California · United States
Where to stay in Anaheim
Anaheim is a city in California, United States, home to about 347,000 people.
- Best months
- March to July and September to December
- Nearest airport
- SNA18 km · John Wayne Orange County International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Anaheim
Anaheim ( AN-ə-hyme) is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States, part of the Greater Los Angeles area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 346,824, making it the most populous city in Orange County, the tenth-most populous city in California, and the 57th-most populous city in the United States.
Anaheim was founded in 1857, when the ranchero Juan Pacífico Ontiveros sold part of his land to 50 German-American families who had looked for an area to grow grapes. Throughout its early existence, Anaheim was a rural community, and orange groves and other cash crops dominated the landscape. That changed in 1955, with the opening of Disneyland, attracting tourist interest in the area, which was followed by increased population and economic growth.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Anaheim
See
- Disneyland
- Disney California Adventure
Do
- Los Angeles Angels
- Anaheim Ducks
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Flightdeck Air Combat Center
- Camelot Golfland
- Sky Zone Anaheim
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Where to stay
Which part of Anaheim to stay in
There are many hotels, motels and inns all around Disneyland for all budgets and tastes. See the Disneyland article for accommodations within the Disneyland Resort.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Anaheim
4 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa | 2001 | 4.4 km |
| Samuel Kraemer Building | 2.1 km | |
| Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort | 4.5 km | |
| The Hotel Fullerton Anaheim | 2.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Anaheim
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Anaheim are March to July and September to December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; February is the wettest, with about 88 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Anaheim: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line; Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 24 km) and Ontario International Airport (ONT, 36 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The 5 goes directly through Anaheim and can be reached from Los Angeles on the 5 or 91 East. In rush hour, it may be faster to use Route 91 even if it is longer as it is less congested. The 57 Freeway also runs down the Eastern side of Anaheim and is the quickest way to reach that side of the city from the cities just north of Anaheim or from Diamond Bar, Pomona, or Ontario areas. If you are not familiar with Southern California traffic plan on it being congested even outside of peak times and many drivers driving very aggressively. Try to keep your calm even in stressful situations.
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SNA · John Wayne Orange County International Airport
LGB · Long Beach International Airport
ONT · Ontario International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Anaheim
Drink
Despite being one of the most popular destinations for tourists in California, Anaheim has very little to offer in terms of nightlife. Most nightlife destination are restaurant bars or dive bars. Those looking for a more exciting nightlife should travel to the nearby areas of Downtown Fullerton (10-15 min) or Newport Beach (20-25 min).
Stay safe
Anaheim is considered one of the safest cities in the United States considering its size. Anaheim has a low rape and murder rate, although the rape rate has been growing, along with the national average. By far, the most dangerous crime is aggravated assault. Common sense must be used after dark, and never travel alone. Anaheim was mostly spared during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
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Questions
Anaheim: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Anaheim?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Anaheim are March to July and September to December. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; February is the wettest, with about 88 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Anaheim?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), about 18 km from the city centre in a straight line; Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 24 km) and Ontario International Airport (ONT, 36 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Anaheim?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Anaheim
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.