Thomas’s Guidebook for Anaheim and surrounding area
Food Scene
Panda Express
9659 Milliken AveDelicious and Fast!
Best Views of Orange County, while you sip a cocktail by outdoor firepit or dining indoors with a great Surf and Turf. Plus they've got an excellent selection of wines
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Orange Hill Restaurant
6410 E Chapman AveBest Views of Orange County, while you sip a cocktail by outdoor firepit or dining indoors with a great Surf and Turf. Plus they've got an excellent selection of wines
Royal Thai Orchid Restaurant
1315 N Tustin StOne of Best Thai Restaurants in the O.C.
Family friendly with endless pasta/salad bowls. You're probably familiar if live in the U.S.
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
430 E Huntington DrFamily friendly with endless pasta/salad bowls. You're probably familiar if live in the U.S.
This Benihana has a Sushi Bar that is IMO one of Orange County’s Best - their fish is extremely fresh and delicious. Their Teppan Grill is awesome too.
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Benihana
2100 E Ball RdThis Benihana has a Sushi Bar that is IMO one of Orange County’s Best - their fish is extremely fresh and delicious. Their Teppan Grill is awesome too.
Thai Specialty
2500 E Imperial HwyTry the Shrimp Pad Thai!
habit and in & out burger are the 1, 2 punch for best burger in the O.C.
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The Habit Burger Grill
2777 N Main Sthabit and in & out burger are the 1, 2 punch for best burger in the O.C.
Drinks & Nightlife
Downtown Disney is located right outside the entrance to Disney Parks and has Everything; ESPN Zone, Rainforest Cafe, Cineplex, and dozens of shops and restaurants. Its a great spot just to stroll while eating an ice cream cone or hot pretzel
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Distrito Downtown Disney
1580 Disneyland DrDowntown Disney is located right outside the entrance to Disney Parks and has Everything; ESPN Zone, Rainforest Cafe, Cineplex, and dozens of shops and restaurants. Its a great spot just to stroll while eating an ice cream cone or hot pretzel
This destination also belongs in the Shopping category but it really comes alive after the sun goes down on Friday nights.
If you’ve got kids then they’ve got Movie theatres, ice cream n candy shops etc. for the 21 & older crowd there’s Dave & Buster’s, TuTu Tango Restaurant, Johnny Rockets and other watering holes and eateries as well as plenty of outdoor shopping (daytime) with Big Brands like Off-Saks, Bloomingdales Outlet, Banana Republic Outlet. Aeropostale, Gap Factory, even Guitar Center to name just a few.
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The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd WThis destination also belongs in the Shopping category but it really comes alive after the sun goes down on Friday nights.
If you’ve got kids then they’ve got Movie theatres, ice cream n candy shops etc. for the 21 & older crowd there’s Dave & Buster’s, TuTu Tango Restaurant, Johnny Rockets and other watering holes and eateries as well as plenty of outdoor shopping (daytime) with Big Brands like Off-Saks, Bloomingdales Outlet, Banana Republic Outlet. Aeropostale, Gap Factory, even Guitar Center to name just a few.
Parks & Nature
Great Beach along with Balboa Peninsula, Bay and Fun Zone. Just a 20 minute car ride down the 55 freeway from your stay!
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Newport Beach
100 Civic Center DrGreat Beach along with Balboa Peninsula, Bay and Fun Zone. Just a 20 minute car ride down the 55 freeway from your stay!
World Famous Huntington Beach; Home of the World Surfing Championships every July. This Beach stretches for a good 2+ miles and has everything for a day of fun in the sun! FIsh off the pier or grab a burger and shake at Ruby's on the end of the pier or stroll down Main Street and browse the restaurants pubs and surf shops. Highly Recommend this one for a great day of fun!
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Huntington Beach
World Famous Huntington Beach; Home of the World Surfing Championships every July. This Beach stretches for a good 2+ miles and has everything for a day of fun in the sun! FIsh off the pier or grab a burger and shake at Ruby's on the end of the pier or stroll down Main Street and browse the restaurants pubs and surf shops. Highly Recommend this one for a great day of fun!
Great Local Mountain Resort with Cabin Rentals and hiking 9 months of the year. Dec thru March has some good skiing. Snow is usually man-made and blown on the slopes nightly. For Fresh Powder get on a lift at crack of dawn!
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Big Bear Lake
Great Local Mountain Resort with Cabin Rentals and hiking 9 months of the year. Dec thru March has some good skiing. Snow is usually man-made and blown on the slopes nightly. For Fresh Powder get on a lift at crack of dawn!
Entertainment & Activities
What can be said or written that hasn't already been - It's Disneyland (and California Adventure) The Happiest Place on Earth! Celebrating its 60th Year
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Parque Disneyland
1313 Disneyland DrWhat can be said or written that hasn't already been - It's Disneyland (and California Adventure) The Happiest Place on Earth! Celebrating its 60th Year
Home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim who play MLB here from April through (hopefully) Late October!? If they're in town during your stay, and you like baseball, you might think about a day at the ol' ballpark with the kids.
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Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayHome of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim who play MLB here from April through (hopefully) Late October!? If they're in town during your stay, and you like baseball, you might think about a day at the ol' ballpark with the kids.
Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdKnott's Soak City U.S.A.
8200 Beach BlvdNo better way to See It All, from the Mountains to the Shores of the beautiful landscape that is Southern California
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Great Park Balloon Ride
8307 Great Park BlvdNo better way to See It All, from the Mountains to the Shores of the beautiful landscape that is Southern California
Shopping
World Class Upscale Shopping Indoor Shopping Center with All the Major Iconic Brands; Giorgio Armani, Van Cleef & Arpels, Dooney & Bourke, DKNY, Macy's, Saks, and on and on. Little bistros and restaurants accompany the retailers in this Shopping Extravaganza. For the Hard Core Serious Shopper, not recommended for amateurs, Ha.
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StWorld Class Upscale Shopping Indoor Shopping Center with All the Major Iconic Brands; Giorgio Armani, Van Cleef & Arpels, Dooney & Bourke, DKNY, Macy's, Saks, and on and on. Little bistros and restaurants accompany the retailers in this Shopping Extravaganza. For the Hard Core Serious Shopper, not recommended for amateurs, Ha.
Village At Orange
1500 E Village WayMain Place Mall
2800 N Main StThe Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd WGetting Around
The Newest and Biggest Public Transportation Hub in Orange County. Modern Architecture is impressive too!
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ARTIC, Anaheim, CA station
The Newest and Biggest Public Transportation Hub in Orange County. Modern Architecture is impressive too!
Anaheim Canyon Station
1039 N PacifiCenter Drcatch a train at the metrolink station a half mile from your stay with us
Greyhound Bus Station
2626 E Katella AveAntiquing and other nostalgia
Old Town Orange is a blast from past, straight out of 1950’s, complete with 100+ year old Drug Store/Soda Fointain/Lunch Counter.
Many Hollywood Movies have been filmed on the Orange Circle, 1996’s “That Thing You Do” Starring Tom Hanks had scenes filmed in Watson’s Drug Store’s Famous Soda Fountain. Many other restaurants and bars on the four corners of the Orange Circle in Old Town. Oh, I almost forgot, there’s Great Antique Shops too!
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Old Towne
Old Town Orange is a blast from past, straight out of 1950’s, complete with 100+ year old Drug Store/Soda Fointain/Lunch Counter.
Many Hollywood Movies have been filmed on the Orange Circle, 1996’s “That Thing You Do” Starring Tom Hanks had scenes filmed in Watson’s Drug Store’s Famous Soda Fountain. Many other restaurants and bars on the four corners of the Orange Circle in Old Town. Oh, I almost forgot, there’s Great Antique Shops too!