What else is there to do in Anaheim besides Disneyland?|182220

Im planning a trip to Disneyland and was wondering what else is there to do in the Anaheim area? Anything I must do when Im there?

_Jeannine_ _ _Kingsley_ actually listed things that are in the ANAHEIM area. May I add to their lists :

Fullerton Civic Light Opera
La Mirada Center for Performing Arts
_The City_ mall ( largest shopping mall in O.C.)
Fullerton Botanical Gardens (across from Cal State Fullerton)
Catalina Island Cruise (from Newport Harbor)

I recommend that you budget at least one day for Huntington Beach. Beautiful beach _ pier with lots of local shops to explore. Orange County is relatively clean _ safe, but you may want to avoid Santa Ana, a designated sanctuary city for illegal aliens. Enjoy your time in O.C.

You could see a concert at House of Blues in Downtown Disney and go see the Angels play.



Go Ducks!

Anaheim is really close to the beach - you should spend the day at Huntington Beach or Newport Beach. It_s a short drive and many of the bus routes through Anaheim go to the beach. There_s everyhing in the O.C., shopping, museums, parks, concert venues, sporting events.

you can visit ESPN ZONE in downtown Anaheim, Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park which is amusement park not far from Anaheim...check out Ripley_s Believe it or not museum located on Beach Blvd in Buena Park; the BLOCK which is huge shopping mall right off 22fwy...and on sunday check out Crystal Cathedral located on Lewis. Have a great time!

Lets see....Disneyland, Knotts Berry Farm, Angels Baseball, Movie Land Wax Museum, Pirate Adventure, Medevel Times, all within a few miles of Anaheim.

Here_s my top ten list of things to do in the LA/Anaheim area:

Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can��t be wrong. (Sometimes it seems all at once). But you knew that already.

Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. Check out eBay. You can find some discounted tickets there. And Universal City Walk is a fun place to hang out in the evening after your day inside the park.

Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its close-up, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Mann_s Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. I have also added the Hollywood _ Highland complex to my top ten list�� it has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater (home of the Academy Awards). I like the El Capitan theater, because it has been restored to its former glory, unlike the Chinese, which was essentially gutted and turned into a multiplex.

Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.

Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best.
Here you_ll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore.
Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste. And it_s a short bike ride from:

Santa Monica Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. (The Sting and _Three_s Company_ come immediately to mind).
After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.

Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - Downtown Santa Monica_s shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings. Just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.

Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world_s most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars_ posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the _Sunset Strip_ on its way. It makes for a fun drive. Along the way, you see a lot of different neighborhoods. Hollywood, West Hollywood, Bel Air, and Pacific Palisades. When you get to the ocean, stop at Gladstone_s for Fish.

Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she_s been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Free to visit. You can actually stay on board, for a price.

Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner.
Farmer_s Market is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping _The Price is Right_. You might even get in.

Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.

Getty Museum - The Getty_s architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you_ll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. Free.

Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It_s very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the tonight show. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.

In Buena Park, Knott_s Berry Farm and Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament.
Places to eat:
In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.
Pink��s Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. Might see a celebrity.
Tommy��s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. Original location at Beverly _ Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.
Canter��s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly _ Melrose. Near CBS, might spot a celebrity.
Phillippe��s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station, Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, it��s hot.