Anaheim

Climate

By car

The 5 goes directly through Anaheim and can be reached from Los Angeles on the 5 or 91 East. In rush hour, it may be faster to use Route 91 even if it is longer as it is less congested. The 57 Freeway also runs down the Eastern side of Anaheim and is the quickest way to reach that side of the city from the cities just north of Anaheim or from Diamond Bar, Pomona, or Ontario areas. If you are not familiar with Southern California traffic plan on it being congested even outside of peak times and many drivers driving very aggressively. Try to keep your calm even in stressful situations.

By plane

The closest commercial airports are John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana (SNA) followed by Long Beach Airport (LGB), while the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the largest one in the area. Ontario airport (ONT) is also a popular choice as it is not much further than LAX, often with far less traffic and hassle.
For those who rent a car or take a taxi, travel time from SNA is about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic. From LAX, the trip takes about 45-60 minutes, depending on traffic. A taxi from SNA costs about $40; from LAX, about $70.
For most people who don't rent a car, shared shuttle van service, like SuperShuttle, is an economical option. The shuttle will make multiple stops, but you will be delivered right to the door of your hotel. From LAX, the cost is about $16 per person one way/$32 per person round trip, plus tip. From SNA, the cost is about $10 per person one way/$20 per person roundtrip, plus tip.

By train or bus

Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center

, or ARTIC, is Anaheim's central train and bus station. The station is located at 2626 East Katella Avenue, near the Honda Center and Angel's Stadium.

• AmtrakThe Pacific Surfliner route serves this station, connecting Anaheim with San Diego to the south and San Luis Obispo to the north (via Los Angeles and Santa Barbara).

• MetrolinkRegional rail service to Anaheim is available on the Orange County Line, which runs from Los Angeles to Oceanside.

• Flixbus

  phone: +1 855 626-8585
  address: (bus stop) Bay S-2 of ARTIC Station
  Connects Anaheim to Los Angeles, Inland Empire, Santa Barbara, San Jose, Ventura, etc

• Greyhound & Cruceros USA

  phone: +1 714 542-2215
  address: (bus stop) Bay 10 of ARTIC Station
  Travels primarily on Interstate 5 (Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Oceanside, and/or San Diego). I-5/405 (San Diego, Oceanside, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Long Beach). SR-55/60 (Santa Ana, Anaheim, Riverside, San Bernardino). Some variations of the above routes may be direct from Los Angeles or Long Beach to San Diego while others make fewer stops in between. Cruceros USA continues from San Diego to Tijuana. Passengers transfer in Los Angeles and/or San Bernardino to get to additional destinations in the U.S. and in Tijuana for onward connections to Mexico.

• Megabus

  address: (bus stop) Bay 11 of ARTIC Station
  Bus service from San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and Las Vegas.

• Tres Estrellas de Oro (TEO)

  phone: +1-323-588-9188
  address: (bus stop) Bay 14 of ARTIC Station

• Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART)

  address: (bus stops) Bays 12 & 13 of ARTIC Station
  Provides 20 local bus routes serving the Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney, Anaheim City Center, Knott’s Berry Farm, Honda Center, Angel Stadium and area hotels.

The transit connection to Disneyland is actually best at the Fullerton Amtrak/Metrolink station in the city's pleasant downtown area. From there it's just short a ride on OCTA line 43 (towards Costa Mesa) to Disneyland along Harbor Blvd. From the Anaheim Station (ARTIC) OCTA line 430 specifically serves as a shuttle from ARTIC to the Disneyland Resorts as it it goes around all sides of the park. The line 50 (towards Long Beach) only passes by Disneyland along the south side on W Katella Ave.
You can also get to Disneyland on Metro bus 460 from Downtown Los Angeles, a semi-express bus that is a fairly slow but direct ride; and RTA bus 200 from San Bernardino and Riverside which travels primarily on Hwy 91.

By car

By bus

• Orange County Tranportation Authority

  phone: +1 714 636-7433
  Provides bus service within Anaheim and to neighboring communities.

• Anaheim Resort Transportation

  phone: +1 714-563-5287
  Provides shuttle service to area tourist destinations, including Disneyland, California Adventure, Angel's Stadium, Honda Center, Knott's Berry Farm, Medieval Times, Crystal Cathedral, and more.

• Disneylandof course, is Anaheim's main claim to fame since first opening in 1955

• California Adventureis a newer addition to Disneyland. It opened in 2001 and has separate admission fees.

There are two professional sports teams that play in Anaheim:

• Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

  phone: +1 714 940-2000
  address: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, 2000 Gene Autry Way
  The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are the Los Angeles area's American League baseball team.

• Anaheim Ducks

  phone: +1 714 704-2400
  address: 2695 East Katella Ave
  The Anaheim Ducks are an NHL Hockey team that plays across from Angel Stadium in the Honda Center (formerly the Arrowhead Pond). You may also see Disney On Ice shows here as well. It is also open for the public to go and skate.

• Anaheim Convention Center

  phone: +1 714 765-8950
  address: 800 West Katella Ave.
  Check out the events taking place

• Flightdeck Air Combat Center

  phone: +1 714 937-1511
  address: 1601 S. Sunkist St. Unit A
  Opened in 2005, Flightdeck Air Combat Center is an authentic military flight simulation center providing civilians the chance to pilot a fighter jet flight simulator. All Sims are full scale replicas of F-16 cockpits. Flight-gear, training and in-flight instruction are provided. Flightdeck has been reviewed on many "things to do" sites and is consistently rated in the top 10 things to do in Orange County.

• Camelot Golfland

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• Sky Zone Anaheim

• Downtown Disney DistrictHas a number of shops for souvenirs as well as a Lego shop and a number of cloths outlets.

• Anaheim GardenWalk

  phone: +1 714 635-7410
  address: 321 West Katella Ave
  A relatively new complex, stretching from Katella to Disney Way, with shops, eating places, a sleek cinema, and a fancy bowling place. Not overly popular destination and has many empty lots.

There are lots of places to eat in and around Disneyland.

• La Brea Bakery Café

  phone: +1 714 490-0233
  address: 1556 Disneyland Dr
  (Located at Downtown Disney, along with many other restaurants, such as ESPN Zone and Rainforest Café).

• Mama Cozza's Italian Restaurant

  phone: +1 714 635-0063
  address: 2170 W. Ball Rd
  Located just two miles west of Disneyland, Mama Cozza's is a somewhat secluded Italian restaurant serving pizzas, pastas, and steaks. The "Mama Sauce" is Mama Cozza's thicker marinara sauce and goes great on the lasagna and other pastas.

• Downtown Disney DistrictPromenade area just outside the park with lots of shopping and restaurant facilities, catering for adults as well as younger people. For example House of Blues Anaheim offers good food and beer as well as live music and the Rainforest Cafe a great environment to take the kids too.

• The Cheesecake Factory

  phone: +1 714 533-7500
  address: 321 W Katella Avenue
  Good selection of meals as well as cakes and drinks.

• Cortina's Italian Market

  phone: +1 714 535-1948
  address: 2175 W Orange Ave
  Italian food market with simple order at counter and sit down restaurant. Serves very good pizza and pasta dishes.

• Aleppo's Kitchen

  phone: +1 714 991-5000
  address: 513 1/2 S Brookhurst St
  Syrian restaurant. If you like middle eastern food this is a must visit. Check out for example the Lamb Kabseh as well as a good selection of starters. The indoor and outdoor seating areas are better decorated and laid out than you would expect from the location description.

Despite being one of the most popular destinations for tourists in California, Anaheim has very little to offer in terms of nightlife. Most nightlife destination are restaurant bars or dive bars. Those looking for a more exciting nightlife should travel to the nearby areas of Downtown Fullerton (10-15 mins) or Newport Beach (20-25 mins).

• Bottle Logic Brewing

  phone: +1 714 660-2537
  address: 1072 N Armando St
  Microbrewery

• Phantom Ales

  phone: +1 714 630-9463
  address: 1211 N Las Brisas St
  Microbrewery

There are many of hotels, motels and inns all around Disneyland for all budgets and tastes.

• Alpine Inn

  address: 715 West Katella Ave
  Traditional 2-story motel with exterior corridors and no elevator, and with pool and parking in the center, is located across the street (Katella) from the Anaheim Convention Center. Although it backs into Disneyland, the entrances to Disneyland (the south entrance is closed) are a short drive or a good 10 min walk away. Basic continental breakfast, wifi, use of a computer in the lobby, and microwave and refrigerator in room are all free.

• Americas Best Value Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 714 776-2815
  address: 425 West Katella Ave
  Large heated outdoor swimming pool and spa. Complimentary Breakfast as well as free parking and Internet access

• Anaheim Courtyard by Marriott

  phone: +1 714-740-2645
  address: 2045 S Harbor Blvd
  The Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim hotel has room types to accommodate families, couples and business travelers. Guests can choose from a Deluxe Room or a Kids' Suite. Restaurant, Bar, Free wifi.

• Astoria Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 714-774-3882
  address: 426 West Ball Rd
  Located just blocks from Disneyland Resort, Anaheim Convention Center, and many top attractions. Offers amenities such as a shuttle to Disneyland, pool, spa, high speed internet, continental breakfast, and guest laundry!

• Cortona Inn and Suites

  address: 2029 S. Harbor Blvd
  A Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel offering family suite lodging accommodations with bunk beds, complimentary continental breakfast, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, and video arcade room.

• DoubleTree Guest Suites Anaheim Resort

  phone: +1 714-750-3000
  address: 2085 S. Harbor Blvd
  Premium, full service hotel features Tuscan-inspired décor with contemporary flair.

• Holiday Inn Anaheim-Resort Area

  phone: +1 714 748-7777
  address: 1915 S Manchester Ave
  Good quality hotel although bed not the most comfortable. Not far from the park. Free wifi, refrigerator and microwave in rooms.

• Hotel Pepper Tree

  address: 2375 West Lincoln Ave
  Extended stay hotel with Southern California style and rustic Spanish influence. Warm earthy décor, hand-crafted wood furniture, and Hollywood memorabilia.

• Hilton Anaheim

  phone: +1 714-750-4321
  address: 777 Convention Way
  The largest hotel in Orange County, adjacent to the Convention Center and across the street from Disneyland.

• Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center

  phone: +1 7147504000
  address: 2035 S. Harbor Blvd

• Majestic Garden Hotel

  phone: +1 714-778-1700
  address: 900 South Disneyland Dr
  Large hotel located half a mile from the main entrance to Disneyland. Rooms are clean and generally a good size. There's a bar, restaurant and gift shop with basic food items in the hotel, and a pool and gardens outside. The hotel runs a free shuttle bus to and from Disneyland every 30 minutes from park opening to 75 minutes after park closing. Rooms on the I-5 side of the hotel do get a bit of highway noise, but otherwise a pretty quiet location.

Anaheim is considered one of the safest cities in the United States considering its size. Anaheim has a low rape and murder rate, although the rape rate has been growing, along with the national average. By far, the most dangerous crime is aggravated assault. Common sense must be used after dark, and never travel alone. Anaheim was mostly spared during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.

• Buena Park's E-Zone, the home of Knott's Berry Farm can easily be reached from Anaheim via Orange County Transit Authority buses. From Disneyland, travel west on Katella Avenue to Stanton, then north on Beach Boulevard to Buena Park.
• Los Angeles and San Diego are accessible from Anaheim via Amtrak and Metrolink at the Anaheim railway station.