I’ve Lived in LA for 15 Years and the Dodger Stadium Tour Just Became My New Favorite Recommendation
When friends or family visit me in LA, I usually steer them toward the usual suspects: the Griffith Observatory, a studio tour or a hike up to the Hollywood Sign. But now that I’ve gone on one of the Dodger Stadium Tours, I’ve completely changed my starting lineup.
I used to think Dodger Stadium was “just another baseball stadium,” but it is so much more than that. After walking through the Dodger Clubhouse where Shohei Otani and Mookie Betts get ready on game day to standing in the same dugout where baseball legends have stood, I left genuinely excited in a way I haven’t felt about an LA tour in years.
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Everything You Need to Know About Dodger Stadium Tours
As they say in baseball, “You can’t tell the players without a program!” So here’s a breakdown of what you can expect to see on the Dodger Stadium Tours.
The Vin Scully Press Box
The Dodger Stadium Tour starts by taking the elevator down to the Fifth Floor where the Vin Scully Press Box is located. The press box itself isn’t very impressive. (I don’t know who would get excited seeing a bunch of empty chairs that have the best seats in the stadium.) This stop is about being in the same area where Vin Scully, the voice of the Dodgers, announced “It’s time for Dodger baseball” for nearly four decades.
Hall of Memorabilia
After exiting the Vin Scully Press Box, we walked through the Hall of Memorabilia. Anyone can access this area during a game. But on the tour you have more time to appreciate what’s on display without throngs of people running into you.
Our tour guide gave us a small history lesson on the Dodger logo, colors (in 1937 the team color was Kelly green!) and their name.
Fun fact: the Dodgers are the only team named after their fans. The name “Dodgers” date back to their Brooklyn days. Fans earned the name “trolley dodgers” because they had to dodge the trolleys to get to the ballpark.
We also got to view the actual luggage cases used by the team. There’s even a picture of Jackie Robinson sitting on one.
Trophy Room
The trophy room, located on the first floor, is just what it sounds like. Every wall you look at is lined with awards: Golden Glove Awards, Cy Young Awards, Silver Sluggers and five World Series trophies. (The Golden Gloves are actually replicas. The real ones are given to the players.)
Dodger Interview Room
If you’ve ever seen a post-game interview, this is the room where it happens! The Dodger Interview Room is basically a room full of chairs for the press and a large table that sits in front of TV screens. The cool thing about this stop is you have the opportunity to take a photo at the table.
Dodger Clubhouse
The highlight of the Dodger Clubhouse Tour is visiting the Dodger Clubhouse. Unlike the SoFi Stadium Tour, which lets you walk freely around the locker room, the Dodger Clubhouse is roped off. And for good reason. A lot of the players’ clothes, shoes and memorabilia are sitting in the lockers.
This is the only stop on the tour where photos are not allowed. It’s not a Dodger-imposed rule; it’s a Major League Baseball rule for all teams and stadiums.
Dodger Weight Room and Batting Tunnel
Directly outside the Dodger Clubhouse is the weight room and batting tunnel. As someone who is allergic to working out, I didn’t find this stop very interesting.
Dugout Club
The Dugout Club is basically where all the celebrities and people paying for the really expensive seats get to eat and drink. Our tour guide told us the Dugot Club is fine dining. So I guess no Dodger Dogs for them.
Dodger Dugout and Field
The final stop of the tour, the dugout and the field, might be the coolest. There’s something about feeling and hearing the dirt crunch under your shoes and staring up into the stadium seats that makes you feel like a Dodger, if only for a few minutes
Dodger Stadium Tour Pros
Here’s what the Dodger Stadium Tour knocked out of the park.
The Tour Guide
I believe a tour guide can make or break a tour. And the Dodger Stadium Tour is a perfect example. James, our tour guide, was fantastic. You can tell he loves his job and loves to share the history of the Dodgers with fans of all ages. He also talked loudly, something other tours could benefit from. (Cough, cough. Sony Studios.)
Tour Group Size
Our tour group had around 15 people, which was a good size.
The Stadium
I’ve been to a couple of Dodger games, but the Dodger Stadium Tour made me realize how beautiful of a stadium it really is.
The Value
While Dodger Stadium Tours may cost more than other stadium tours, I think it’s worth the cost. The Dodger Stadium Clubhouse Tour lasted nearly 2 hours and I got to see so much.
Dodger Stadium Tour Cons
And here’s where the Dodger Stadium Tour stuck out with me.
Parking Directions
They definitely need better signage to direct you to Parking Lot P.
The MLB App
Forcing me to download an app to access tickets that I paid for is a terrible user experience. Also, the ticket popped up on my phone’s home screen with the incorrect time for my tour. It made me think I booked the wrong time. (I didn’t.)
Dodger Stadium Tours FAQs
Want to know more about the Dodger Stadium Tours? Here are answers to some of the most popular and frequently asked questions.
How long is the Dodger Stadium Tour?
How long the Dodger Stadium Tour lasts depend on which Dodger Stadium Tour you book.
Daily Dodger Stadium Tour: 75 minutes
Clubhouse Tour: 2 hours (available on select weekends)
Botanic Garden Tour: 90 minutes (select Fridays)
Hands-On History Tour: 2 hours (select Sundays)
Jackie Robinson Tour: 90 minutes (select dates)
Fernando-Mania Tour: 90 minutes (select Saturdays)
VIP Tour: 45 minutes (only available on select home games)
Pregame Tour: 45 minutes (regular season home games)
Do you have to like baseball to enjoy the Dodger Stadium Tour?
As someone who isn’t a baseball fan, I really enjoyed the Dodger Stadium Tour. It strikes the right balance of appealing to both baseball fans and non-baseball fans. If you like learning about history or want a unique experience you can only get in LA, I think you’ll love the Dodger Stadium Tour. And you might even leave with new appreciation for the sport.
How do I buy Dodger Stadium Tour tickets?
You can purchase Dodger Stadium tour tickets through the Dodgers website or MLB.com. The ticket buying process is easy; downloading your tickets is not.
Rather than attaching tickets to your confirmation email, the MLB holds them hostage until you download their Ballpark App. (The email warns you that only digital tickets will be accepted.) Once you download the app, set up your account, verify your email and verify your phone number, you can add the Dodger Stadium Tour tickets to your Apple Wallet.
I highly suggest you download the Ballpark app a couple of days before your Dodger Stadium Tour because it’s a hassle to download and verify everything.
Is parking free for Dodger Stadium Tours?
Unlike game days, parking for Dodger Stadium Tours is free. You enter through Sunset Gate A. HOWEVER, the security guard gave me terrible directions. You will be told to follow a blue line and look for Lot P, which seems pretty straightforward. It’s not. I ended up exiting the parking lot and U-turned to get back in only to be told to go all the way back to the main entrance. Why they don’t have better signage is beyond me.
Here’s my parking tip for Dodger Stadium Tours: Forget following the blue line. Turn left at what looks like the first opportunity to turn left. (There should be a stadium employee around there to ask.)
Where to Stay Near Dodger Stadium
Whether you’re going on one of the Dodger Stadium Tours or attending a Dodger game, Downtown LA or Chinatown will put you closest to the stadium. (There is a free shuttle from Union Station to Dodger Stadium on game days.)
📍 Aiden Los Angeles Downtown Dragon Gate ($)
Why you should book it: This budget-friendly hotel is located on the edge of Chinatown. It’s also a short 5 minute drive to Dodger Stadium.
📍 Miyako Hotel Los Angeles ($$)
Why you should book it: Located in the heart of Little Tokyo, this Japanese-style hotel is praised for its spacious rooms and cleanliness. There’s also a Shohei Ohtani mural on the wall of the hotel, making it the ultimate hotel for Dodger fans.
📍 Conrad Los Angeles ($$$$)
Why you should book it: This 5-star hotel is one of the best (and highly rated) hotels in Downtown Los Angeles. If you’re looking for great service and an incredible location, you won’t be disappointed.
Are Dodger Stadium Tours Worth It?
To put it in baseball terms, Dodger Stadium Tours are a home run. Whether you bleed Dodger blue or you can barely tell a strike from a ball, the Dodger Stadium Tours offer something unexpectedly special: behind-the-scenes access that makes you realize this isn’t just a baseball stadium, it’s a living piece of Los Angeles history, best experienced from the inside.
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