ANAHEIM. GO BIG.
Theme parks. Baseball. Hockey. Concerts. Food halls. Breweries. Historic neighborhoods. Anaheim is home to some of Orange County's biggest experiences—and there's a lot more here than one famous mouse.
OC'S
BIG STAGE.
Anaheim plays on a different scale. It's home to world-famous attractions, two major professional sports teams, major entertainment venues and one of Orange County's largest visitor districts. But head beyond the obvious and you'll find historic Anaheim, local restaurants, breweries, markets and neighborhoods with their own personality.
THE ANAHEIM
ESSENTIALS.
These are the places that put Anaheim on the map and keep people coming back.
DISNEYLAND RESORT
The attraction that changed Anaheim forever. Disneyland Resort remains one of the city's defining experiences and a destination in its own right.
EXPLORE DISNEYLAND →ANAHEIM PACKING DISTRICT
A historic citrus packing house transformed into a lively destination filled with food, drinks and plenty of reasons to stay awhile.
EXPLORE THE PACKING DISTRICT →ANGELS BASEBALL
Grab a seat at the Big A and spend a summer night watching baseball in the heart of Anaheim.
EXPLORE THE ANGELS →ANAHEIM DUCKS
Orange County hockey lives here. Catch the Ducks on home ice at Honda Center.
EXPLORE THE DUCKS →HONDA CENTER
Home of the Ducks and one of Orange County's major destinations for concerts and live entertainment.
SEE WHAT'S ON →EXPLORE BEYOND THE PARKS
Leave room for the Anaheim that exists outside the major attractions. That's where the city starts getting more interesting.
EXPLORE ANAHEIM →
YES, THERE'S
DISNEY.
You can't make an Anaheim guide without it. The trick is knowing there's more to explore once you leave the gates.
DISNEYLAND PARK
The original Disneyland experience and one of Southern California's most recognizable destinations.
EXPLORE THE PARK →CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
A second park experience with attractions, entertainment, food and immersive themed areas.
EXPLORE THE PARK →DOWNTOWN DISNEY
A walkable shopping and dining district that gives you some Disney energy without spending the entire day inside a theme park.
EXPLORE DOWNTOWN DISNEY →BIG PARKS. BIGGER CITY.
PICK YOUR
HOME TEAM.
Anaheim gives Orange County something few cities can: Major League Baseball and NHL hockey minutes apart.
ANGEL STADIUM
One of Orange County's defining sports landmarks and the home field of the Angels.
EXPLORE ANGEL STADIUM →HONDA CENTER
Come for Ducks hockey or check the calendar for concerts and major touring events.
EXPLORE HONDA CENTER →SUMMER NIGHT AT THE BIG A
Baseball under the lights, stadium food and a warm Orange County evening. Keep this one simple.
VIEW ANGELS SCHEDULE →
COME TO ANAHEIM
HUNGRY.
The city's food scene goes well beyond theme-park snacks, with destination restaurants, food halls, cocktail bars and local favorites.
EAT THE PACKING HOUSE
Go with a group, order completely different things and somehow everyone leaves happy.
EXPLORE THE PACKING HOUSE →STRONG WATER
A highly themed cocktail experience that turns going for a drink into something much more memorable.
VISIT STRONG WATER →THE BLIND RABBIT
A tucked-away cocktail destination inside Anaheim's Packing District.
VISIT THE BLIND RABBIT →THE RANCH
A polished steakhouse experience when the Anaheim plan calls for something more elevated.
VISIT THE RANCH →LOCAL EATS
Venture beyond the visitor district and explore the wider mix of restaurants found throughout Anaheim.
EXPLORE ANAHEIM DINING →BREWERY HOP
Anaheim has developed a strong local brewery scene that offers another way to explore the city.
EXPLORE ANAHEIM →
GO BEYOND
THE RESORT.
Downtown Anaheim gives you a completely different side of the city from the resort district.
PACKING DISTRICT
Historic structures and modern food culture come together in one of Anaheim's most recognizable local gathering places.
EXPLORE THE DISTRICT →HISTORIC ANAHEIM
Look past the modern attractions and you'll find a city with roots reaching much further back.
EXPLORE ANAHEIM →LOCAL ANAHEIM
The version of Anaheim worth discovering after you've checked the major attractions off the list.
GO LOCAL →
THE SHOW
KEEPS GOING.
Games, concerts, theme parks and entertainment make Anaheim one of Orange County's easiest cities to turn into a full night out.
SEE A CONCERT
Check the calendar for touring artists and major live events coming through Anaheim.
VIEW EVENTS →HOUSE OF BLUES
A major live-music venue in the resort district for nights when rides aren't the main attraction.
SEE WHAT'S PLAYING →DINNER + SOMETHING
Dinner before hockey. Cocktails after baseball. A concert after exploring downtown. Anaheim makes combining plans pretty easy.
EXPLORE ANAHEIM →
KEEP THE
DAY GOING.
Anaheim is built for full days, whether you're with kids, friends or just looking for something different.
YORBA REGIONAL PARK
Trade crowds and attractions for lakes, green space and a slower side of Anaheim.
EXPLORE THE PARK →MAKE IT A WEEKEND
With parks, sports, food and entertainment, Anaheim is one of the few OC cities that can easily fill an entire weekend.
PLAN ANAHEIM →KEEP EXPLORING OC
Anaheim is only one piece of the county. Find your next Orange County city after this one.
EXPLORE ALL 34 CITIES →
ONE PERFECT
ANAHEIM DAY.
Anaheim is too big for one formula, so build the day around what brought you here—then add something local before you leave.
THINK BIG. THINK ANAHEIM.
Ride something. Catch a game. Eat something good. See a show. Explore downtown. Then come back and do the version of Anaheim you missed the first time.