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| Anaheim Travel Information |
Location: Orange County,
California (CA)
Area Codes:
714, 657
Population:
295,153
Time Zone:
Pacific |
Welcome to the magnificent city of Anaheim, California just 20
miles east of Los Angeles. Whether you're visiting with family or
friends you're sure to have a great time. Anaheim offers a little
bit for everyone. Of course one of the biggest reasons why people
visit Anaheim is to visit that big loveable mouse and his magic
kingdom at Disneyland^(TM), but if you're in town for other reasons
then you'll also find that there are lots of other great activities
and entertaining things to do while you're here.
Besides all of the obvious reasons that most people visit Anaheim,
you'll be happy to know that Anaheim is just a few minutes from
the California coastline, which means that you'll definitely want
to take a day and spend it at one of California's famous beaches
like Huntington Beach, Long Beach or Laguna Beach. or maybe you'd
like to take a drive down to San Diego on the famous Pacific Coast
Highway. Another great drive is up the Pacific Coast Highway to
beautiful Santa Barbara. You'll find that sitting around will be
the hardest thing to do while you're on vacation in Anaheim.
Come and experience all the thrills and excitement that make Anaheim
one of America's favorite vacation destinations!
Four major theme parks call the Anaheim/Buena Park area their home.
Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure in Anaheim, Knott's
Berry Farm and Movieland Wax Museum in Buena Park are all within
minutes of each other. In addition, Universal Studios and Magic
Mountain are 20 and 45 minutes to the north respectfully.
Down the road a bit, just 90 minutes south in San Diego are four
more theme parks that draw millions of visitors a year. Seaworld,
the San Diego Zoo, Legoland, and the San Diego Wild Animal Park
all offer a great day trip from Anaheim and are close enough that
you will be able to spend a full day exploring these attractions
and be back at the hotel for dinner. And these are just the major
attractions. Did you know that there are literally hundreds of other
sights just minutes from the "Happiest Place on Earth"?
You will definitely need more than just a few days to experience
all that this unbelievably attraction rich area has to offer.
So what are you waiting for, come and experience the vacation of
a lifetime here in Anaheim! |
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Tip
in Anaheim |
| Avoid rush hour - Driving Southern California freeways
during rush hour can be time consuming and very frustrating. These
hours are typically from 6:30 am to 8:00 am and 4:00 pm to 6:00
pm Monday through Friday. If you must drive during these times be
sure to allow extra time to get to your desired destination. |
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Anaheim
Tourist Attractions |
Anaheim Plaza
530 N. Euclid St East Anaheim
Just five minutes from Disneyland? Park and the Anaheim Convention
Center. Features the nation's largest and most successful retailer,
WAL-MART. Other major stores include Mervyn's Department Store,
Ross Dress For Less, Old Navy and CompUSA.
Buena
Park Mall.
8308 On The Mall Buena Park
Because of its many great advancements, the Mall has become known
as the Downtown Playground of Buena Park! Our anchor tenants Sears,
Old Navy, Ross Dress For Less, Bed Bath & Beyond and Burlington
Coat Factory welcome you. A new collection of retail stores, accentuated
by a contemporary urban architectural design has created continual
excitement and energy throughout the property.
Disney's
California Adventure
1313 S. Harbor Blvd Anaheim Resort Area
Celebrating all that is California, Disney’s newest park pulls
out all the stops, giving you a pure and adrenalin charged experience.
The resort, among other things is home to the California Screamin’
roller coaster, a wood coaster much like the smaller versions in
both San Diego and Santa Cruz. Then there is the Maliboomer, consisting
of three 180-foot towers that launch you straight up at an astonishing
speed, and you come back to earth as you left it, in a hurry! Or
you can take a tour around a Hollywood back lot in the Hollywood
Pictures Backlot, which is full of glitz, glamour and most of all
fun. There is really something for everyone, so if you are coming
to Anaheim you should really make time for this amazing park.
Disneyland
1313 Harbor Blvd Anaheim Resort Area
Disneyland offers children both young and old a magical and memorable
experience, memories of which will last a lifetime.
Disneyland has eight themed lands with classic Disney characters,
attractions, live entertainment, and daily parades which make their
way down Main Street USA and the rest of the park. Disneyland encompasses
more than 85 acres with more than 60 major rides, 50 shops, and
30 restaurants. Fireworks and special shows are presented nightly
during summer months and peak periods. In order to fully enjoy Disneyland
try a multi day pass which allows you to experience everything your
heart desires. Disneyland is open 365 days a year and pets can be
left at the resort's kennel for a nominal fee.
Knott's
Berry Farm.
8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park
Long known as one of the best theme parks in southern California,
Knott’s Berry Farm offer fun for the whole family, right in
the heart of the Anaheim/Buena Park area.
Knott's 150 acres include thrilling rides, exciting attractions,
outstanding live entertainment, fascinating historic exhibits, world-famous
dining and one-of-a-kind specialty shops. Knott's has something
for everyone, from its wide variety of outstanding live entertainment
and shows to its fascinating historic and educational exhibits.
Come and experience all that Knott’s offers in excitement,
fun and thrills.
Medieval
Times.
7662 Beach Blvd. Buena Park Medieval Times, with its chivalry
and showmanship, can be enjoyed here in Anaheim/Buena Park.
Located moments from Anaheim in neighboring Buena Park, it is one
of two locations west of the Mississippi. Medieval Times thrills
its guests with the legends and tales of medieval Europe. You can
experience the thrills of the famous Andalusian Stallions and their
great show, knights locked in battle and jousting tournaments, and
princesses impressed by the battle that unfolds in front of your
eyes. You will also be treated to a fine 11th century meal while
all this surrounds you, making this one of the most unique dining
experiences available today.
Movieland
Wax Museum.
7711 Beach Blvd. Buena Park
Looking to catch a glimpse of your favorite stars, without having
to hassle with the bus and studio tours in Hollywood, then Movieland
Wax Museum is for you.
Come and walk through the museum and enjoy over 165 of your favorite
movie stars, 48 television stars, and 10 musical entertainers, all
life size and life like, in settings from the movies and shows that
have made them famous. Painstakingly made by hand and from scratch,
these life-like recreations are a must see while in the Buena Park
area.
Ripley's
Believe it or Not! Buena Park.
7850 Beach Blvd.Buena Park
Just minutes from both Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm is
one of the stranger and more interesting attractions in
Buena Park.
Began as a comic strip in 1918, Ripley’s Believe it or Not!
has scoured the globe in search of the strange and the odd, the
believable and the not so, and have brought all of these together
under one roof. Stop by and answer the question, “Do you believe?”
Soak City
USA, Buena Park
8039 Beach Blvd. Buena Park
Looking to cool off in the blazing southern California sun? If this
sounds like a great idea then come and stop by Soak City U.S.A.,
the newest playground in paradise.
With thirteen acres of water fun, you will have found your oasis.
There are 21 of the most intense water rides available today, all
packed into a park that is themed with the surf culture of the 1950’s,
longboards and woodies included. Beat the heat at Soak City U.S.A.,
and find out why it’s so cal’s newest and favorite park.
Wild Bill's
Wild West Dinner Extravaganza
7600 Beach Boulevard Buena Park
If you long for a trip back in time to the days of the Wild West,
where gunslingers and outlaws roamed the land, Wild Bill’s
Wild West Dinner Extravaganza will bring you back to that time.
For one reasonable price you get an action packed show, a home cooked
dinner and memories that will last for years to come. Oh, and let’s
not forget the whole time travel aspect of this show either, the
actors and costumes are so realistic that you will begin to feel
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Getting Around Anaheim |
Getting There
Orange County's 786 square miles include 42 miles of prime beachfront
and the vast Cleveland National Forest. More than 2.5 million people
reside in the county's 31 cities and unincorporated areas.
The largest cities are: Santa Ana (310,000), Anaheim (727,000),
and Huntington Beach (180,000). The South Coast Metro area, Orange
County's business, retail and cultural hub, spans 2,500 acres astride
the Costa Mesa and Santa Ana city line.
Ball, Katella and La Palma streets and Imperial Hwy. (90) run east
to west through the cites of Orange, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santon
and Cypress. Beach Boulevard, Brookhurst Street, Magnolia Avenue
and Harbor Boulevard travel, from the northern edge of Orange County
to the ocean, while scenic Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is a favored
route for sightseers.
Major airlines serve Orange County's population from John Wayne
Airport, located near Newport Beach and just south of the San Diego
Freeway (I-405).
Anaheim
Airport Information
John Wayne International
18601 Airport Way 949.252.5200
Located 35 miles south of metropolitan Los Angeles, John Wayne International
Airport services the southland area and more specifically Orange
County. The airport is located in the city of Santa Ana, bordered
by Costa Mesa, Irvine and Anaheim. This airport is the lifeblood
of the area, annually bringing in 7.80 million passengers (year
2000) and relieving pressure off Los Angeles and San Diego International
airports. Ten commercial and one commuter airlines call the facility
home, and with 250 daily arrivals to 22 non-stop US destinations
makes this one busy facility. If you are looking for a way in or
out of the Orange County area, then the John Wayne International
Airport is your gateway to the world.
Transportation
The Ground Transportation Center (GTC) houses all Ground Transportation
Services including buses, taxis, shuttles and car rental return.
The GTC is located in the center of the East Parking Structure directly
across from the Thomas F. Riley Terminal. The Orange County Transportation
Authority bus stop is on the Upper Level Roadway (Departure Level)
between Terminals A and B.
Parking
All parking lots are open from 4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.
Terminal Parking is only accessible from the Departure (Upper) Level.
Please be prepared to have your car searched. For faster service,
you may consider using our Valet Parking. Long-term parking is available
in all parking lots. Selected parking spaces in the Terminal lots
A1 and B1 are reserved for two-hour-maximum parking. All parking
lots accept cash, check or Visa/MasterCard and American Express
credit cards.
Los
Angeles International Airport
1 World Way 310.646.1893
Los Angeles International is the most diverse and comprehensive
airport on the West Coast. You can connect to virtually any city
in the world from LAX. Trucks, trailers, and campers should use
perimeter lots because of restricted clearance in parking structures
and limited open parking in the central terminal area. Curbspace
in front of terminals is restricted to immediate loading and unloading
of passengers and baggage for a maximum of three minutes.
Unattended vehicles will be cited and may be impounded. As you near
the airport by car, dial 530 on AM radio for information on parking
and traffic conditions near the terminals.
QuickAid Machines - Computer terminals throughout LAX provide airport
and transportation information at your fingertips. These terminals,
known as QuickAid machines, are operated by touching the symbol
of the category on the screen that pertains to your interest.
Transportation
Passengers departing LAX can use the Passenger Drop Off Only
Location (9011 Airport Boulevard, just north of the intersection
of Airport Boulevard and Arbor Vitae Street). No parking is permitted
at this location. A free, frequent LAX shuttle transports passengers
to the departure level, terminal curbside. The buses do not pickup
passengers at the terminals to return to this lot.
Parking
Due to heightened security measures private vehicles can enter
the Central Terminal Area, but only to park in the parking structures.
No curbside pickups or dropoffs of passengers from private vehicles
are permitted. The metered parking stalls in the Central Terminal
Area (CTA) parking structures are open to the public. Vehicles with
disabled parking license plates or placards are able to park for
free in any available metered space in the parking structures. No
public parking is allowed in open-air metered parking lots. All
travelers are urged to avoid driving to the airport or being driven
to the airport in private vehicles.
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