Anaheim / Orange County Hotels

A creation of careful and deliberate urban development, Anaheim is the affluent home for many business executives, sports and entertainment stars. With a relatively modest population of 350,000 people, though fast on the rise, the city has a disproportionate amount of wealth and attractions. From sports teams to theme parks, retail outlets and convention centers, Anaheim is a popular destination for family fun.

Attractions

Disneyland Resort has undergone a major facelift and expansion in recent years, with even more ambitious plans to upgrade the complex in the near future. The resort includes the original Disneyland theme park, California Adventure theme park and Downtown Disney retail, entertainment and leisure plaza.

The Grove of Anaheim is a live music hall within close proximity to Disneyland and Anaheim Stadium.

The Honda Center, formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond, is the home of the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks NHL franchise.

The Anaheim GardenWalk is a colossal outdoor retail, entertainment and restaurant complex and popular Orange County haunt.

Universal Studios is a theme park with rides that mimic famous films from the Hollywood factory.

Knott's Berry Farm is a traditional roller coaster-centric amusement park where the focus is on family-style fun and entertainment.

Orange County has some of the best coastline in California. Huntington Beach is Surf City, while South Laguna Beach and Newport Beach teem with beautiful people and serve as de facto celebrity havens.

The Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge contains over 900 acres of former saltwater marshland, now a conservation area for endemic fauna under threat from human development.

Within the Huntington Beach community is Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, a strip of coastal wetland under state protection, popular for beautiful trail scenery.

Events

The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is a successful MLB franchise that plays at Anaheim Stadium to capacity crowds. The baseball season runs from April to September.

The Anaheim Ducks bring a competitive and fierce brand of hockey to the city from October to April.

Late June heralds the arrival of two culinary festivals to Anaheim in the Taste of Anaheim and Summer Food and Wine Festival.

The upscale district of Anaheim Hills puts on a rather impressive 4th of July Festival and Parade every year.

The Art-A-Fair transforms Laguna Beach into a veritable art gallery from July to September.

The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is a week-long cavalcade of sea vessels in beautiful Newport harbour.

Climate

The Mediterranean coastal climate of Anaheim and proximate towns provides offers balmy weather throughout the year. Summers are warm and dry while winters receive the bulk of annual rainfall.

• Winter (December to February) 9-21°C

• Spring (March to April) 11-23°C

• Summer (May to September) 14-29°C

• Fall (October to November) 12-26°C