LA28 Anaheim: what to do between Olympic events

14 to 30 July 2028 · ProvisionalAnaheim, United States

Anaheim hosts indoor events at the Honda Center at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Ticket holders here have hours between sessions, and this guide covers what is nearby, how to move around the cluster and where to stay.

Tours in Anaheim Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Disneyland is 10 minutes away for a rest day.
Sessions are short and venues are far apart: plan one cluster per day and use Metro rail where you can.
Check the official LA28 schedule for session times and any venue changes before you book.

Airport to Honda Center

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

Next to the ARTIC transit centre with Metrolink trains from LA Union Station.

Public transport directions to Honda Center

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Harbor Boulevard motels	Walk to Disneyland.
Mid-range	Anaheim Resort district	Hotels with shuttles.
Splurge	Disney hotels	Grand Californian.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim
Mid-range: Hilton Anaheim
Splurge: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel and Spa

Links search the nights from 13 July to 31 July. 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.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual Olympic stay schedule for 14 to 30 July 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayHuntington Beach surf lesson Half day · Family
Surf City USA.
EatAnaheim Packing District Food hall
FreeDowntown Disney.

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayDisneyland Park Full day · Family
Book park reservations.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Easy outingNewport Beach harbor cruise Half day · Low walking
Whale watching in season.
EatDowntown Disney Restaurants

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickKnott's Berry Farm Full day · Family
Coasters and fried chicken.
FreeHuntington Beach pier.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupDiscovery Cube Orange County.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

EatAnaheim Packing District Food hall

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Disneyland Park

Book park reservations.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Knott's Berry Farm

Coasters and fried chicken.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Huntington Beach surf lesson

Surf City USA.

See times and prices

Disneyland.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Disneyland Park

Book park reservations.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Knott's Berry Farm

Coasters and fried chicken.

See times and prices

After dark

Downtown Disney.

4 tours worth booking for Anaheim

Tour	Length	Good for
Disneyland Park	Full day	Families
Knott's Berry Farm	Full day	Families
Huntington Beach surf lesson	Half day	Families
Newport Beach harbor cruise	Half day	Tired legs

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Anaheim Packing District Food hall
Downtown Disney Restaurants

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Discovery Cube Orange County.

Getting around on event days

ART shuttle buses link hotels, Disneyland and the Honda Center.

Day trips from Anaheim

Laguna Beach: 35 minutes
Los Angeles: 45 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Anaheim.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is LA28 Olympics: Anaheim 2028?

The next edition is 14 to 30 July 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Honda Center?

John Wayne (SNA) is 20 minutes away; LAX is 45 to 60 minutes. Next to the ARTIC transit centre with Metrolink trains from LA Union Station.

Where should I stay for LA28 Olympics: Anaheim?

For most visitors the best base is Anaheim Resort district: Hotels with shuttles.

What can we do between sessions at LA28 Olympics: Anaheim?

Good short outings in Anaheim include Huntington Beach surf lesson, Newport Beach harbor cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near LA28 Olympics: Anaheim?

Family-friendly picks: Disneyland Park, Knott's Berry Farm, Huntington Beach surf lesson. Disneyland.

How far is Honda Center from Anaheim centre?

About 5 km in a straight line. Next to the ARTIC transit centre with Metrolink trains from LA Union Station.

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