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| Attraction Guide : 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! Attractions are listed alphabetically by Name: 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 as it you have gone back to the 1800’s. 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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