Angel Stadium of Anaheim - MLB Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Throughout the years, the modern-style stadium has gone through many name changes and seating arrangements under its different ownership regimes. Angel Stadium of Anaheim, as its commonly referred to as this day has served as the home of the MLB Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim since their move from nearby Los Angeles in 1966. Prior to the ground breaking of Angel Stadium, the Angels called Wrigley Field in 1961 ( Pacific Coast League affiliation) and Chavez Ravine (Dodgers Stadium) from 1962-1965 their home. Unknown to the youth who are just beginning to understand the game of baseball, Angel Stadium has undergone several structural modifications in its existence beginning in 1980. To accommodate the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, Angel Stadium underwent a major reconfiguration to a multi-purpose stadium which saw the stadium extend the upper deck and mezzanine completely around the playing field which as result, blocked the view of the local mountains and 57 freeway. For those who never got to experience this configuration, you can see a photo of it here. The Rams eventually relocated to St. Louis in 1994 where they have played ever since. During that same year, the stadium suffered minor damage as result of the Northridge earthquake on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The stadium was restored to its baseball-only configuration beginning in 1997 following the Angels acquisition by the Walt Disney Company. These changes resulted in the majority of the outfield seating being demolished in-favor of an out-of-town scoreboard below the right field seats, outfield bleacher pavilions and the "California Spectacular", a mountainside covered in real trees and artificial rocks which feature water geysers and fireworks erupt at the beginning of a game and anytime the Angels win or hit a homerun.

If you plan on going to the stadium for the first time, I recommend parking away from the stadium in smaller lots as it's more affordable. For food options, you have many options between The Grandstand selection of stadium food, Panda Express, Carl's JR and Jack In The Box. If you're not a fan of stadium food, there is a small strip mall located across the street made up of Togo's, Carl's JR and Fresca's.

Angel Stadium has hosted its share of notable events including:
MLB All Star Game: 1967, 1989 and 20110
KROQ Weenie Roast 2000 featuring Ozzy Osbourne
Rod Carew and George Brett's 3,000th career hit
Reggie Jackon's 500th career home run
Mickey Mantle's last game-winning home run
Site where Nolan Ryan threw 4 of his record 7 career no-hitters.