Anaheim, CA Hotels

Anaheim History

• Anaheim House – One of the oldest buildings still standing dates back to the 1800s.
• Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace – Focuses on his time as president.
• Mother Colony House – Built in 1857 from Californian redwood trees.
• Crystal Cathedral – An impressive structure that is almost entirely made of glass.
• Anaheim Walk of Fame – Set along a main streets of Anaheim's Harbour Boulevard.

Anaheim Art & Culture

• Muzeo – This museum celebrates the culture and arts of the community with exhibits and activities.
• The Bowers Museum – This art museum is internationally recognised for its exhibits.
• Laguna Art Museum – See art by famous and emerging artists that are from the Laguna Beach art community.
• Ripley's Believe It or Not – This is always a place to go to be amazed and amused.
• Crystal Cathedral – The most amazing religious site made up of 10,000 panes of glass.

Anaheim Shopping

• Downtown Disney – This is not just Disney memorabilia, but many other kinds of stores as well.
• Anaheim Indoor Marketplace – The place to find a bargain with over 200 shops.
• The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk – A relaxed place to shop that also has activities.
• Anaheim Plaza – This is an outdoor shopping mall also close to all the major attractions.
• Anaheim Farmer's Market – At this market, you can get crafts like stained glass in addition to fresh food.

Gay & Lesbian Anaheim

• Fitness Grill – Enjoy healthy eating at this gay-friendly restaurant.
• Club Lucky – This fun place actually won an award for best gay bar.
• Club Main Street – An upscale club with karaoke and live music.
• Mother Lode – A place to escape from the trendy and have a good time.
• Trunks – A low-key, relaxing bar to cruise.

Anaheim Attractions

• Disneyland
• Laguna Art Museum
• Mission San Juan Capistrano

Anaheim Activities

• Visit Orange County Zoo
• Go aboard the Queen Mary
• Have fun at the Knott's Soak City Water Park

The summer months of May through September are warm with daily temperatures around 77°F (25°C). During winter and spring (January through May), the weather in Anaheim is mild and comfortable with high temperatures of about 70°F (21°C). The average annual rainfall for the area is 11 inches (287 mm).

Getting There & Around

The Los Angeles Airport and the John Wayne-Orange County Airport provide air travel for visitors going to and from Anaheim. Greyhound Lines provides long-distance bus service, and Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner train travels to numerous attractions and beaches in Southern California.

To get around the city, most travellers find that a rental car is invaluable. Public transportation, taxis and cycling are also possibilities. Public transportation offers bus routes in and around the city through the OCTA (Orange County Transit Authority).