ARTS & CULTURE
As the buzzing heart of all things OC, Anaheim is a hub of energy where diverse people, from all cultures and countries, come together to reimagine what’s possible. This life-enriching medley fosters a rich artistic and cultural scene, creatively curated for visitors from near and far. Whether you’re an art afficionado, a theater enthusiast or a connoisseur of global cultures, your getaway is the opportunity to soak it all in.
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
About 17 miles away, Costa Mesa is aptly known as the City of the Arts®. Home to South Coast Plaza and its Michelin-starred penthouse restaurant, Knife Pleat, the city also plays host to the world-class Segerstrom Center for the Arts (SCFTA) — one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions.
Experience exclusive access with box seats and VIP meet-and-greets to the awe-inspiring artistry of Broadway’s top shows, plus exhilarating dance, jazz, comedy and family shows, featuring Tony Award®-winning artists, directors, dancers and choreographers. Productions like Mrs.Doubtfire, Back to the Future: the Musical, Mamma Mia and the enduringly popular Hamilton have and are slated to take the stage at Segerstrom. Or go off script with a private Docent-led art walk through the center’s campus of fine art installations, filled with contemporary and modern works by internationally renowned sculptors.
Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA)
A symbol of Orange County’s rising influence as a cultural destination of international acclaim, the new Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) opened in 2022 on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus in Costa Mesa. Spanning 53,000 square feet and comprising more than 4,500 objects in its permanent collection, OCMA welcomes art lovers for free-flowing exploration through modern and contemporary California art — including works by Andy Warhol, Ed Ruscha and David Hockney.
For exclusive insights into living artists, creative thinkers and groundbreaking exhibitions, reserve a private, one-hour tour led by a gallery educator, followed by a playfully chic dining experience with curated wines and craft cocktails at Verdant. Attend special kids’ activities, Thursday evening lectures or artist talks. Or host a private gathering on the expansive rooftop sculpture terrace. Beyond the visual art stories, the building itself is a sculptural marvel of column-free gallery space designed by Morphosis, the Pritzker Prize-winning LA practice.
