242 Things to Do in California
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Known as “The Happiest Place on Earth”, Disneyland is by far the most popular attraction in Anaheim, California, and located just 30 miles south of
At the mouth of the Santa Ana river, for which the city of Anaheim was named, sits the 140-acre Yorba Regional Park. It’s not the
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, located in Yorba Linda, serves as a testament to the 37th President’s complex legacy. Opening in 1990, this
The Santa Ana Zoo, founded in 1952 at Prentice Park, has been a wildlife sanctuary and a center of community engagement for over 70 years.
Peters Canyon Regional Park is a sanctuary with roots stretching back to the early ranching and agriculture of the 1900s. Today, it spans 354 acres,
The Orange County Zoo, an eight-acre sanctuary within Irvine Regional Park, is surrounded by coastal live oak and giant sycamore trees. Established to showcase flora
Oak Canyon Nature Center is a 58-acre natural park nestled in the Anaheim Hills. It serves as a sanctuary for local wildlife and a haven
Laguna Lake Park in Fullerton, near Anaheim, offers a quaint and picturesque setting, ideal for a variety of outdoor activities. While the trail around the
In the 1920s, long before Disneyland was a twinkle in Walt Disney’s eyes, Knott’s Berry Farm operated a humble berry stand and chicken restaurant on
Established in 1897, Irvine Regional Park is Orange County’s oldest regional park, sprawling across 491 acres of rich history and natural beauty. This historic park,
Although they’re no longer “The Mighty Ducks” owned by Disney, the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks were born from the 90’s movie fame, and seeing them at
The Heritage Museum of Orange County, sprawling over 12 acres in Santa Ana, is a historical gem featuring a collection of 1890s buildings, set in
The Fullerton Arboretum, recently renamed to emphasize its educational and research mission, began in 1970 on land once home to California’s first commercial Valencia orange
Downtown Disney, launched in 2001, is the buzzing epicenter of the Disneyland Resort, offering a playful mix of dining, shopping, and entertainment that delights visitors
Discovery Cube Orange County, launched in Santa Ana in 1998, is a cornerstone of science education in the Anaheim area, attracting curious minds with its
Craig Regional Park is an idyllic 124-acre sanctuary known for its rolling hills, mature trees, and serene lake since 1974. This park, a transformed oil
Chino Hills State Park, sprawling across 14,000 acres at the intersection of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, was established in 1984. The park is
Carbon Canyon Regional Park, established in the 1970s, is known for its unique redwood grove, the largest in Southern California. Originally part of the vast
Founded in 1936, Bowers Museum in Santa Ana, near Anaheim, stands as a beacon of cultural enlightenment, showcasing an array of global artifacts that span
Black Star Canyon, located in the Santa Ana Mountains and part of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks, is a historic and ecological treasure. Known for
If it seems odd that the Los Angeles Angels Major League Baseball team plays their games in Anaheim, consider this: the team has also been
Adventure City is a family-friendly amusement park that has been captivating hearts since it opened in Anaheim in 1994. This 2-acre park offers a nostalgic
