Anaheim event weekends: what to do between sessions

Disneyland's home in Orange County, with the Honda Center, Angel Stadium and beaches 20 minutes away.

Events we cover in Anaheim

Arriving

John Wayne (SNA) is 20 minutes away; LAX is 45 to 60 minutes.

Where to stay

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetHarbor Boulevard motelsWalk to Disneyland.
Mid-rangeAnaheim Resort districtHotels with shuttles.
SplurgeDisney hotelsGrand Californian.

Three hotels we would book

Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Tours

Full day · Family

Disneyland Park

Book park reservations.

Full day · Family

Knott's Berry Farm

Coasters and fried chicken.

Half day · Family

Huntington Beach surf lesson

Surf City USA.

Half day · Low walking

Newport Beach harbor cruise

Whale watching in season.

Where to eat

With kids

Rainy-day backups

Free things to do

Getting around