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May 23 2013
Artists Village Open House/Santa Ana Art Walk
On the first Saturday evening of every month, join the gallery owners of the Artists ...more
May 23 2013
Balboa Art Walk
Displayed along the bayside walkway that surrounds Balboa Island, the Art Walk offers...more
May 23 2013
Celebration of Surf
A new evening music and arts festival, presented on the eve of the Hurley Pro surf co...more
May 23 2013
Coastline Car Classic
An extraordinary motorsport event showcasing the elegance, craftsmanship, and beauty ...more
May 23 2013
First Night Fullerton
Celebrate New Year's Eve in historic Downtown Fullerton on December 31st. Modeled aft...more
May 23 2013
First Thursdays Art Walk
Take a walk on the "art side" when more than 50 participating galleries ope...more
May 23 2013
Global Village Festival
Reflecting the multifaceted and multicultural city of Irvine itself, this festival fe...more
May 23 2013
Grand Prix of Cycling
NRC Criterium race brings world-class athletes to race through the streets of Dana Po...more
Jun 1 2013
Irvine Studio Arts Festival
More than 100 local and national artisans display original works of art, including ce...more
May 23 2013
Korean Festival
Celebrating Korean history, tradition and culture, this family-oriented event feature...more
Anaheim/Orange County
Welcome to Anaheim, California!
Anaheim, The OC's second largest city, is a vibrant metropolis attracting approximately 20 million visitors each year. You'll find plenty of things to see and do: inviting OC beaches, unparalleled shopping and entertainment, trendy restaurants, sexy nightlife, championship golf, lively art districts, and ultimate family attractions and theme parks. Warm sunshine, swaying palm trees and breathtaking ocean views create a relaxed lifestyle where shorts, sandals and sunglasses are always in season.
Major Anaheim attractions include Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney District, Anaheim Convention Center, Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Honda Center, home of the NHL Anaheim Ducks, The Grove, and a large number of hotels and family-friendly restaurants.
Anaheim of today is very different from years past. The center of Anaheim's visitor industry has undergone a 5 billion dollar transformation and reinvented itself as the Anaheim ResortTM district. Today, the Anaheim Resort district welcomes visitors year-round to experience theme park thrills, professional sports and recreation and innovative meetings, trade show and special events in a world-class resort destination.
The Anaheim Resort district is filled with palm tree-lined boulevards creating a classic Southern California environment. Although the Resort is a walkable setting, a convenient visitor shuttle service (ART - Anaheim Resort Transport) is also available to transport visitors between hotels, attractions, the Anaheim Convention Center, and nearby shopping, dining and evening entertainment.
Whether it's for business or pleasure, hotels close to the Disneyland Resort and Anaheim Convention Center put you right in the center of all there is to see and do in Orange County. There are approximately 20,000 hotel rooms in Anaheim alone! There's an option for everyone within the Anaheim Resort Hotel collection.
Hungry in Anaheim? An array of diverse dining options are just footsteps away, from casual, family-friendly atmospheres to exquisite fine dining. The Anaheim Resort's restaurant scene now offers more than ever before, from the famed steak houses like Morton's The Steakhouse and Ruth's Chris Steak House, to some of the nation's most popular restaurants such as McCormick and Schmick's Grille, PF Chang's, Cheesecake Factory, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and California Pizza Kitchen, all of which can be found at the nearby dining, shopping and entertainment center, Anaheim GardenWalk.
The high-energy district of Downtown Disney features a fantastic array of dining options and tasty cuisine including Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, House of Blues and Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar.
Two of Anaheim's award-winning restaurants, located conveniently close to the Anaheim Resort, excel in terms of inventive cuisine and outstanding service: Anaheim White House and Mr. Stox. Lively atmosphere and fresh California cuisine can be enjoyed at the ultra-modern The Catch Restaurant, just a short taxi ride away. Family fare is all abundant in the Anaheim Resort District, and many area restaurants have a "kids eat free" option, so be sure to ask for special offers.
With a wealth of fun things to do, great places to stay and delicious food to eat, Orange County is the ideal destination to vacation in, no matter what your age. For the perfect SoCal experience, here are some helpful tips, tools and resources to help you plan the trip of a lifetime. Find transportation information, helpful maps, suggested itineraries, weather averages, the FAQ page and much more.
Whatever the nature of your trip, there are plenty of options here in Anaheim/OC. If you're planning a romantic weekend getaway, spending some time with friends or taking the kids for a vacation, these itineraries can help plan a memorable experience. Suggested itineraries include guys weekend, girlfriend getaway, family fun in The OC, romantic escape and many more!
On a budget? No worries! Check out the deals & discounts offered by the friendly City of Anaheim, and the list of budget-friendly restaurant options, so you can dine on a dime.
The Anaheim/Orange County Travel Guide is your resource for all things Anaheim.
You can order a free physical copy of our travel guide by clicking the button below or view a PDF version. Also available is our online, interactive Anaheim/Orange County Travel Guide.
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Kidseum at Bowers Museum
- 1802 N. Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
- (714) 480-1520
- Region: Anaheim
A fun, educational and culturally-diverse exhibits encourage imagination and creativity with a variety of hands-on displays and workshops. more
Disney CA Adventure™ Park
- 1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
- (714) 781-4636
- Region: Anaheim
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Buena Vista Street Buena Vista Street lets you experience the vintage Los Angeles that Walt Disney discovered when he arrived in 1923. Stroll past charming interpretations of historic buildings — ... more
Disneyland Park
- 1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802
- (714) 781-4636
- Region: Anaheim
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Welcome to the place where imagination is the destination. For young and old, big and small — it's the happiest place on earth! Come build memories with your family that last a lifetime as you ... more
Hilton Anaheim
- 777 West Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92801
- (714) 750-4321
- Region: Anaheim
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Opened in 1984 for The Los Angeles Olympic Games, Hilton Anaheim is the largest hotel in Orange County and the second largest hotel in all of Southern California. With 1,572 deluxe guest rooms and ... more
Knott's Soak City Water Park
- 8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA 90620
- (714) 220-5200
- Region: Anaheim
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Knott’s Soak City is a 13-acre water park adjacent to Knott’s Theme Park. Highlights include 17 tube slides, wave pool and lazy river. One of guests’ favorites is Pacific Spin, which drops riders ... more
