Ten stadium and arena facilities across Los Angeles, San Francisco, Anaheim, San Jose, Lake Elsinore, and San Diego made this list. These venues range from professional baseball stadiums and ice rinks to community parks and Olympic-level swim stadiums. Ratings for these locations fall between 4.4 and 4.8 stars, based on a total volume of reviews that reaches over 50,000 for the highest-rated site.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the venue rating by the log of the review count, with no paid placements included.
1. Dodger Stadium
Located at 1000 Vin Scully Ave in Los Angeles, this venue holds a 4.7 rating from 50,169 reviews. Visitors can take a tour of the stadium and field to see the locker room and explore the history of the facility.
2. Oracle Park
This San Francisco stadium has a 4.7 rating from 31,739 reviews. Guests noted the fantastic club level and the variety of food options available around the area, though some found it difficult to identify which public entrances were open for games.
3. Angel Stadium
Angel Stadium is located in Anaheim and maintains a 4.6 rating based on 27,392 reviews.
4. SAP Center
Based in San Jose, the SAP Center has a 4.6 rating from 12,365 reviews.
5. Diamond Stadium of Lake Elsinore
With a 4.6 rating and 2,024 reviews, this Lake Elsinore venue is noted for clean seats and employees who entertain the crowd during games.
6. Sharks Ice at San Jose
This San Jose facility holds a 4.6 rating from 1,543 reviews.
7. Hourglass Community Park
Located in San Diego, this park has a 4.4 rating from 785 reviews. While the park is kept decently clean, reviews indicate the playground is largely inoperable, with missing slides and removed monkey bars.
8. LA84 Foundation/John C. Argue Swim Stadium
This Los Angeles swim stadium has a 4.5 rating from 393 reviews. It features clear water and an Olympics-level lap pool monitored by lifeguards.
9. Jackie Robinson Stadium
This historic Los Angeles stadium has a 4.6 rating from 329 reviews. One visitor noted that a lack of bathrooms can be an issue during full games.
10. Tech CU Arena
Located in San Jose, this arena has a 4.8 rating from 199 reviews. It is a smaller venue that puts guests close to the action, with helpful attendants and food and drinks located near the seating.
How we ranked these
Our list is generated using a formula that balances average user ratings with the total number of reviews to ensure statistical significance. For more details, see our methodology.