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Families often book hotels in Anaheim in order to be close to Disneyland and other Orange County Amusement Parks. The area has lots of family friendly hotels and restaurants, making it a great destination for family vacations.
Anaheim Hotels
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, Anaheim
This unique
craftsman style hotel puts you in the center of the action if you're
visiting Disneyland without making you feel like you are sleeping in
an amusement park. This four diamond property is set up well for
families traveling together with cribs available in each room and
extra sleeping bags and cushions available on request. Suites have
beautiful stone fireplaces that make you feel like you're in the
middle of the California Redwoods!
Disneyland Hotel
The original Disney hotel is conveniently located adjacent to Downtown
Disney and has Disney touches everywhere. The hotel's pools and beach
are the perfect place to retire to after a long day in the park and kids
will love the koi fish ponds
Howard Johnson Plaza
Hotel, Anaheim
If you're looking for something close to the Disneyland Main Entrance
that will not break the bank, this is the place. There is a
(fee) trolly system to take you to the park. The resort has two
outdoor pools and a beach entry children's pool. Rooms are spacious
and bright. Free high speed internet.
Anaheim Attractions
Anaheim Restaurants
Medieval Times in Anaheim is best described as an theatre restaurant with a theme. You'll be entertained by tournaments featuring knights and horses and kids will have fun with the opportunity to eat with their hands!
Aubergine in Newport Beach is a fine dining experience you'll probably want to enjoy without the kids. The wine list is wonderful, and this place is a find in Orange County which is generally not known for it's refined dining. The five and nine course tasting menus are unforgettable
Lee's Sandwiches multiple locations. Looking for something out of the ordinary but don't want to spend a ton of money? You might not know that Orange County has a huge Vietnamese populations. Lee's sandwiches caters to that population with delicious Vietnamese sandwiches. Expect to have sandwich meat or pate with fresh herbs and sauce on a freshly made baguette. The restaurant also has a wide variety of very sweet Vietnamese desserts.
Wahoo's Fish Tacos multiple locations. This casual restaurant caters to surfers who want simple tacos made with the freshest ingredients. Their fish tacos are always made with fresh grilled fish - when Wahoo is available, it is a special treat. Wahoo's also has a wide variety of other Mexican dishes
Yamabuki inside Disney's Anaheim paradise pier hotel, this Japanese restaurant has a variety of cooked and sushi dishes. Try the plum wine ice cream for dessert.
La Vie en Rose in nearby Brea California serves stylishly presented traditional French Cuisine. Save room for the Grand Marnier souffle.
Kitma Thai Cuisine is hidden away in an office park in Irvine - but don't be fooled - it serves Orange County's best Thai cuisine with delicate sauces that are not over-sugary like many Thai fast food places.
Questions and Answers
what is the traffic volume like on the I5 near to Anaheim, will it take longer than resorts advertise to get to the parks
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