- Orange County Museum of Arts – Be among the first to visit the modern and contemporary art museum, set to open October 8, 2022 in Costa Mesa.
- Segerstrom Center for the Arts – Catch the ballet or a musical at Segerstrom. Their Broadway includes everything from Hadestown to Mean Girls.
- Local museums – Explore local museums filled with insightful history and art. Downtown Anaheim’s Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center and Bowers Museum present rotating cultural exhibits. Pair your visit with a lunch in town for the perfect day.
- Laguna Beach – Known for its impressive art community, Laguna Beach has creativity in waves. Two of the best times to visit are during the Sawdust Festival, filled with handcrafted local artisans, or the Pageant of the Masters where living actors recreate iconic masterpieces in breathtaking detail.
5. Live Like a Local
Eat and live like a local when you shop for fresh produce at the Downtown Anaheim Farmers Market Thursday mornings. Sometimes living like a local also means letting your taste buds go on a global exploration. You won’t want to miss authentic, locally-owned restaurants and unique specialty shops while in town.
Visit Little Arabia for flavorful foods from numerous Mediterranean restaurants like Aleppo’s Kitchen or the Little Arabia Restaurant specializing in Lebanese cuisine with shawarmas and kabobs galore. Your taste buds will also thank you for visiting Little Saigon, home to authentic Vietnamese dishes like pho and banh mi sandwiches.
6. Experience the Anaheim Packing District
The Anaheim Packing District merges Orange County history with artisanal experiences for today’s foodie. The Anaheim Packing House was built in 1919 and used as a Sunkist Orange Packing House. Today it’s home to 29 food stalls offering everything from soul food to sweets.
The area also includes a historic marmalade factory now known as the MAKE Building which houses a brewery, barbecue restaurant, and more. Similarly, you’ll be revving your engines when you see the Packard Building no longer sells cars but instead Umami Burger and Monk Brewsushi to sweets. Across Farmers Park, you’ll rev your engines in what was once the Packard Building and now races into hearts as Umami Burger and Monkish Brewing. What’s even sweeter than a marmalade factory? The MAKE Building’s re-envisioning as a home to a brewery, barbecue restaurant, and winery. Stroll Center Street Promenade where each stop is as delicious as the next. From fusion tacos to ramen, açaí bowls to coffee potions, the heart of downtown will fill your stomach.
8. Theme Parks
No visit to Anaheim is complete without adding a little magic. Make sure to add "The Happiest Place on Earth" to your bleisure trip. Go out of this galaxy in Batuu, the highly themed Star Wars land making up Disneyland® Resort’s Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Pilot the Millennium Falcon and escape the First Order on thrilling new attractions before cooling off inside Oga’s Cantina. If you’re ready to channel your inner hero, head to Disney California Adventure® Park and the recently opened Avengers Campus where your spidey senses will be tingling as you head into WEB Enterprises for a virtual spin that’ll have you collecting wayward spider bots and attempting to beat your highest score.
Steeped in history is Knott’s Berry Farm, home to the famous Calico Ghost Town and innovative coasters. The California theme park seamlessly blends the history of the state with modern experiences that make for the berry best family memories.
