West Coast Tour
Pacific coast journey through three distinct football cultures
About This Itinerary
The West Coast Tour showcases America's Pacific seaboard from Seattle to LA. Experience Seattle's passionate supporter culture, the Bay Area's tech-meets-soccer scene, and finish in the entertainment capital at SoFi Stadium. This trip works great with flights between cities or an epic coastal road trip.
Cities You'll Visit
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Day 1: Arrival in the Emerald City
🇺🇸 Seattle
Arrive at SEA-TAC Airport
Check in Downtown, explore Pike Place Market
Tip: Don't just see the fish throwing - explore the lower levels
Dinner in Capitol Hill neighborhood
Craft beer tour - Seattle has 100+ breweries
Day 2: Match Day at Lumen Field
🇺🇸 Seattle
Coffee at the original Starbucks
Tip: Skip this tourist trap - go to Elm Coffee Roasters instead
March to the Match with Sounders supporters
Tip: ECS (Emerald City Supporters) organize the best marches
World Cup match at Lumen Field
Post-game at bars in Pioneer Square
Day 3: Seattle Exploration
🇺🇸 Seattle
Visit Space Needle and Chihuly Garden
Ferry to Bainbridge Island
Tip: Best views of Seattle skyline
Seafood dinner in Ballard
Day 4: Fly to San Francisco
🇺🇸 San Francisco
Fly Seattle to SFO (2 hours)
Check in near Union Square or SOMA
Walk across Golden Gate Bridge at sunset
Tip: Dress warm - it's always cold on the bridge
Dinner in the Mission District
Day 5: Match Day at Levi's Stadium
🇺🇸 San Francisco
Explore Fisherman's Wharf (or skip if touristy isn't your thing)
Caltrain to Santa Clara (1 hour)
Tip: Special match day trains run
World Cup match at Levi's Stadium
Tip: Bring sunscreen - no shade in most sections
Return to SF, drinks in North Beach
Day 6: Bay Area Day
🇺🇸 San Francisco
Alcatraz tour (book 2+ weeks ahead)
Explore Haight-Ashbury or Castro
Watch matches at Mad Dog in the Fog
Tip: Best soccer bar in SF
Day 7: Fly to LA
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Fly SFO to LAX (1.5 hours)
Check in near Santa Monica or Hollywood
Beach sunset at Santa Monica Pier
Tacos in East LA
Tip: Best Mexican food north of the border
Day 8: Match Day at SoFi & Departure
🇺🇸 Los Angeles
Breakfast in Venice Beach
Pre-game near SoFi in Inglewood
World Cup match at SoFi Stadium
Tip: The Infinity Screen is 70,000 sq ft of LED!
Depart from LAX
Tip: Allow extra time - LAX traffic is brutal
Estimated Budget
*Excludes match tickets. Includes flights, hotels, food, and activities.
Ideal For
Highlights
- Seattle's legendary Sounders supporter culture
- Tech-forward Levi's Stadium in the Bay Area
- SoFi Stadium's incredible Infinity Screen
- Beautiful Pacific Coast Highway (if driving)
- Best weather of any itinerary
Travel Tips
- •Flights between cities are affordable and save lots of time
- •LA requires a car - rent one for days 7-8
- •San Francisco is walkable downtown, but Uber for hills and distance
- •Seattle is compact - no car needed
- •Book Alcatraz tickets 2-3 weeks in advance
Packing Essentials
- •Layers - SF is always 15°F cooler than expected
- •Sunglasses and sunscreen for LA
- •Comfortable walking shoes
- •Rain jacket for Seattle (just in case)
- •Beach gear for LA