria serving New York-style slices and pies, an easy stop before heading up to Dodger Stadium.
Fan Eats
Ototo
Echo Park sake bar and Japanese restaurant near the Vin Scully Avenue stadium entrance.
Fan Eats
Philippe The Original
Historic eatery near Union Station, famous as the home of the French dip sandwich.
Fan Eats
Pre-order picnic boxes from Plaza Marketplace by 6pm the night before
If you don't want to cook a picnic, Suzanne Goin-curated picnic boxes can be pre-ordered online up to 6pm the day before your concert and picked up at the Plaza Marketplace inside the Bowl. Plaza Marketplace also hosts free wine tastings every Wednesday and Sunday of the LA Phil season, starting one hour before gates open.
Fan Eats
Beachwood Cafe
Tucked inside Beachwood Canyon below the Hollywood Sign — 1970s-vibe cafe made famous by Harry Styles's lyric reference. Organic locally-sourced menu seven days a week.
Fan Eats
In-N-Out Burger — Hollywood (Sunset)
Open until 1:30am weekends, minutes from Hollywood Bowl. Default post-show late-night burger.
Things to Do
Things to Do
Rent a $1 seat cushion (or BYO)
Most Bowl seats (sections E through X2) are wooden benches with backs, and cushion rentals at the gate (typically a few dollars) are a longstanding part of the ritual; they often run out, so regulars BYO or arrive early. American Express cardholders can get a complimentary cushion at guest services with a valid card.
Things to Do
BYOB only on LA Phil-presented nights, not lease events
You can bring wine and beer (glass bottles allowed) into the Bowl, but only for LA Phil-presented events; lease events (most pop/rock concerts) are no-alcohol-BYO. No kegs or hard liquor either way. Coolers and baskets must measure under 15 by 15 by 22 inches and fit under your seat or inside your box.
Things to Do
Skip Highland Avenue: use Park & Ride or the Ovation Hollywood shuttle
Bowl parking is stacked, meaning you can be boxed in for 30-60 minutes after the show. The Park & Ride bus network serves multiple LA lots, and the Ovation Hollywood Shuttle (Line 671) runs every 15-20 minutes from a $25/day garage at 1736 N Orange Dr starting 2.5 hours before the show, with return buses ~20 minutes after concert end.
Things to Do
Pre-show picnicking is the defining LA rite
Picnicking at the Bowl is decades-old LA tradition: 14 designated picnic areas open as early as four hours before showtime, and Bowl regulars arrive with blankets, full meals, and wine glasses. Time Out LA calls it an LA rite of passage; philanthropist Dorothy Chandler is credited with turning Bowl picnicking into a high-status candelabra-and-silver affair generations ago.
Things to Do
Box subscribers pre-order Suzanne Goin 'Supper in Your Seats'
Box-seat ticket holders can pre-order Suzanne Goin summer-supper meals (with Caroline Styne wine pairings) delivered straight to their box. Each Bowl box has a wine-bottle holder, and boxes themselves are treated like family heirlooms passed down across generations of LA Phil subscribers.
Attraction
Griffith Observatory
LA's most iconic free attraction on the slopes of Mount Hollywood with planetarium shows, telescopes, and the most photographed view of the Hollywood sign and city skyline.
Plan Your Trip to Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles is tracked across 0 events and seats 56,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: Use the event cards below to select your next anchor date.
- Celebrities Tracked Here: Will Ferrell, Mary Hart and others appear in linked venue sightings.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into Los Angeles and Los Angeles hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Celebrity Sightings at Dodger Stadium
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dodger Stadium
Will Ferrell, Mary Hart have been spotted at Dodger Stadium.
Dodger Stadium has a capacity of 56,000 people.
Dodger Stadium opened in 1962. It was designed by Emil Praeger.
Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels play home games at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
Check our events page for upcoming events at Dodger Stadium.