Arizona Spring Training
Trip Highlights
We took a short Arizona trip from Sunday through Tuesday and attended two spring training games at Camelback Ranch, the spring home of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Spring training has a completely different feel than the regular season. The stadium is easy to walk, the pace is relaxed, and you can move around and watch from different spots throughout the game. It’s one of the best ways to enjoy baseball up close while still keeping the day chill and flexible.
Our hotel was located about 10 minutes from the stadium, which made getting to and from the games simple and stress-free.
Between innings we explored the park, grabbed snacks and spent time enjoying the spring sunshine and atmosphere.
During the second game, we watched a full Dodgers starting lineup that included both established veterans and younger players competing for roster spots. One of the things that makes spring training special is being able to see this mix of talent from much closer vantage points than you normally would during the regular season.
It was a great reminder of how relaxed and accessible the spring training environment can be, especially when you have time to walk the stadium and enjoy everything going on around it.
Dining Highlights
• Dinner at The Sicilian Butcher, from chef Joey Maggiore, kicked things off right… great pizza, a lively room and the kind of casual energy that made it easy to settle in and get excited for the games ahead.
• Breakfast at Original Breakfast House, a longtime Phoenix favorite. It has that classic neighborhood diner feel with pancakes that you cannot miss!
• Dinner at Arrowhead Grill, a classic steakhouse and one of the standout meals of the trip. It has that timeless “special night out” energy that makes the night feel like quite the occasion.
• Dumplings at Niu MaMa Kitchens, easily one of the coolest surprises of the trip. The space, the Asian flavors and the whole experience made it a really memorable final night stop before heading back home.
What Made This Trip Special
• Two Dodgers spring training games over three days
• Seeing a full Dodgers lineup up close during spring training
• Accommodations located about 10 minutes from the stadium
• Easy walking access around Camelback Ranch with multiple viewing areas
• Ballpark snacks and time in the Arizona sunshine (before summer, thankfully!)
• Exploring the local dining scene between games
• A relaxed schedule that worked well even on a short Sunday–Tuesday getaway
