Here's a list of great attractions in Anaheim/Orange County. For further general information about travel in Anaheim/Orange County, contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 714/765-8888.

Please note that Southern California is a participant in the CityPass Program which includes admission to the following popular attractions: 3-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket (valid for 3-Day unlimited admission to Disneyland Park and Disney's California Adventure Park), 1-Day admission to SeaWorld, Universal Studios in Hollywood and the San Diego Zoo OR Wild Animal Park for one price, reflecting a substantial savings off individual tickets. 

Great Fun for the Kids

(Toddler to Age 8)

Knott's Theme Park
8039 Beach Boulevard.
Buena Park, CA 90620
714/220-5200
Camp Snoopy is the home of the toddling and pre-school Peanuts Gang at this 83-year-old favorite family theme park founded by the Knott's berry farmers. Knott's Theme Park also offers 165 rides, shows and attractions, including Ghost Town and Old Western Town's themed rides, and the world's tallest, steepest and wettest water ride. Knott's is going all out for grandparents, who can now take grandkids to the theme park and enjoy an early bird special in the Knott's Chicken Restaurant.

Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
562/590-3100
Explore the vast Pacific Ocean's three aquatic habitats: the sunny Southern California/Baja Pacific, the icy Northern Pacific and the colorful Tropical Pacific, by meeting over 12,000 of its inhabitants. At this very special learning center, features include an Ocean Experience boat trip, the Shark Lagoon and a Behind-the-Scenes tour.
 

Fun for Older Children

(Up to Age 18)

Ripley's "Believe it or Not!" Museum
7850 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90620 
714/522-7045
Dedicated to the motto "Truth is stranger than fiction," this collection of the unusual, the odd and the curious, mystifies and delights visitors. Don't miss the clips from Robert Ripley's vintage TV programs. 

Knott's Soak City, USA
8039 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90620 
714/220-5200
A great place to cool off, this 13-acre water park offers 21 rides, including a lazy river, slides and wave pool, and an activity area for younger children.

Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament
7662 Beach Boulevard
Buena Park, CA 90602 
888/WE-JOUST
Immerse yourselves in the pageantry of the past. Seated arena-style, you cheer for your assigned team of Andalusian stallions, horseman, jousters and sword-fighters while you enjoy a four-course meal (eaten in the semi-darkness with no utensils), all served by beautiful "wenches."

Fun for the Family

Disneyland
1313 S. Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/781-4565
Able to speak for itself, the original Disney theme park is still one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the United States. Located about 90 minutes from downtown L.A., you can visit in one long daytrip or stay around for more. Because it is smaller and much easier to navigate with young children than its Orlando sibling, it makes a delightful Disney intro with younger children. Also kids will love the revamped submarine voyage from 1959. Reopened in 2007 with a Finding Nemo theme, Disney uses projection technology so that guests can see and even hear Nemo's father Marlin and the ever-forgetful Dory journey through the ocean in search for the lost Nemo. Other new kid-friendly attractions include a Disney Princess royal court show and a new play area on Tom Sawyer Island.

Disney's California Adventure
1580 S. Disneyland Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92802
714/781-4565
Celebrate the many aspects of California in uniquely themed lands: the beach and old-fasioned amusement parks at "Paradise Pier," entertainment at "Hollywood Pictures Backlot," the great outdoors at the "Golden State,"and "Bug's Land," inspired by "A Bug's Life." Take the kids Soarin' Over California on the park's most popular ride, then settle in for the new High School Musical 2 stage show.

Laguna Playhouse
Moulton Theater
606 Laguna Canyon Road
Laguna Beach, CA 92651 
949/497-ARTS
The west coast's oldest theatre company presents plays and musicals, and offers a Youth Theatre Season with productions of such plays as "The Wizard of Oz," "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," and a performance based on the Ramona Quimby series of books by Beverly Cleary. 

The Queen Mary
1126 Queen's Highway
Long Beach, CA 90802 
562/435-3511
This historic ocean liner, now a hotel on the National Register of Historic Places, offers overnight guests accommodations in 365 restored Art Deco staterooms, legendary dining rooms and lounges.The ship is open daily to the general public for tours which are surprisingly entertaining -- the huge engine room especially fascinates kids. Allow time for a viewing of the special effects show, "Ghosts and Legends of the Queen Mary."

Take in a Local Game
The Anaheim Angels (888/796-HALO) are the super popular baseball team based at the Edison International Field of Anaheim. Remember "Angels in the Outfield"? The Anaheim Ducks (877/WILDWING) are the stars of the Disney hockey films, "Mighty Ducks" and they really play a great game of hockey at Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim. 

Pacific Beaches
Orange County's seven beach communities offer 42-miles of magnificent coastline to explore. Join the locals in watching surfers ride the waves, run on the beach, swim and splash, and try your hand at fishing. From quaint Seal Beach down to hilly San Clemente, each beach has a different flavor, from post-Hippie to super elegant to "Dude, Where's My Car?" Stroll the streets in the towns of Newport Beach and Laguna Beach for interesting shops, galleries and restaurants.