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Anaheim, California

Anaheim 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.

Type CityMetro Area Population 346,824

Why go

  • City in California, United States.
  • 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Disneyland Resort.

History

Anaheim 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. The second largest city in Orange County in terms of land area, Anaheim is known for being the home of the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and two professional sports teams: the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Anaheim Ducks of the National Hockey League (NHL). It also served as the home of the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) from 1980 through 1994.

Must-see attractions

1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
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Airports

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) 11 mi to the centre
Santa Ana, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 13 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 21 destinations incl. Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Los Angeles (34 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 13 airlines, 21 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Ontario International Airport (ONT) 24 mi to the centre
Ontario, CA, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, AirTran Airways…) · direct flights to 14 destinations incl. Denver, Guadalajara, Phoenix, Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Los Angeles (39 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 14 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Long Beach Airport (LGB) 13 mi to the centre
4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 5 airlines (JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines…) · direct flights to 12 destinations incl. Portland, Seattle, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Austin… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Riverside (44 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 12 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR) 25 mi to the centre
Hawthorne, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) 4.6 mi to the centre
4011 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Chino Airport (CNO) 19 mi to the centre
Chino, CA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Frontierland Landing
Ferry terminal · 1.4 mi from the centre · Disney Parks and Resorts
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Davy Crocket's Explorer Canoes
Ferry terminal · 1.4 mi from the centre
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Rafts to Tom Sawyer Island
Ferry terminal · 1.5 mi from the centre
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Jungle Cruise
Ferry terminal · 1.5 mi from the centre
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New Orleans Square – Tom Sawyer Island
Ferry route · Disneyland
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Frontierland – Frontierland
Ferry route
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Mark Twain River Boat
Ferry route · Disneyland
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Sailing Ship Columbia
Ferry route · Disneyland
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Anaheim, California — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Frontierland Landing, 1.4 mi); routes include New Orleans Square – Tom Sawyer Island, Frontierland – Frontierland, Mark Twain River Boat.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Anaheim, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Bus · Orange County, California · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Bus · San Diego, California · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.