No trip to Anaheim is complete without a visit to Universal Studios, conveniently located at 100 Universal City Plaza. Part film studio and part theme park, it’s an entertainment, shopping, thrill ride and dining hot spot with special patriotic treats during the Fourth of July holiday. Visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and…
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Find Your Fireworks
Anaheim visitors adore the fireworks at Disneyland any time of year, but the park really kicks it up a notch for the Fourth of July. An inspirational fireworks show is choreographed to patriotic music, and throughout the park you’ll find red, blue, and white treats that are only available once per year. Disneyland is…
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“Tico” Costa Rican Cuisine in Anaheim
Anaheim has a variety of Mexican and Spanish restaurants, but Costa Rican cuisine is something entirely different—and well worth tasting. There’s only one pure “Tico” restaurant in Anaheim, aptly named the Costa Rican Restaurant, and it’s where you’ll enjoy authentic dishes from Central America. Typical dishes include tamales, tacos ticos, picadillos, casados and tortas…
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Best Italian in Anaheim
Anaheim is a mecca for foodies, and Italian is a favorite cuisine. Corina’s Italian Market at 2175 W Orange Ave. has been dishing up authentic counter-service dishes since 1963. Known for their pizza, pastas and sandwiches, it’s also a market where you can get your favorite imported goodies to take back to your Anaheim…
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The Butterfly House
Located nearby at the Environmental Nature Center (1601 E. 16th Street in Newport Beach), the Butterfly House is a magical experience for visitors of all ages. Many scheduled programs take place year-round, so check the schedule to plan your visit and see when visitor hours occur. The Butterfly House is the only destination of…
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Yorba Regional Park
Arguably the most famous park in Anaheim, Yorba Regional Park is located at 7600 E. La Palma and is open 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. in the summer and spring. Parking is just $3 per vehicle weekdays and $5 on weekends. The popular linear park includes 140 acres nestled in the Santa Ana Canyon….
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Honoring Those Who Served this Memorial Day
The Anaheim area offers many ways to pay homage to those who gave their all in service. The Anaheim Cemetery Memorial Day program includes three cemeteries: The Anaheim Cemetery, Santa Ana Cemetery, and El Toro Memorial Park. Each features a special Memorial Day program starting at 11 a.m. including a gun salute and placing of…
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Local Memorial Day Events
Planning to be in Anaheim for the holiday weekend? The local Anaheim Cemetery Memorial Day Program starts at 11 a.m., hosted by the Orange County Cemetery District. Here, veterans at three of the district’s cemeteries will be honored. You can visit Anaheim Cemetery, El Toro Memorial Park, and Santa Ana Cemetery to pay your…
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Top Mother’s Day Brunch Spots at the Beach
Celebrate the special women in your life and book a table at one of the top Mother’s Day brunch spots in town. At Andrea, located at 22701 S. Pelican Hill Road in Newport Coast, Chef Jonah has created a prix fixe menu for brunch and dinner, with bookings as late as 10 p.m. Local…
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Tour the Grand Canyon in Style
The Grand Canyon might not be the first destination you imagine when booking a trip to Anaheim, but when ushered on a stylish coach, this global phenomenon is a short drive from sunny California. Most stopover in Las Vegas, too. Numerous tour companies offer hotel pick up and customization options, but the most popular…
