Los Angeles · Santa Monica · Hollywood

TK's Bachelor Party

Four guys. Four days. Karts, games, and Dodger Dogs.

JUN 4 - JUN 7, 2026
The Big Three

Locked anchors

Everything else gets built around these.

🎮
Friday · 2:00 PM
Summer Game Fest Showcase
Dolby Theatre, Hollywood
Locked
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Saturday · 9:00 AM
K1 Circuit Winchester
1.1 mile outdoor track · 80+ mph
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Saturday · 7:10 PM
Dodgers vs Angels
Glasnow bobblehead night · Dodger Stadium
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The Crew

Who's in

TK
Tony "TK"
Seattle · The Groom
K
Kyle
Seattle
J
Jace
Portland
C
Connor
Seattle
Home Base

Shore Hotel, Santa Monica

Across the street from the Pier. Walking distance to the beach, Third Street, and most of Thursday and Sunday plans.

Address1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Check inThu Jun 4, 3:00 PM
Check outSun Jun 7, 11:00 AM
MapOpen in Maps
StatusTentative · Airbnb still in play
What To Bring

Packing list

Light layers. LA hits 75 by day, low 60s at night.

ID + cards
Closed-toe shoes (K1)
Sunglasses
Light jacket
Swim trunks
Comfortable walking shoes
Phone charger
Backup battery
Dodgers gear (optional)
SPF
Day 1 · Thursday June 4
Land. Settle in. Pier sunset.
Easy day. Get everyone on the ground, get a drink, walk the boardwalk.
Afternoon
Fly SEA / PDX into LAX
Afternoon arrival is the sweet spot. Jace coordinates from PDX, the rest from SEA.
Flight times TBD per traveler
On Arrival
Pick up the Turo at LAX
SUV or minivan, big enough for four guys and luggage. Kyle is the booker and primary driver. Group pays Kyle back, split four ways at the end.
Booking TBD
~20 min drive
LAX to Shore Hotel
Drop bags, decompress, change.
Sunset
Santa Monica Pier walk
Right across the street from the hotel. Easy way to shake off travel.
Dinner
Pick one (all walkable)
  • CassiaCal-Asian, group-friendly, ~10 min walk
  • Misfit Restaurant + BarAmerican, lively, Third Street Promenade
  • Tar & RosesSmall plates, wood-fired, solid bachelor energy
  • The LobsterPier-side classic, oceanfront
Group picks day-of
After Dinner
Drinks within a 10-min walk
  • The Bungalow at Fairmont MiramarBeach-shack bar, fire pits
  • Chez JayOld-school dive, sailors-and-celebs lore
  • Bodega Wine BarIf we want chill
  • Third Street Promenade crawlCasual, easy
Pick a vibe day-of
Day 2 · Friday June 5
Summer Game Fest day.
The whole reason the trip happens this weekend.
Morning
Slow start in Santa Monica
Coffee at Caffe Luxxe or Blue Bottle. Beach walk, Venice Boardwalk drive-by, or the hotel pool.
~12:00 PM
Light lunch in Santa Monica
Stay close so we leave on time. No big sit-down.
12:30 PM
Roll out for Hollywood
Allow 60 min for Friday traffic. Park at Hollywood & Highland garage by 1:30 PM.
2:00 PM
Summer Game Fest main showcase
At the Dolby Theatre. Roughly two hours of trailers, reveals, and big swings. Day of the Devs and Play Days continue after if we want to stick around.
Our seats
Section MEZ2 · Row C · Seats 16-19
Mezzanine, four in a row. $56.05 each.
Tickets purchased
Dinner
Hollywood eats
  • Musso & Frank Grill100-year-old Hollywood institution. Martinis. Steaks.
  • YamashiroHilltop, big views, Japanese
  • In-N-Out on SunsetFast, cheap, fine
Group picks day-of
Night
Pick a lane
  • The Comedy StoreSunset. Friday lineups are stacked. Strong pick for bachelor energy.
  • Highlight RoomRooftop, pool, DJ, scene
  • No VacancySpeakeasy, books up fast
  • Whisky a Go GoRock and roll history tour
Decide before booking comedy tix
Day 3 · Saturday June 6
K1 in the AM. Dodgers at night.
The big day. Set alarms.
7:30 AM
Out the door with coffee
Closed-toe shoes. No flip flops. Long pants make the suits more comfortable.
8:45 AM
Arrive K1 Circuit Winchester
About 80 miles SE on the 10 then the 15. Block 90 to 100 min for the drive.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
License + 2-3 races on the 1.1 mile track
Real outdoor karts. 80+ mph. This is the karting we actually wanted.
Booking required for 4
~12:30 PM
Lunch at the K1 Paddock Lounge
Right at the track, overlooks the action. Easy reset before the drive.
1:00 PM
Drive back to Santa Monica
About 90 min in normal traffic. Reverse the morning route.
2:30 - 5:00 PM
Pool, hot tub, beach, nap
Recovery block. Eat something light. Hydrate. Get cleaned up.
5:30 PM
Roll for Dodger Stadium
Allow 45 min. Park Lot 1 or 2 by 6:15 PM, walk to the gates.
7:10 PM
First pitch · Dodgers vs Angels
Freeway Series. Tyler Glasnow Starter Series bobblehead to the first 40,000 fans. Be in the gates early.
Tickets locked once purchased
Post-Game
Echo Park or back to base
Parking dumps traffic for 30-45 min, so a stop makes sense.
  • Guisados Echo ParkLate-night tacos, 10 min from the stadium
  • The Short StopLegendary Dodgers dive bar
  • Or back to Santa MonicaBig day, fair option
Read the room
Day 4 · Sunday June 7
Brunch and bounce.
Whatever feels right. Don't miss flights.
Morning
Brunch in Santa Monica
  • Huckleberry CafeBakery legend. Worth the line.
  • Blue DaisyChill local spot
  • R+D KitchenSolid all-around
If time allows
One last loop
Beach walk, Venice Boardwalk, or pier breakfast. Depends on flight times.
11:00 AM
Check out
Request late checkout at the desk if needed.
12:00 PM
Head to LAX
About 20 min. Return the Turo. Anything after 2 PM works for a comfortable departure.
Afternoon
Fly home
Specific times TBD per traveler.
Flight times TBD
At a Glance

Status board

What's locked, what's still in motion. Updated as we book.

What When Status
Shore Hotel Thu - Sat (3 nights) Tentative · Airbnb in play
SGF Tickets · MEZ2 Row C, Seats 16-19 Fri Jun 5, 2:00 PM Booked · $224.20 total ($56.05 each)
K1 Circuit (group of 4) Sat Jun 6, 9:00 AM Need reservation
Dodgers vs Angels Sat Jun 6, 7:10 PM Need to buy · moving fast
Alaska SEA-LAX (Kyle/Tony/Connor) Thu Jun 4, PM TBD per traveler
PDX-LAX (Jace) Thu Jun 4, PM TBD
LAX-SEA / LAX-PDX Sun Jun 7, PM TBD per traveler
Turo rental (SUV/minivan) Thu pickup, Sun return at LAX Kyle to book · split 4 ways
Friday night plan Fri Jun 5, evening Decide before comedy tix
Saturday post-game Sat Jun 6, late Day-of call
Decision points to close out before booking gets serious: hotel vs Airbnb, Friday night choice (drives whether we buy Comedy Store tickets), and flight times so the Turo pickup window makes sense.

Logistics

🏨 Home Base
Shore Hotel1515 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica
Check inThu Jun 4, 3:00 PM
Check outSun Jun 7, 11:00 AM
MapApple Maps · Google Maps
🚙 Rental Car
PlanTuro SUV or minivan
PickupLAX, Thursday afternoon
ReturnLAX, Sunday before flights
DriverKyle (primary booker)
Cost split4 ways · pay Kyle back
✈️ Flights
KyleAlaska · SEA → LAX · TBD
TonyAlaska · SEA → LAX · TBD
ConnorAlaska · SEA → LAX · TBD
JacePDX → LAX · TBD
📍 Key Distances from Shore Hotel
Santa Monica PierAcross the street
Venice Beach5 min drive · 30 min walk
LAX~20 min
Dolby Theatre30-40 min (Friday traffic)
Dodger Stadium30-45 min
K1 Circuit Winchester90-100 min · ~80 mi SE
Heads Up

Cost estimate

Rough numbers so nobody gets surprised. Updates as we book.

Estimated per person
~$1,500 - $1,800
All-in: flight, lodging, rental car split, tickets, food, drinks, misc.
Book yourself
Flight (RT)
Alaska SEA-LAX · PDX-LAX for Jace
~$250 - $350
Dodgers Ticket
Sat 7:10 PM · Glasnow bobblehead night
~$80 - $120
Kyle fronts · split 4 ways
SGF Ticket Booked
MEZ2 Row C, Seats 16-19 · $224.20 total
$56.05
Shore Hotel
3 nights, suite or 2 rooms · per-person share
~$350 - $425
Turo Rental
SUV/minivan · 3 days + gas · per-person share
~$100 - $150
Pay onsite
K1 Circuit
License + 2-3 races
~$130 - $180
Food & drinks
4 days, varies a lot by night out
~$350 - $500
Parking & misc
Dodger Stadium lot, Dolby garage, coffee
~$80 - $120
How the split works: Kyle puts the hotel and Turo on his card. Everyone Venmos him their share once the bookings are firm. Flights and tickets each guy buys directly so points/loyalty/seat picks are on you.