2016 travel trade guide

2016
TRAVEL TRADE
GUIDE
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INSIDE
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ELCOME W
TO ANAHEIM
Get to know your
next destination.
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ATTRACTIONS
See what’s new at
Disneyland® Resort and
beyond.
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Get a glimpse of six
Orange County beach
towns.
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32 G ETTING AROUND
24 DINING
34 MAPS
World-class plazas
await you.
Anaheim is a foodie city.
And it loves craft beer,
too.
Find your way to and
around Anaheim.
28 HOTELS
Staying in Anaheim
keeps you close to your
playground.
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HELLO!
We hope you will consider a visit to Anaheim, California.
Anaheim is located in the beautiful heart of Orange County, between Los
Angeles and San Diego, making it the ideal destination for your Southern California
adventure.
Stay in Anaheim, where you can play at the world-famous Disneyland® Resort of
Disneyland® Park, Disney California Adventure® Park and the Downtown Disney®
District. Catch Major League Baseball star Mike Trout and Angels Baseball®, or National Hockey League
action with the Anaheim DucksTM. Enjoy the revitalized downtown at the Anaheim Packing District and
Center Street Promenade. Dozens of hip, new eateries and hotspots are there where you can to try foodie
favorites, our local craft beers and cocktails and experience our thriving nightlife.
The Anaheim ResortTM district welcomes six new hotels in 2016, including Great Wolf Lodge Southern
California, for a total of 93 properties (20,517 rooms) to meet every visitor’s desires for luxury and
affordability. Staying in Anaheim will allow you enjoy our city but also explore surrounding Orange
County, where you can find upscale shopping at South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island®, fine dining,
world-class museums and even more arts and entertainment options.
From Anaheim, you’re only 13 miles (21 km) from the Pacific Ocean. Orange County has 42 miles
(68 km) of spectacular coastline and six beach cities, including Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and
Laguna Beach, where you can bask in the year-round sunshine, play in the sand, run, hike and even
go surfing or sailing. Orange County also features more than 40 championship golf courses and the
surrounding hills and trails for plenty of recreational activities.
Getting to Anaheim is made easy with four airports within an hour’s drive: John Wayne Airport, Orange
County (SNA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Long Beach Airport (LGB) and LA/Ontario
International Airport (ONT). Getting around Anaheim and around Southern California is made simple
with many transportation options, including shuttles, buses, trains, taxis and rideshare services, that will
take you to all the places you want to travel.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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naheim is home to the world-famous Disneyland® Resort,
which features the original Disneyland® Park, Disney
California Adventure® Park, Downtown Disney® District
and three Disney hotels. A few miles away, in Buena Park, is Knott’s
Berry Farm®. In Southern California, you won’t have to venture far
to find attractions, adventure and fun.
DISNEYLAND ® PARK
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The original Disneyland® Park is where it all began in 1955. Experience “The Happiest Place on
Earth” and this enchanted kingdom of fantasy and imagination with more than 60 adventures and
attractions across eight themed lands. Cruise down Main Street. Hold on for the thrills of Indiana
JonesTM Adventure and the Matterhorn Bobsleds or the chills of Haunted Mansion. Enjoy the classic
favorites of “it’s a small world,” Pirates of the Caribbean and 1955 original rides such as Mad Tea
Party, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Jungle Cruise and a reimagined Peter Pan’s Flight.
WHAT’S NEW
ÚAs part of a new $1 billion investment in its resort,
Disney began construction in 2016 on a 14-acre “Star
Wars”-themed land, the largest single-themed land
expansion to date. Though a completion date has not
been announced, several Tomorrowland attractions,
including the 3-D, motion-simulated space flight,
Star Tours, and Star Wars Launch Bay, reflect
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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” updates. Space
Mountain is reimagined as Hyperspace Mountain for
a limited time. The new land will be an immersive
experience with two yet-to-be-named, interactive
attractions featuring the Millennium Falcon and
the battle between the Resistance and First Order
Stormtroopers.
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DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE ® PARK
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Themed lands pay tribute to the Golden State’s history and culture. Hollywood Land
honors California’s show business roots with popular attractions, notably the elevatorthriller “The Twilight Zone” Tower of TerrorTM. Cars Land and “a bug’s land” offer
adventures inspired by their namesake animated hits. Paradise Pier answers the question
— What if California had its own Coney Island or Atlantic City boardwalk? – with a
high-speed California Screamin’ coaster, Mickey’s Fun Wheel ferris wheel and boardwalk
games. Pacific Wharf draws inspiration from San Franciscan delights with its Ghirardelli®
Soda Fountain and the Sonoma Terrace featuring California craft beer and wine.
A B O VE R AD IAT O R
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WHAT’S NEW
Ú“Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” the new musical
adaptation based on Disney’s blockbuster animated
film, opened in May at the Hyperion Theater at Disney
California Adventure® Park. See the emotional journey
of Anna and Elsa come to the stage with elaborate
costumes and sets, stunning special effects and
show-stopping production numbers – all created by
some of the best, Tony Award®-nominated and award-
winning talents from Broadway. … Soarin’ Around the
World, opening in June, takes you on a breathtaking,
aerial gliding adventure above The Great Wall of
China, Sydney Harbor in Australia, the Matterhorn in
Switzerland and other stunning marvels around the
globe. Feel the wind blow through your hair, hear the
sounds, take in the sights and even the scents on this
multisensory ride experience.
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A B O VE K N O T T ’ S
KNOTT’S BERRY FARM® B E R RY FAR M
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At “America’s 1st Theme Park,” experience six themed areas -- Ghost Town, Camp
Snoopy, Fiesta Village, the Boardwalk, Wild Water Wilderness and Indian Trails -- on 160
acres of roller coasters and children’s rides. Need thrills? Take off like a Silver Bullet®, a
suspended coaster that leads riders up 146 feet, down an initial drop of 109 feet and
into six inversions. Go head-over-heels six times in less 60 seconds on Boomerang.
Accelerate from 0 to 55 mph in 3 seconds on Montezooma’s Revenge. Or, take it easy
at Camp Snoopy and hang with the Peanuts Gang.WHAT’S NEW
WHAT’S NEW
ÚKnott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town celebrates its
75th anniversary from May 27 to Sept. 5, 2016, with
a new, interactive entertainment experience, “Ghost
Town Alive!” Take part in new stories and adventures
in the old west town of Calico. Ride the restored
GhostRider, opened in June, and hold on as newly
designed coaster trains gallop upon 4,500 feet of
smooth, new track on the West Coast’s longest,
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fastest and tallest wooden rollercoaster…Grab a
freeze ray and battle mysterious sea creatures on the
new 4-D interactive ride, Voyage to the Iron Reef….
The California MarketPlace, just outside the Park’s
main entrance, now has a full-service Starbucks – the
first at Knott’s – and a newly renovated Mrs. Knott’s
Chicken Dinner restaurant.
D AV ID SPR AGU E / U N IV E RSAL STU D IO S H O L LYWO O D
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD SM
HO LLYWOOD | UNIVER S A LS TUDI OS HOLLY W OOD. C O M
Universal Studios Hollywood, the only theme park with a working movie and television
studio, offers guests a look into Hollywood’s most illustrious industry. Home to
thrilling, immersive rides and attractions, the global entertainment destination lets
guests take a behind-the-scenes Studio Tour of actual film and television sets on the
world-famous Universal Studios backlot and experience exciting rides such as King
Kong 360 3-D and Fast & Furious - Supercharged. The theme park also features
TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride-3D, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, The Simpsons
Ride™ and WaterWorld™.
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WHAT’S NEW
ÚInspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling books that
launched the Warner Bros. films, The Wizarding World
of Harry Potter™ opened in April 2016 and brings
Harry Potter’s universe to life. Guests can experience
Hogsmeade village, sample Butterbeer™ and explore
Hogwarts castle, which features the land’s signature
ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. They
can dine at Three Broomsticks™ and Hog’s Head
pub and ride the park’s first outdoor coaster, Flight
of the Hippogriff™. Also new and opening July 4 is
“The Walking Dead, ”a permanent daytime attraction,
based on AMC’s award-winning television series
about survivors in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Build your own adventure as this LEGO®inspired theme park opened in 1999 and
featuring more than 60 rides, factory tours
and the LEGO-themed attractions. Enjoy
Dino Island, Duplo, Fun Town, MiniLand
USA, Castle Hill, Imagination Zone, Pirate
Shores, Land of Adventure and LEGOLAND®
Water Park. SEA LIFE® Aquarium, a twostory, nearly 36,000-square-foot aquarium,
opened in 2008 as a separate attraction at
LEGOLAND® California Resort.
WHAT’S
NEW
ÚJoin the LEGO NINJAGOTM story of four young
ninja heroes – Kai, Jay, Cole and Zane – who
train under the watchful eye of Master Wu to
master an ancient martial art of Spinjitzu in the
new NINJAGOTM WORLD and its centerpiece
training attraction, NINJAGOTM The Ride.
Opened in Spring 2016, the ride features 3-D
imagery, high-tech sensors and MaestroTM handgesture technology that enables guests to act
like ninja warriors blasting animated fireballs,
lightning, shockwaves and ice as they travel
through dojos to master their skills before
heading into battle.
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SEAWORLD ® CALIFORNIA
S A N D I E G O | SE AW O RL D . C O M
Celebrate the wonders of the sea with
fascinating aquariums. Enjoy such popular
shows such as One Ocean, Dolphin Days,
Sea Lions LIVE and Pets Rule! Experience
thrilling rides with the Journey To Atlantis®,
Shipwreck Rapids® and Wild Arctic®. Join
Elmo and his friends at the Sesame Street
Bay of Play® featuring family-friendly rides.
Visit exhibits that will let you feed and touch
dolphins, get close to beluga whales, polar
bears, sharks and penguins and discover life
of sea turtles at Turtle Reef®.
WHAT’S
NEW
ÚOpening in late Spring 2017, the new, 3-acre
Ocean Explorer destination will feature a
series of undersea research bases housing
custom aquariums for colorful, free-swimming
jellies, giant Pacific and tropical octopi and
Japanese spider crabs. The area’s signature
submarine ride will turn visitors into marine
researchers embarking on a mission to
collect data and help animals. Ocean Explorer
will also feature a wave-swinger ride that
suspends guests from a giant jelly’s tentacles
as they literally fly through thousands of
bubbles.
SAN DIEGO ZOO
S A N DIEGO | SANDIEG OZOO. OR G
Winner of the 2015 TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice™ award for the World’s
Best Zoo, this world-famous zoo spans 100 acres (40 hectares) and is home
to more than 3,500 rare and endangered animals representing more than
650 species and subspecies. See giant pandas, king cobras, cheetahs,
elephants, lions, tigers and polar bears, oh my! Its prominent botanical
collection has more than 700,000 exotic plants. The zoo celebrates its
centennial in 2016 with exhibits that show animal history and exclusive
nighttime experiences
in the park.
SAN DIEGO ZOO SAFARI PARK
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Choose your our safari. This expansive wildlife sanctuary is home to more
than 3,000 animals representing more than 300 species. Its renowned
botanical collection represents 3,500 species and 1.75 million specimens.
More than half of the Park’s 1,800 acres (730 hectares) has been set aside
as protected native species habitat. Go on a Caravan Safari to get up close
to – and even feed -- the white rhinos, giraffes and elephants. You can even
take a Flightline Safari, flying harnessed more than 130 feet above the park
for a spectacular view.
B E L O W GIR AF F E S
AN D V ISIT O R S AT SAN
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PAR K
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Adventure City
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ÚFor less than $20 per person,
you can enjoy attractions for kids
of all ages with rollercoaster rides,
a petting zoo, an arcade, a rock
wall and a children’s theater.
Aquarium of the Pacific
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ÚThis world-class aquarium
celebrates the Pacific Ocean,
the planet’s largest, by exploring
the waters of Southern California
and Baja, the North Pacific and
the Tropical Pacific with 19 major
habitats and 32 focus exhibits. It’s
home to more than 11,000 ocean
animals representing nearly 500
species. Outdoor exhibits include
Shark Lagoon, the Lorikeet
Forest aviary and the June Keyes
Penguin Habitat. Go on a behindthe-scenes tour or head out on
the ocean for a harbor cruise or
whale watching.
Big Air Trampoline Park
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ÚLiterally bounce of the walls
in this indoor, 17,000-squarefoot park of jumping surfaces,
trampoline-dodgeball courts,
slam-dunk basketball courts, foam
pits, launch pads, a rock-climbing
wall, battle beam and massive
freestyle court.
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Discovery Cube Orange
County
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DI S COV E RY CU B E . O R G/ O C
ÚWith more than 400,000
annual guests experiencing more
than 100 exhibits, this is Orange
County’s leading destination for
hands-on science fun. Take the
Eco Challenge and become a
green superhero. Feel the power
of a real rocket engine at the
Boeing Rocket Lab. Explore the
inner workings of a two-story
tall dinosaur on the Dino Quest
Adventure. Or try to score against
an Anaheim Ducks® goalie in the
Science of Hockey exhibit.
Flightdeck
Heritage Museum. Feel the cool
shade of the redwood forest,
delight in the fall colors of the
northeastern United States, relax
in a desert oasis or just smell the
old-fashioned roses.
Houdini’s Hideaway
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ÚYou soon proclaim
“Abracadabra!” Prepare to be
amazed by a skilled magician and
performer who puts on a show
filled with brain-teasing tricks,
impersonations and a few musical
acts. The master even teaches
magic lessons in the gift shop for
aspiring illusionists.
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K1 Speed Anaheim
ÚAdults and kids, ages 11 and
older, can don fighter pilot’s
jumpsuit, step into the cockpit and
take control of a virtual aircraft for
a thrilling simulation. Take lessons
before taking off. Go on a mission
and go through a debrief with your
instructor.
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Fullerton Arboretum
FUL L E RTON
FUL L E RTONA RB O R E T U M . O R G
ÚThe largest botanical garden
in Orange County, these lush 26
acres are home to more than
4,000 plant species, a 1894
Victorian “Heritage House,”
the OC Agricultural and Nikkei
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ÚClimb in a high-powered,
electric go-kart, buckle up and
put the pedal to the metal on this
indoor racing track where you’ll
compete for the best lap time and
be able to reach speeds up to
45 mph.
Marconi Automotive
Museum
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ÚOpened in 1994, this nonprofit
museum houses a $30 million,
one-of-a-kind collection of classic
Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Maseratis,
Porsches, historic, exotic and high
performance muscle cars. The veranda
is home to the motorcycle collection
while the race shop features vintage
Formula race cars.
Medieval Times® Dinner &
Tournament
B U EN A PARK
MEDIEVALTI M ES.CO M
ÚCheer on your champion knight during
a courtly, four-course dinner served
medieval-style (pre-silverware, that is)
and with a performance set inside an
11th-century castle. Experience the
spectacular pageantry and see
jousting, dueling, swordplay,
horsemanship and falconry.
Newport Beach Vineyards &
Winery
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ÚNestled in the Back Bay, Newport
Beach Vineyards
& Winery is a hidden
gem offering 3 ½ acres of breathtaking
vineyards, botanical and tropical gardens
and koi ponds. Enjoy a tasting in the
Wine Cave.
Richard Nixon Presidential Library
and Museum
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ÚStroll through this stunning replica
of the historic White House East Room
for reception, for candlelight dining or
dancing. Massive crystal chandeliers,
golden silk drapery, imported marble
replaces and other adornments around
this 9-acre venue provide an intimate
glimpse into the life of the 37th U.S.
President.
Pirate’s Dinner
Adventure
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
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ÚGet ready to don your eye patch and
get your sea legs for an evening with
a ship full of scallywags. More than a
dozen actors, acrobats and singers
perform, swing from 40-foot masts and
engage in swordplay on this replica of
a 46-foot-long Spanish galleon ship
docked in a 250,000-gallon, indoor
lagoon.
ÚSpring into somersaults or swan dive
into a cushy pit of foam blocks in this
giant playground covered by trampolines.
Come for “open” jump time or try
trampoline fitness classes, play ultimate
dodgeball
or dunk like a champion at the
SkySlam basketball court.
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The Queen Mary®
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ÚMoored in Long Beach Harbor,
this historic liner, royally launched 80
years ago as the most luxurious and
technologically advanced ocean liner of
her time, is now a museum, hotel and
attraction. Take a guided tour chronicling
her story from groundbreaking
construction, her duty as WWII troopship
and her 1950s golden years with
celebrity passengers to her earning her
“haunted” reputation. Historical and
paranormal tours are available daily.
Check out the ship’s newest attraction:
Queen Mary 4-D Theater.
Seascape Kids Fun
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SwingIt Trapeze
AN AH E IM
SWIN GIT T R APE Z E . N E T
ÚNow’s your chance to reach new
heights. Go to acrobatics school and
learn from the pros who will teach you
trapeze. Instructors help beginners hang
from their knees, develop the
swing and even get caught in the air.
Vans Skatepark
O R AN GE
VAN S. C O M / SK AT E PAR K S- O R AN GE
Skateboarders and BMX riders run the
20,000-square-foot indoor, concreteand-wood Main Street Course with stairs
sets, banks, rails and ledges. There’s
also the Warm Up Course for beginners,
the Vans Combi Pool, an outdoor course
and an 80-foot-wide mini ramp with
heights ranging from 5 to 9 feet.
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ÚA three-story, aquatic-themed, indoor
playground lets kids run wild, slide down
giant inflatable slides and fire 13 foamball air guns.
For a more complete listing of area
attractions, see visitanaheim.org/
explore/attractions
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outhern California is world-renowned for its beach culture
and lifestyle. Experience the warm sun, surf and spectacular
scenery along Orange County’s 42 miles (68 km) of
gorgeous Pacific Ocean coastline — all just a 20-minute drive from
Anaheim. Six beach cities — some are sleepy and cozy and others
teem with wave-chasing activity — offer you the perfect places to
catch some waves or catch some rays, sink your feet into the sand
and relax.
HUNTINGTON BEACH
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Known as Surf City USA®
and awarded “Best Beach in
America” by Time magazine in
2015, this city has become a
world-famous surfing capital
for beginners, pros and their
spectators. Known for its beach
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breaks, Huntington Beach Pier’s
south side is the site of each
year’s U.S. Open of Surfing.
The city’s downtown near
Main Street and Pacific Coast
Highway is often bustling as
crowds come to browse
the many surf and beachwear
shops, Surfing Walk of Fame,
International Surfing Museum
and Surfers’ Hall of Fame. Enjoy
the local surfer hangouts and
nighttime hotspots. Surfing
lessons are available from pros.
This northernmost coastal city is
a quaint, family-friendly getaway
highlighted the state’s secondlongest pier that extends from
Old Town’s Main Street. This
beach is a popular destination for
bodysurfers, boogie boarders,
kite surfers and wind surfers.
rugged coastline and scenic
covers are perfect for snorkeling.
The city is home to the world’s
oldest, longest-running surf
contest, Brooks Street Surfing
Classic, which challenges surfers
with Laguna’s biggest beach
breaks and the south swells that
produce powerful waves.
NEWPORT BEACH
SAN CLEMENTE
Experience the luxury of coastal
resort living, championship golf,
upscale shopping and dining at
Fashion Island. Board a seafaring
ship for sailing, whale and
dolphin watching, sportfishing or
cruising from America’s largest
small-craft yacht harbor. Ferry
to Balboa Island or visit Balboa
Peninsula, where The Wedge
is a local favorite for surfing,
skimboarding, bodyboarding and
bodysurfing.
This laid-back town with
Spanish-style bungalows, a
relaxed downtown, 20 acres
of beach and numerous hiking
and biking trails also is home to
the legendary Trestles surfing
destination. Take a stroll along
the San Clemente Beach Trail.
Stop by T-Street Beach and see
surfers of all levels paddle out.
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Galleries, stylish boutiques and
artisanal eateries and cafes
line the streets and sidewalks
of this arts colony famed for its
summertime Festival of Arts,
Pageant of the Masters, Sawdust
Art Festival and Art-A-Fair. Its
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DANA POINT
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Unique shops and cool
restaurants with panoramic
ocean views dot Orange
County’s southernmost coastal
town. Take advantage of Dana
Point’s harbor and geography,
which gray whales are believed
to use as a landmark in their
migration, with a whale-watching
tour. Salt Creek Beach is a local
surfing favorite, and its tide
pools attract waders in search of
starfish and other sea creatures.
WATER ACTIVITIES
From Seal Beach south to Dana
Point, Orange County’s coastline
offers a sea of adventure. Venture
beyond the sand. Take an
excursion.
Here are just a few ideas:
• deep-sea fishing
• whale-watching cruises
• dolphin-watching cruises
• Catalina Island getaways
• Snorkeling and Scuba diving
• stand-up paddleboarding
• surfing
• sailing and harbor cruises
• kayak, electric boat and
personal water craft rentals
• jetpack flights
• parasailing
For tour information,
see Page 33.
DOGGONE BEACHES
You won’t have to
stroll alone. Here’s
where you and
your pooch can
enjoy the surf
and sand.
Huntington Beach
Laguna Beach
Newport Beach
Dog Beach, between 21st
and Seapoint streets,
is by far the most dogfriendly in the area. Dogs
can be off-leash.
Leashed dogs are
allowed
from midSeptember through late
May. During summer
months, leashed dogs
are permitted only before
9 a.m. and after 6 p.m.
Corona del Mar’s Main
Beach allows leashed
dogs mornings from 6 to
10 a.m. and afternoons
after 4:30 p.m.
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B Y T H E PAC IF IC
ith its year-round sunshine, warm weather,
lush landscape, wilderness or even its coastal
setting, Orange County is home to more than 40
championship golf courses that match any skill level.
ANAHEIM HILLS GOLF CLUB
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Opened in 1972, this course nestled snugly into the
hills offers stunning ridgelines and rolling landscape.
Its expansive grounds complement the challenging,
18-hole, par-71 course layout with meandering
creeks and old-growth trees.
COYOTE HILLS GOLF COURSE C O YOTEHILL SGC.COM
With panoramic views of Orange County and
Los Angeles, this award-winning course (par-70,
6,601 yards) is built into Fullerton’s foothills and
on former Unocal Oil property, which still has 21
pumps among the rolling dunes. Designed by Cal
Olson and consultant/ PGA legend Payne Stewart,
the crafty 250-acre course was rated among the
top 100 “Women Friendly Courses” by Fairways
magazine in 1998 and ranked in the top 50 by Golf
for Women.
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DAD MILLER GOLF COURSE
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Youth play for f
ree at this walkable, park-like course
in Anaheim that aims to make golf accessible to
players of all ages and skill levels. The price-friendly
course features a lake, tree-lined fairways and wellgroomed greens.
MONARCH BEACH GOLF LINKS
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Located at the prestigious St. Regis Resort in Dana
Point, this public, par-70 championship course
offers a variety of play set against the stunning
views
of the Pacific. Master architect Robert Trent
Jones J
r. capitalizes on the location as the only
Orange County course literally “on the beach.” Golf
magazine awarded Monarch Beach a silver medal
in its 2012 list of Premier Golf Resorts. Golf Digest
gave it 4½ out of 5 stars in its “Best Places to Play.”
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COURS E IN O R AN GE
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OAK CREEK GOLF CLUB
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This award-wining, Tom Fazio-designed course in
Irvine offers 18 spectacular holes (par-71, 6,834
yards) that wind past lakes, tree-lined fairways
and bull-nosed carved bunkers to reach the
challenging greens. Owls and hawks nest in the
dense surrounding woods of towering eucalyptus.
Egrets and herons take stilted steps in creeks at this
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary course.
PELICAN HILL GOLF CLUB
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World-renowned course architect Tom Fazio has
taken full advantage of its stunning seaside location
along the Newport Coast to create two 18-hole
championship courses that will test your mettle
and take your breath away. Both the Ocean North
(par-71, 6,945 yards) and the Ocean South (par-70,
6,580 yards) require a cerebral game. The green
fees reflect the luxury and amenities, including
professional forecaddies and well-appointed men’s
and women’s locker rooms.
STRAWBERRY FARMS GOLF CLUB
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A Golf Digest-“favored” course across a 35-acre
reservoir of rolling wetlands, natural waterfalls and
wooded canyons in Irvine, Strawberry Farms is as
scenic as it is challenging. The 6,700-yard course
(par-71) was developed by former MLB All-Star
Doug DeCinces.
TUSTIN RANCH GOLF CLUB
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This public, Ted Robinson-designed course has
consistently been voted “Best in OC” for the
“Orange County Golf Course and Driving Range”
category by readers of the Orange County Register.
Also rated as a four-star course by Golf Digest, the
18-hole, par-72, 6,842-yard course offers luscious
fairways and impeccably manicured greens. Check
out No. 11, the signature, par-3, 136-yard hole that
requires a strong iron shot to get to an island green.
See more courses at visitanaheim.org/golf
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L E F T H IK E T O
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xplore the
outdoors.
About 1,000
scenic miles (1,609
km) of cycling paths
and mountain-bike
trails zigzag across
Orange County,
taking bicyclists
from mountain
to sea. More than
39,000 (15,783
hectares) acres of
nature preserves,
wilderness, bluffs
and steep climb
provide terrain for
everyone from the
casual hiker to the
avid outdoorsman.
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BIKE
Santa Ana River Trail &
Parkway:
It’s a continuous, paved, 12-foot
wide (3.7 m), relatively flat and
car-free course that stretches
28.5 (46k m) miles east from the
mouth of the Santa Ana River, at
the Pacific Ocean, to Big Bear
Lake, high in the San Bernardino
Mountains.
Huntington Beach Bicycle Trail:
Ranked one the nation’s best
bike trails by CNN Travel, this
paved, oceanfront, 8.5-mile
(13.7 km) course runs the length
of “Surf City, U.S.A.®,” passing
the famed Huntington Beach
Pier, the Bolsa Chica Ecological
Reserve and scenes of surfing,
sunbathing, the seaside and
sunset.
RUN/HIKE
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2
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San Clemente Beach
Trail
Ridgeline Loop to
Barbara Lake Trail
North Ridge and
Gilman Peak Trails
This seaside, fairly flat,
out-and-back trail on
well-groomed crushed
granite is 4.6 (7.4 km)
miles long and shared
with runners and cyclists.
Laguna Coast Wilderness
Park features 40 (64 km)
miles of trails through
some of California’s
last remaining coastal
canyons. This 3.12-mile
(5 km) trail with a 679-foot
(207 m) elevation gain
takes you around Orange
County’s largest natural
lake in about 90 minutes.
Located in Chino Hills
State Park (Yorba Linda),
this rugged, 10.3-mile
(16.6 km) loop through
canyons has a 1,300foot (396 km) elevation
gain and takes about four
hours. Both trails provide
access to Gilman Peak
(1,685 feet, 514 km), the
second-highest point in
the state park.
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AN AH EIM
R I G HT ANA HEI M
DUCK S
C ELEBRATE
ANAHEIM DUCKS ®
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F O U N D E D1993, National Hockey League S E A S O N
October-April C L A I M T O FA M E 2007 Stanley Cup
champions N A M E T O K N O W Ryan Getzlaf, team captain, three‑time
All-Star and one of the club’s all-time leading scorers
F U N FA C T After its 1992 film “The Mighty Ducks” achieved
success at the box office, The Walt Disney Company was
inspired to create a professional team with the same name.
F O R T I C K E T S Visit anaheimducks.com or call 877-945-3946
LOS ANGELES ANGELS OF ANAHEIM ®
A N G E L S TA D I U M O F A N A H E I M , 2 0 0 0 E . G E N E A U T R Y WAY, A N A H E I M
F O U N D E D 1961, Major League Baseball S E A S O N April-October
C L A I M T O FA M E 2002 World Series champions N A M E T O
K N O W Mike Trout, the 2014 American League Most Valuable Player,
a four-time All-Star and two-time All-Star Game MVP F U N FA C T
Hollywood star Gene Autry, known as “The Singing Cowboy,” was the
club’s original owner and moved it from Los Angeles to Anaheim in
1966. F O R T I C K E T S Visit angels.com or call 888-796-4256
LA KISS
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F O U N D E D 2014, Arena Football League S E A S O N April-August
N A M E S T O K N O W Legendary KISS rockers Gene Simmons and Paul
Stanley own the club.
F O R T I C K E T S Visit lakissfootball.com or call 714-462-KISS
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OR AN GE C OU N T Y
LEFT D O WN T O WN
A NA H E IM SH O PPIN G
CRYSTAL COVE
NEW PO RT BE AC H
S HO PI RV I N E C O MPAN Y. C O M
Enjoy upscale stores, boutiques and restaurants
with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. Savor
the organic and vegan menu at Babette’s, sushi
at Bluefin Restaurant, fine steaks and seafood
at Mastro’s Ocean Club and elevated Mexican
cuisine at Javier’s, which also boasts one of the
West Coast’s largest selection of the world’s finest
tequilas.
FASHION ISLAND
NEW PO RT BE AC H
S HO PFASH I O N I SL AN D . C O M
ou might shop
‘til you drop in
Orange County,
which is worldrenowned for its expansive,
beautifully manicured
plazas that blend the
distinctive shopping
experience with innovative
dining, entertainment and
Southern California style.
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Orange County’s premier coastal shopping
destination has more than 60 exclusive boutiques,
upscale department stores and top-tier ones found
nowhere else in Orange County, such as Neiman
Marcus, Joie and Kate Spade. The center also
features outdoor cafes and acclaimed restaurants
FIG & OLIVE, Red O, Blue C. Sushi and R+D
Kitchen. The outdoor plaza is dog-friendly.
IRVINE SPECTRUM CENTER
IRVI N E
S HO PI RV I N E SPE C T RU MC E N T E R. C O M
A $150 million reinvestment brings new landscapes,
outdoor seating, parking improvements, 20 new
stores and an expanded Improv Comedy Club,
the nation’s top comedy club, to one of Orange
County’s top entertainment, outdoor shopping
and lifestyle destinations. The Spectrum has more
than 130 stores, including Nordstrom, Macy’s
and H&M, plus the Edwards Irvine Spectrum 21
IMAX & RPX theatre and a 108-foot Giant Wheel
and carousel. Trendy, fast-casual eateries, including
TLT Food and BRIO Tuscan Grille, headline the
center’s restaurant lineup.
THE LAB ANTIMALL
THE OUTLETS AT ORANGE
LAB (Little American Business) offers a collection
of off-beat shops and hip, casual eateries and
community spaces for enjoying coffee or a Honey
& Butter macarons. The factory-turned-hip hangout
hosts pop-up shops, live music and market nights.
A 60,000-square-foot expansion to Orange
County’s premier outlet shopping destination is set
to open for the 2016 holidays and will feature six
new stores, notably the first Bloomingdale’s, The
Outlet Store, in the Los Angeles area. The outdoor
plaza has more than 120 name-brand outlets and
value stores, anchored by Nordstrom Rack, Saks
Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH and Neiman Marcus
Last Call. There’s entertainment too: Lucky Strike
Lanes, Dave & Buster’s, Vans SkatePark and a
30-screen AMC Movie Theater with IMAX.
C O S TA MESA
T HE LA B.COM
MAINPLACE MALL
S A N TA ANA
S HO P MAINPLACEMALL. COM
This expansive indoor mall has more than 1 million
square feet of retail space with nearly 200 retailers
including Coach, Disney Store, Macy’s and
Nordstrom. A $50 million renovation began in 2015.
OR A N G E
S IMO N . C O M
SOUTH COAST PLAZA
COS TA ME SA
S OU T H C O AST PL AZ A. C O M
OLD TOWNE ORANGE
O R A N GE
O T PA .ORG
The city’s 1-square-mile historic district near
Chapman University is a haven for antique shops,
upcycled home décor stores, art galleries and
diverse local cuisine. Orange Circle Antique Mall,
Antique Station, Woody’s Antiques and Antique
Mall of Treasures are favorites for treasure hunters.
Stop by Watsons Drug & Soda Fountain for a
treat from its 1950’s-style soda fountain. Opened in
1899, the hangout was the backdrop for the movie
“That Thing You Do.”
Recognized internationally for its sophisticated
collection of more than 250 top-name designer
boutiques, such as Chanel, Dior, Prada and
Valentino, and upscale department stores,
including Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue,
South Coast Plaza offers a luxury shopping
experience, personal shopping services and the
amenities to please any fashionista.
For more about shopping, see visitanaheim.org/
explore/shopping
NEW RETAIL THERAPY
Outlets at San
Clemente
San Clemente
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Opened early 2016, this breezy
Spanish-colonial shopping mall
– Orange County’s only coastal
outlet mall – has mix of boutique
vendors and factory outlet stores
including Calvin Klein, Cole Haan,
H&M, White House | Black Market,
Nike Factory Store, Vans Outlet,
Swarovski and Zales Outlet.
Pacific City
The Source
Huntington Beach
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Buena Park
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Across from the pier, this
progressive,191,000-square-foot
outdoor plaza features unique
boutiques, big-name H&M and
Sephora stores, first-to-market
restaurants, California gourmet
eateries, the Lot 579 artisanal
market and plenty of patios to
enjoy the surroundings, live music
and pop-up events.
This new 425,000-squarefoot multi-experiential retail
destination features world-class
shopping, diverse dining options
and cutting edge technology. The
space is designed to reflect the
digital energy of New York City’s
Times Square, the visual energy
of Tokyo and the avant-garde of
Seoul.
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OR AN GE C OU N TY
ART MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITIONS
BOWERS MUSEUM
MUZEO
ee worldS
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NTA
A
NA
AN AH E I M
renowned
B OW ER S . OR G
MU Z E O . O RG
exhibitions,
One of Southern California’s
The new model for urban
best museums and Orange
cultural centers opened in
cultural
County’s largest, Bowers
2008, this 25,000-square-foot
treasures and
Museum offers exhibitions from complex integrates Anaheim’s
the world’s greatest museums
1908 Carnegie Library (Main
permanent collections
and its own collections of
Gallery) and gallery space to
at art museums. Take
African, South Pacific, Asian,
showcase Anaheim history,
culture and changing exhibits.
in top acts and intimate Native American and preColumbian art and California
performances in music plein-air paintings. The 2016
ORANGE COUNTY
exhibitions focus on California
and theater on stage.
MUSEUM OF ART
history.
The arts are alive all
N E W PO RT BE AC H
around Orange County. LAGUNA ART MUSEUM O C MA. N E T
More than 3,400 works of
AB OV E PA G E A NT
O F THE MA S TE RS ’
RE - CRE ATI ON
OF A RT I N A L I V E
S TA G E S HOW
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LA GUNA B EA CH
LAGUNAARTMUSEUM.ORG
Dedicated to exhibiting the
work of Californian artists, it
hosts diverse traveling exhibits
in addition to a permanent
collection that spans all artistic
styles from the 19th century to
present day. From here, explore
Laguna Beach’s art galleries
and its summertime Festival of
Arts, Sawdust Art Festival and
Art-A-Fair.
modern and contemporary
art, with a focus on California
as well as international
holdings, create its permanent
collection. An anticipated “Pop
Art Design” exhibition runs four
months beginning in Jan. 2017,
showcasing works by Warhol,
Oldenburg and Lichtenstein.
PERFORMANCE VENUES
CITY NATIONAL GROVE OF ANAHEIM A NA HEIM
C IT Y NATIONAL GROVEOFA NA HEIM . COM
Reminiscent of old Hollywood, this stylized venue
lands top world-class musicians, celebrated
comedians and entertainers.
THE OBSERVATORY
S A NTA AN A
OB S E RVAT O RYO C . C O M
Top names in indie rock, alternative, jazz and blues
grace the intimate two-stage venue.
HONDA CENTER THE RANCH SALOON
This is Orange County’s premier destination for the
top acts in music and entertainment. Katy Perry,
The Rolling Stones, The Who and Maroon 5 have
performed here to sell-out crowds. This is also
home to the Anaheim DucksTM.
Enjoy nightly dancing, learn the two-step from
Saloon instructors, listen to live country music or
enjoy the DJ at this lively venue with huge stage
and dance floor.
A NA HEIM
H O N D ACENTER.COM
SEGESTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
COS TA ME SA
S CFTA. O RG
IRVINE BOWL
LA GU NA BEACH
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Home to the annual Festival of Arts Pageant of
the Masters, this outdoor amphitheater offers the
famed 90-minute stage show of “living pictures,”
faithfully recreating classic and contemporary
works with real people posed to resemble their 2-D
subjects. The theme for the 2016 presentation (July
7-Aug. 31) is “Partners.”
IMPROV COMEDY CLUB
IRV INE AND BREA
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A NA H E I M
THERAN C H . C O M/ SAL O O N
Bob Saget and Dana Carvey have been among
the headlining comedians at these outposts of
America’s top comedy club.
Orange County’s premier performing arts venue
celebrates its 30th anniversary with a Broadway
Series during the 2016-17 season with 11 titles
including “An American in Paris” and “Rent.” The
Pacific Symphony also makes its home here.
THE YOST THEATER
S A NTA AN A
Y OS T T H E AT E R. C O M
Orange County’s oldest performance venue, this
1912 landmark has drawn a variety of live acts
and rising DJs to give music lovers reason to rock
out or dance away the night. Up-and-coming
bands, club DJs and even burlesque shows take
advantage of the solid sound and lighting system.
NEW ACTS IN TOWN
House of Blues
Rumba Room Live
Teatro Martini
The popular music and dining
venue with a popular Gospel
Brunch on Sundays moves from
Downtown Disney® District to
Anaheim GardenWalk in late 2016.
Opening in Anaheim GardenWalk in
Fall 2016, this high-energy concert
and nightlife venue will have live
performances, salsa dancing and
musical showcases.
An interactive, edgy, fun dinner
comedy theater for grown-ups in
a caberet setting with gourmet
dining and craft beverages opened
in 2016.
Anaheim
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Anaheim
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Buena Park
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naheim is in the belly of Southern California and its
20 million residents. It’s also a leisure capital that
attracted a record 22 million visitors in 2015. With so
many sophisticated palates to please, the city serves up not only
familiar national chains but also a selection of independently owned
restaurants that will please even the most particular foodie. These
local artisanal eateries, bistros and cafes deliver the innovative chefdriven concepts and farm-to-fork menus for a gustatory adventure.
3 TASTY TABLES
Napa Rose
The Catch
Zov’s
Adjacent to the Down­town
Disney® District, inside Disney’s
Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa,
this award‑winning restaurant
features Executive Chef Andrew
Sutton’s menu of farm‑to‑table
fare paired with regional wines.
Head to the Napa Rose Lounge
for beverages and small bites.
Near Angel Stadium of Anaheim,
The Catch offers local brews,
seafood, steaks, and upscale pub
bites in the dining room. More
casual bites like sliders, nachos
and wings are available in the
lounge and alfresco patio. Diners
also find a special menu with a
tamale cart on Angels game days.
For nearly 30 years, Zov’s has been
serving its unique fusion
of contemporary cuisine with
authentic Eastern Mediterranean
flavors. Enjoy signature cocktails, thin-crust pizzas, salads,
burgers and pitas. The restaurant
also hosts cooking and etiquette
classes. Service includes lunch,
dinner, weekend brunch, and
happy hours.
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Disney Character Meals
ANAHE I M
DI SNE YL AND.DISN EY.GO.C OM
Get the Disney experience— memento pictures and autographs
included—without even entering the park by dining with all of kids’
favorite Disney characters.
ANAHEIM GARDENWALK
Goofy’s
Kitchen
Drop into Disney’s
Grand Californian
Hotel® & Spa
for the Chip ’n Dale
Critter Breakfast.
See Goofy during
a meal in this
Disneyland® Hotel
family restaurant.
STEAKHOUSE 55 ANAHEIMGARDENWALK.COM
This 460,000-square-foot
outdoor dining, shopping and
entertainment plaza a f
ew blocks
from Disneyland® Resort
features
popular upscale chains, specialty
restaurants, popular pubs and
lounges.
Bubba Gump Shrimp
California Pizza Kitchen
The Cheesecake Factory
FiRE + ICE Grill + Bar
McCormick & Schmick’s Grille
McFadden’s Anaheim
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine
Heat Ultra Lounge
DOWNTOWN DISNEY
DISTRICT
Storytellers
Café
At this upscale steakhouse in the
Disneyland® Hotel, guests savor
premium cuts of meat paired with
wines from the cellar and a slice
of the signature 24‐layer Nutella
chocolate cake.
ANAHEIM WHITE HOUSE
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One of the city’s historical
landmarks dating back to 1909,
the Anaheim White House is a
hidden treasure of traditional
ne dining and a recipient of the
prestigious Five Star Diamond
Award for hospitality.
CASA GARCIA
LA CA S A GA R CIA . CO M
®
D O WNTOWNDISNEY.C OM
In the heart of the Disneyland®
Resort, this lively promenade
of indoor-outdoor dining,
entertainment and shops features
immersive theme restaurants.
Catal Restaurant
ESPN Zone
Rainforest Café
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen
Tortilla Jo’s
This family‐owned restaurant has
served authentic Mexican flavors
since 1973. Find breakfast, lunch,
dinner and to‐go menus with
items like enchiladas, burritos
and other traditional entrees.
PCH Grill
Join Mickey Mouse
for breakfast here
at Disney’s Paradise
Pier® Hotel.
THE RANCH ®
RESTAURANT &
SALOON T H E RAN C H . C O M
This fine‐dining establishment
prides itself on locally sourced
ingredients and premium steaks
from its ranch in the Santa Ana
mountains. Enjoy the California‐
focused menu, then dance to
country music at the saloon.
MAMA COZZA’S
MAMAC O Z Z AS. C O M
Founded in 1965, t
he traditional
Italian restaurant has 20 sauces
made from scratch, pizzas,
pasta and specialty entrees. The
landmark was even featured o
n
the Food Network program,
“Diners, Drive‐Ins and Dives.”
REUNION KITCHEN +
DRINK RE U N I O N K I T C H E N . N E T
An exhibition‐style kitchen lets
diners observe chefs creating
their signature comfort food.
Enjoy a rotating selection of local
beers and weekday happy hour
specials until 6 p.m.
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ANAHEIM
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There’s a culinary revolution
happening in downtown
Anaheim. Menus are rife with
inventive flavor combinations,
and next-generation venues
transform the dining experience.
ANAHEIM PACKING
DISTRICT
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Among the historic buildings of
the Anaheim Packing District are
two food halls and a charming
pedestrian promenade with
independently owned shops and
restaurants.Anaheim Packing
House
Ú Opened in 2014, this hip food
hall features a communal dining area
surrounded by more than 20 artisanal
purveyors. Make a reservation at The
Blind Rabbit speakeasy or check out
The Kroft for farm-to-table delicacies.
You’ll also see how the cooking elite
have reinvented fish ‘n’ chips (The
Chippy), pizza (Ecco Pizzeria), hot
pot (Rolling Boil), Indian cuisine
(Adya) and soul food (Georgia’s
Restaurant).
Farmers Park
Ú Head to a lively farmers market
for fresh foods sourced locally.
The event takes place every Friday
evening from 4 to 8 p.m. and is
adjacent to the Anaheim Packing
House.
Packard Building
Ú Built in 1925, the recently
restored Packard Building is now
home to the Anaheim Brewery,
a pre-Prohibition craft beer icon,
and Umami Burger, the gourmet
phenomenon that redefined
a backyard barbecue staple.
CENTER STREET
PROMENADE
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Don’t miss Good Food Hall, home
to a Mexican eatery, bar, international
deli and K&A Downtown Cafe. Visit
Colony Wine Merchant, a retail
space and bar with weekly promotions and daily happy hour. Gypsy
Den, a hangout for artists, offers fresh
pastries, an eclectic menu and daily
happy hour.
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LEFT Bottle Logic is a
favorite among Orange
County beer enthusiasts
for its creative beers, friendly
staff and fun atmosphere.
BREW SCENE
ANAHEIM BREWERY
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BACKSTREET BREWERY
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BOTTLE LOGIC BREWING
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GOLDEN ROAD BREWING
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NOBLE ALE WORKS
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naheim’s beginning in 1850s as a small
colony of German winemakers is the
heritage that now inspires the city’s
award-winning craft beer movement. At the
2016 World Beer Cup awards, Noble Ale
Works earned the Champion Small Brewery
title, winning a gold medals for I Love It! IPA
(American-style IPA), silver for Gosebusters
(German-style sour ale) and bronze for Nobility
(Imperial IPA). Bottle Logic Brewing won a
brace of silvers for Colbaltic Porter (Baltic-style
porter) Darkstar November (Imperial Stout).
Sip and savor a flight of local hops and barley
around this city that’s quickly crafting its own
beer culture.
PHANTOM ALES &
HOME BREW SHOP
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LEGENDS CRAFT
BREWERY
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DRINK SCENE
BXCR
THE UNDERGROUND
WINE SOCIETY
ANAHEIM
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CHAPTER ONE:
THE MODERN LOCAL
SANTA ANA
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HOPSCOTCH TAVERN
FULLERTON
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hether you’re looking for a family-friendly
base for your vacation, the business
amenities for work travel or the boutique
feel for a romantic getaway, the Anaheim ResortTM
district offers nearly 100 hotels to meet your needs for
luxury and affordability while still keeping you near
the action.
The Anaheim ResortTM district is booming with new
builds, having opened six new hotels (1,427 rooms)
since 2014 and begun development on 13 others,
including three Four Diamond properties. As of June
2016, Orange County is home to 502 hotels (58,681
rooms), including 93 in the Anaheim ResortTM district.
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A B O VE GR E AT
WO L F L O D GE
SO U T H E R N
C AL IF O R N IA
GREAT WOLF LODGE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
GRE ATWOL F.COM/SO UTHER NC A LIF ORNIA
603 suites
Leading the way for new hotels is the first
California location for North America’s largest
family of indoor water park resorts. Opened
in Garden Grove in March 2016, Great Wolf
Lodge Southern California is a family-friendly,
wilderness-themed behemoth with 603
suites, including Wolf Den and KidCabin
suites for the children. Its centerpiece, a
105,000-square-foot indoor water park where
it’s always 84 degrees, features water slides,
a massive wave pool, the six-story Howlin’
Tornado and the dual bodysurfing experience,
Wolf Rider Wipeout. Attractions throughout
the resort include the MagiQuest scavenger
hunt, Scooops Kid Spa and family Story Time.
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H O TEL S ö
AN AH EIM
NEW HOTELS IN ANAHEIM
COMING IN 2016-17
COURTYARD ANAHEIM
THEME PARK
ENTRANCE
172 rooms | Q4 2016
®
M A RRIOTT.COM
221 guest rooms
A short walk from the entrance
to the Disneyland® Resort, the
hotel’s Surfside Waterpark
includes swimming pools, a
drench bucket, six slides and
views of Disneyland® Park’s
fireworks.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
& SUITES ANAHEIM
RESORT AREA
HIE ANAHEIM.COM
96 guest rooms and suites
Family-inspired amenities,
contemporary rooms and suites
with 48” HDTVs and luxury
bedding make for a beautiful
resort setting. There’s also a
sparkling outdoor pool and free
breakfast.
Country Inns and Suites Hotel
HOMEWOOD SUITES
BY HILTON-ANAHEIM
RESORT-CONVENTION
CENTER
Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort
Convention Center
262 rooms | Q3 2016
HOM EW OODS UI TE S3 .
HILTON. COM
215 guest rooms
The new hotel offers a game
room, putting green and sports
court. Studio rooms and
multiroom suites come with
stocked kitchenettes.
SPRINGHILL SUITES
ANAHEIM MAINGATE
®
M A R R I OTT. COM
120 guest rooms
Spacious guest suites (25%
larger than a comparably priced
hotel room) offer a seamless
blend of style and function along
with free WiFi Internet access,
a microwave, mini-fridge, large
work desk, and a spa-like
bathroom.
JW Marriott
(Four Diamond property)
466 rooms | Q4 2017
Residence Inn at Anaheim
Resort/Convention Center
296 rooms | Q2 2016
Staybridge Suites 126 rooms | Q3 2016
SPRINGHILL SUITES
AT ANAHEIM RESORT/
CONVENTION CENTER
®
MARRI O T T. C O M
172 guest rooms
This hotel boasts spacious
designer rooms with modern
accents and a rooftop pool that
is a prime vantage point for the
fireworks above the Disneyland®
Resort.
5 P ET - F R I E N D LY H O T ELS
Many hotels near the Anaheim Resort district welcome guests with their closest furry friends. Whether your pet is a
seasoned traveler or a first-time vacationer, here are our top picks for pet-friendly hotels in town. Since each hotel
has its own pet policy, be sure to consult front-desk staff before making reservations for your four-legged friend.
Anaheim
Anaheim
Majestic
Plaza Hotel
Garden Hotel & Suites
900 S. Disneyland
Drive, Anaheim;
714-778-1700;
majesticgarden
hotel.com
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1700 S. Harbor
Blvd., Anaheim;
714-772‑5900;
anaheimplaza
hotel.com
Hotel
Ménage
1221 S. Harbor
Blvd., Anaheim;
855-634‑8555;
hotelmenage.com
Red Lion
Hotel
Anaheim
1850 S. Harbor Blvd.,
Anaheim; 714-7502801; redlion.com/
anaheim
Sheraton
Park Hotel at
the Anaheim
Resort
1855 S. Harbor Blvd.,
Anaheim; 714-7501811; sheraton
parkanaheim.com
RIGH T L OBB Y
OF THE ANA HEI M
M A RRI OT T
SELECT ANAHEIM
RESORTTM DISTRICT
HOTELS
** newly renovated
The AnabellaTM Hotel
anabellahotel.com
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel**
majesticgardenhotel.com
Anaheim Marriott**
marriott.com
Ayres Hotel Anaheim
ayreshotels.com/ayres-hotel-anaheim
Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel
Hotel Ménage
AAA Four Diamond hotel
disneyland. disney.go.com/hotels
hotelmenage.com
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites
Anaheim Resort**
desertpalmshotel.com
Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort/
Convention Center
dolphinscove-resort.com
anaheimresort.place.hyatt.com
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel
Anaheim Resort-Convention
Center
Hyatt Regency Orange County**
doubletree3.hilton.com
Knights Inn Anaheim
knightsinnanaheim.com
Candlewood® Suites Garden
Grove/Anaheim Area
embassysuites3.hilton.com
castleinn.com
Red Lion Hotel Anaheim Resort**
redlion.com/anaheim
Embassy Suites Hotel
Anaheim North
Castle Inn & Suites**
orangecounty.regency.hyatt.com
Eden Roc Inn & Suites
stovallsinn.com
ihg.com
hojoanaheim.com
Dolphin’s Cove Resort
edenrocanaheim.com
Best Western PLUS Stovall’s Inn
Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel
and Water Playground
Residence Inn Anaheim
Resort/Convention Center
residenceanaheimresort.com
Fairfield Inn Anaheim Resort
marriott.com
Sheraton Garden Grove - Anaheim
South Hotel
Grand Legacy at the Park
sheratonanaheimsouth.com
grandlegacyhotel.com
Clarion Hotel Anaheim
Sheraton Park at Anaheim Resort
clarionanaheim.com
Great Wolf Lodge Southern
California
sheratonparkanaheim.com
Courtyard Anaheim Resort/
Convention Center
greatwolf.com/southern-california
SpringHill Suites at Anaheim
Resort/Convention Center
Hilton Anaheim**
marriott.com
marriott.com
hilton.com
Courtyard Anaheim
Theme Park
Entrance
marriott.com
Hilton Garden Inn
Anaheim/
Garden Grove
Staybridge Suites® Anaheim Resort Area
ihg.com/staybridge
hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Disneyland® Hotel
disneyland.disney.go.com/hotels
Wyndham Anaheim Garden Grove
Hotel Indigo
wyndham.com
ihg.com/hotelindigo
Disney’s Grand Californian
Hotel®
& Spa
AAA Four Diamond hotel
disneyland.disney.go.com/hotels
Homewood Suites by Hilton®
Anaheim Resort - Convention
Center
For a complete listing of Anaheim-area
hotels, check out visitanaheim.org/
explore/hotels.
homewoodsuites3.hilton.com
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G ETTING A R O UND ö
SOU T H ER N C ALIFORN IA
L E F T ART IC
(AN AH E IM
R E GIO N AL
T R AN SPO RTAT IO N
IN T E R M O D AL
CENTER)
AIRPORTS
ith four
nearby
airports,
numerous options for
public transportation
and a handy network
of highways in its
backyard, Anaheim is
in the heart of Southern
California. It’s easy
to get here and even
easier to get around to
make the most of your
Southern California
adventure.
John Wayne
Airport, Orange
County (SNA)
ocair.com
3 miles from
Anaheim Resort
Los Angeles
International
Airport (LAX)
lawa.org
34 miles from
Anaheim Resort
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LA/Ontario
International
Airport (ONT)
flyontario.com
35 miles from
Anaheim Resort
ARTIC articinfo.com
Opened in 2014, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal
Center (ARTIC) is a modernized Southern California transit hub within
walking distance of Honda Center® and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. It
provides access to Metrolink (local trains), AmtrakSM, Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) buses, Anaheim Resort Transportation
(ART) shuttles, taxis, and tour and charter buses.
ANAHEIM RESORT TRANSPORTATION
rideart.org
The Anaheim Resort Transportation (ART) shuttle network
connects
hotels with dining, shopping and entertainment venues
in the Anaheim
ResortTM district. Pay one-way fares ($3) or get ART single-day or multiday passes to get around A
naheim but also beyond.
Here are some places ART goes:
Anaheim Convention Center
Disneyland® Park
Anaheim Packing District
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Long Beach
Airport (LGB)
lgb.org
18 miles from
Anaheim Resort
The Outlets at Orange
Knott’s Berry Farm® (BuenaPark)
South Coast Plaza® (CostaMesa)
ORANGE COUNTY TOURS
ART CRAWL
EXPERIENCE
Anaheim, art walk through
downtown Anaheim’s arts district
during the second Saturday
in February, May, August and
November downtownanaheim/
artcrawlexperience
CATALINA EXPRESS
LAGUNA BEACH FIRST
THURSDAYS ART
WALKS Laguna Beach, an iOS app tour
and free trolley to local galleries
on each month’s first Thursday
firstthursdaysartwalk.com
LUX BUS AMERICA
MISSION SAN JUAN
CAPISTRANO TOURS UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
HOLLYWOOD STUDIO
TOUR
Anaheim, daily sightseeing tours
from Anaheim to Hollywood and
Los Angeles luxbusamerica.com
Mission San Juan Capistrano,
visit the 18th-century Spanish
mission, chapel and museum
missionsjc.com/tours
DANA WHARF
NEWPORT LANDING
DAVEY’S LOCKER
Newport Beach, whale watching,
deep-sea fishing and ship rentals
daveyslocker.com
DISNEY GUIDED TOURS
Anaheim, six guided theme tours
through the Disneyland® Resort
disneyland.disney.go.com/au/
tours
Anaheim Resort, sightseeing
tours of Southern California, Los
Angeles, Hollywood or celebrity
homes starlinetours.com
OUTSIDE
ORANGE
COUNTY
Dana Point, a boat ride to
Catalina island about 26 miles
from the California coast
catalinaexpress.com
Dana Point, whale and dolphin
watching, sportfishing, harbor
cruising and Laguna Beach
SightSEAing Tour
danawharf.com
STARLINE TOURS
Newport Beach, whale
watching and dolphin cruise
newportwhales.com
SANTA CATALINA
ISLAND COMPANY
Catalina Island, island zip-line eco
tour and narrated “Skyline Drive”
journey visitcatalinaisland.com
SOCAL SNORKELING
TOURS
Laguna Beach, equipment
and guided swim of reefs and
marine life near Laguna Beach
socalsnorkelingtours.com
Los Angeles, behind-thescenes tour through working
movie and TV studio’s
backlot and attractions
universalstudioshollywood.com/
attractions/studio-tour
U.S.S MIDWAY MUSEUM
San Diego, self-guided audio
tour narrated by Midway sailors
aboard historic aircraft carrier
midway.org
WARNER BROS. STUDIO
TOUR
Burbank, behind-the-scenes
tour of a famous movie studio
backlot and TV show soundstage
wbstudiotour.com
B E L O W C ATAL IN A
E X PR E SS B O AT
ISLAND EXPRESS
HELICOPTERS
Long Beach, helicopter trips
and tours of Catalina Island,
Huntington Beach and Long
Beach to Laguna Beach
islandexpress.com
JETPACK AMERICA
Newport Beach, jet pack and
jet board flight experiences near
coast
jetpackamerica.com
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ORANGE COUNTY
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BREA
F U LLERTON
B UENA
PAR K
91
5
Disneyland®
Resort
Knott’s
Berry
Farm
Anaheim
Convention
Center
405
GA RDEN G ROV E
57
90
91
55
Honda Center
241
ARTIC
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
ORANGE
22
The
Outlets at
Orange
MainPlace Mall
261
South S ANTA ANA
Segerstrom
Coast
Center
Plaza
for the Arts
405
1
Y ORBA L IN D A
Anaheim
Packing
District
5
HUNTING TO N
OC Fair
BEA CH
1
Fashion
Island
241
Irvine
Spectrum
Center
405
John Wayne
Airport (SNA)
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NEWP ORT
BEAC H
Crystal
Cove
cottages
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Art
festivals
LAGUNA
BEACH
1
Mission
San Juan
Capistrano
SAN JUAN
D A N A C A P IS T R A N O
P O IN T
5
Outlets
at San
Clemente
SAN
CLEMENTE
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ANAHEIM RESORT DISTRICT & CONVENTION CENTER
W. Ball Rd.
MICKEY AND
F R I E N D S PA R K I N G
STRUCTURE
5
Magic Way
DISNEYLAND®
R E S O RT PA R K I NG
D O WNTO WN DI SNE Y ® DI STR I CT
DISNEYLAND®
DI SNE Y ’S
HOTEL
G R AND
CAL I FO R NI AN
HO TE L ® & SPA
D I SNE Y ’S
PA R ADI SE
PI E R ®
HO TE L
Harbor Blvd.
DISNEYLAND ®
PA RK
DISNEY
CALIFORNIA
ADVENTURE ®
PARK
Disney Way
S. Walnut St.
S. West St.
W. Katella Ave.
A NAH E IM
C O NVE NT IO N C E NT E R
DISN EYLA N D ®
RESORT PARKIN G
Convention Way
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