Anaheim brings together a wide range of reasons to visit: nature trails in Anaheim Hills, local history, a food hall in a former industrial building, and major event venues. When planning a stay, start by choosing what matters most to you. Any specific combination of destinations should take their respective opening hours and event dates into account.

Nature in Anaheim Hills

Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58-acre nature park in Anaheim Hills. Four miles of trails wind through oak woodland and coastal sage scrub. The John J. Collier Interpretive Center houses a small museum with live animals and exhibits on the region’s natural history. This offers two distinct ways to explore: nature trails through different habitats and a natural history perspective on the region.

The Santa Ana River Trail offers a different perspective: from Anaheim Hills, it follows the river all the way to the Pacific Ocean. While Oak Canyon’s four miles of trails through oak woodland and coastal sage scrub define its natural setting, the trail follows the river to the coast.

Local history and food

The Packing House was an orange-packing facility built in 1919 and later converted into a two-story food hall. It showcases a selection reflecting Southern California’s diverse population, fresh produce and culinary talent. The Anaheim Packing District includes four historic landmarks: The Packing House, Packard Building, Farmers Park and MAKE Building. Here, the former industrial use and today’s food hall concept can be explored together in one named location.

Muzeo encompasses Anaheim’s original Carnegie Library and a modern gallery space. The Anaheim Heritage Center is located in Muzeo’s downtown complex. Its history room holds nearly one million organized and cataloged objects for use by scholars, students, researchers and the public. The collection covers Anaheim’s history from Indigenous peoples and early explorers to Disneyland, Angels baseball and the Convention Center.

The Mother Colony House also offers a tangible link to the city’s early architectural history: built in 1857, it is the oldest surviving half-timbered building in Orange County. In 1935, it was designated California State Historical Landmark No. 201. Muzeo and the Heritage Center offer different points of focus: the original Carnegie Library, galleries and an extensive collection on the city’s history.

Event venues and special experiences

The Anaheim Convention Center welcomes more than one million visitors each year and hosts approximately 300 events annually. Capacity provides a useful guide to both smaller and larger event formats: The Grove of Anaheim has 1,700 seats for live music, comedy and special events. Angel Stadium of Anaheim has 45,000 seats for baseball and events such as concerts, Supercross and monster truck shows. The Honda Center hosts concerts by renowned artists, sporting events and family programs such as Disney on Ice each year.

Built in 1927, Pearson Park Amphitheatre draws on Spanish architectural styles and has offered family entertainment since 1933. Disneyland Park is in the heart of Anaheim. Anaheim ICE offers daily public skating sessions for guests of all ages on NHL and Olympic-sized ice surfaces. At Flightdeck + Rogue Racing, pilots and non-pilots can enjoy guided experiences in a Boeing 737 simulator. The options therefore range from architectural and local history to events, skating sessions and a flight simulator.

Plan your arrival and accommodations

If a concert, game or show is the main reason for your stay, check the event date first and plan your other visits around it. Muzeo is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Check opening hours in advance; it is also worth checking the dates and times for events and public skating sessions.

ARTIC offers connections and services from Amtrak, Metrolink, Greyhound, Megabus, OCTA buses and Anaheim Resort Transportation. There are also taxis, bicycle parking, and parking for cars and carpools. These options provide several ways to get around without prescribing a particular mode of transportation for your stay.

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