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Anaheim / Orange County
has Something For Everyone
With so much to see and do in Anaheim the question is where to begin. Fortunately we’ve made it easy for you with a directory of top things to do and top places to visit on your next trip to Anaheim. No matter what reason you visit Anaheim, business or leisure, with or without family, you’ll keep yourself busy with our Anaheim What to Do Guide.
For those traveling with families, Anaheim has world recognized theme parks and attractions such as Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure and Knott’s Berry Farm to satisfy even the most demanding interests. In case you are still deciding which hotel has the best location as to where you want to go, click here for Anaheim hotels near all the popular attractions.
If theme parks are not on your list then visit our
lovely neighborhoods (see link) for great galleries, fine shopping,
and travel in the surrounding area. Try a game of golf
or visit any of our many beaches on your next
trip as Anaheim is close to some of the best beaches on the West Coast, such
as Laguna Beach and Newport Beach.
Disneyland® Resort
Since 1955, Orange County has been home to a very famous Mouse. Disneyland®
Resort, Mickey Mouse's kingdom and the crowning jewel of Walt Disney's marketing
vision, entertains millions of visitors each year and is one of the most well-known
landmarks of Southern California. The park encompasses more than 60 major rides,
50 shops and 30 restaurants divided among eight themed lands. New innovations
like the "FastPass" system helps keep waiting in line to a minimum.
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Disney's California Adventure® Park
Disney's California Adventure® Park just might be the second happiest
place on earth. Located directly across from Disneyland® Resort,
Disney's California Adventure® Park squeezes a sampling of the Golden
State's major attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica Pier, Gold Rush Country
and others, into 55 acres of thrill rides, exhibits, shops, dining and other
entertainment. Disney's California Adventure® Park's newest ride
and attraction is The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, an eerie trip through a
haunted hotel with a 130 ft drop at the end of it all. webiste
Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney is a 300,000 square-foot dining/shopping/entertainment promenade.
It features such flagship entertainment facilities as a House of Blues, a 12-screen
movie theater and ESPN Zone. There are also 15 shops (including the inevitable
and massive, Disney store), seven full-service restaurants and an open-air bar.
It's a fun place to relax after a busy day at the theme parks. website
Anaheim Garden Walk
Newly opened on June 14 2008, the Anaheim Garden Walk promises to be one of
Anaheim's top shopping and dining destinations. Located just steps from Disneyland
and a few blocks from the Courtyard Anaheim, this chic and modern outdoor mall
is sure to fulfill all of your shopping and dining needs. Browse a variety of
upscale stores such as Brooks Brothers, The Sunglass Hut, and Tommy Bahama just
to name a few or grab a bite at some of the world's top restaurants and eateries
such as Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., P.F. Chang's, and McCormick & Schmick's. Please
check the mall website
regularly as new stores are opening every day throughout the summer.
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim first became a meetings and conventions destination in 1967 with the
construction of the domed Arena which stands on Katella Avenue. Since those
early days, the Anaheim Convention Center has gone through 3 major expansion
projects plus several cosmetic renovations to update the Center. Each expansion
added another major exhibit hall plus meeting space. The recently completed
expansion is a complete transformation of the Anaheim Convention Center structure
and surrounding campus.
Angel Stadium
Home to the 2002 World Champion Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The stadium was
recently renovated at a total cost estimated at $100 million and the project
was completed in time for the Anaheim Angels Opening Day, April 1, 1998. Angel
Stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 45,050 and benefits from the
beautiful Orange County weather.
Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim
As one of Southern California's premier entertainment and sports venue, the
Arrowhead Pond hosts a variety of first-class events each year including concerts,
sporting events and family shows. The 650,000-square-foot arena is home to the
NHL Mighty Ducks of Anaheim as well as the prestigious John R. Wooden Classic
and Fight Night at the Pond. Annual events include the Ringling Bros. and Barnum
& Bailey Circus, the World Wrestling Entertainment and the Harlem Globetrotters
Knott’s Berry Farm
Knott's Berry Farm, America's oldest and twelfth most-visited amusement park,
re-creates the atmosphere of the Old West in six themed areas including Ghost
Town, Fiesta Village, Wild Water Wilderness, Indian Trails, The Boardwalk and
Camp Snoopy. In all, Knott's Berry Farm features 160 acres of wild rides, live
shows and family attractions, and is open every day of the year except Christmas.
Discovery Science Center
Imaginations twist and fly through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery
Science Center in Santa Ana. Exhibits include Virtual Volleyball, a Bed
of Nails, a Shake Shack and Dino Quest – the World’s First Interactive
Dinosaur Adventure! Now Open - Discovery Science Center has partnered with the
Anaheim Ducks to showcase The Science of Hockey, a permanent exhibition that
explores physics, physiology and flying pucks! Open Daily 10am-5pm.
Catalina Island
Time seems to slow down here. Enjoy crystal clear waters, sunlit beaches and
the relaxing sensation of “island time”. Rent a golf cart or explore
quaint shops, dining and a historical casino in the City of Avalon. Spot a buffalo
on the bus ride across the island to the village of Two Harbors. website
Bolsa Chica State Beach and Ecological Reserve
“Bolsa Chica” means “little pocket” in Spanish, as the
area was once part of a historic Spanish land grant. The Beach is the spot folks
come for surf fishing for everything from perch to sand shark. Keep an eye out
for the unique sport of barehanded fishing for California grunion. website
Ocean Institut, Dana Point
The Ocean Institute is nationally known for its marine science, environmental
education and history programs. Weekends are your chance of ocean science when
the Ocean Institute opens to the public. website
International Surfing Museum
The International Surfing Museum located in Huntington Beach, is home to a collection
of some of the artifacts in the history of surfing. website
Pacific Marine Mammal Center
Have fun observing and learning about California Northern elephant seals, harbor
seals and fur nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, and release of
marine mammmals stranded along Orange County coastline. Admission is free. website
Mission San Juan Capistrano
Experience culture and history in many ways - from audio tours, to educational
tour booklets, fun exhibits and historical re-enactments. website
Crystal Cove State Park
Breath-taking! Three miles of Pacific coastline, plus wooded canyons, open bluffs,
and offshore waters designated as an underwater park. It is an amazing feeling
of being “away from it all” despite being so near to one of the
largest populated centers in the US. website
1000 Steps Beach
If the local residents had it their way, this spot is only for those in-the-know.
It has a friendly, cool beach scene of surfing and volleyball accessible via
a steep set of stairs. There aren’t really 1000 steps, but actually about
230 steps that feel like 1,000 given their steep nature. website
Peter Blake Gallery
This nationally and internationally acclaimed gallery opened in 1993 with a
philosophy that a gallery shouldn’t just be about retail. It specializes
in showcasing the contemporary and modern works by established and talented
emerging California artists. Exhibits rotate monthly. website
Location of Each Hotel
JCourtyard by Marriott
- Located mins to Disneyland Resort, Disney’s new California
Adventure and Downtown Disney district
- Walking distance to the Anaheim Convention Center
- 10 minutes from The Block at Orange and Crystal Cathedral
- A Disneyland® Good Neighbor Anaheim Hotel
Portofino Inn and Suites
- Across the street from Disneyland Resort, Disney’s new California Adventure and Downtown Disney district
- Adjacent to the newly expanded Anaheim Convention Center
- 10 minutes from The Block at Orange, The Anaheim Pond and Edison Field
- Complimentary parking; some covered parking available
- A Disneyland® Good Neighbor Anaheim Hotel
Jolly Roger Inn
- Located across the street from Disneyland Resort, Disney’s new California Adventure and Downtown Disney district
- Next door to the Anaheim Convention Center
- 10 minutes from The Block at Orange and Crystal Cathedral
- A Disneyland® Good Neighbor Anaheim Hotel
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