Anaheim Vacations

Overview

The city of Anaheim is named after Saint Anne and was initially spelled as Annaheim. Later, it came to be known as Anaheim. Germans, who wanted to cultivate grapes for the purpose of brewing wine, migrated to this area over 150 years ago. "Heim" means "home" in German, so the name Anaheim stood for, "a home by the Santa Ana River."

Anaheim is located in central Orange County, California, and is the 2^nd largest city in the county. The city (along with Orange County) is often referred to as the "OC." Anaheim's population is around 350,000 and it is spread over 50 square miles.

Activities & Attractions

There would be very few who have not heard of the fabled Disneyland, the American theme park. This park draws attention tourist population of about a million people who come to enjoy the rides, the shows, and the Disney-style fun each year. This is undoubtedly one of the spots which spark all the rage in Anaheim. Not far from Disneyland Park is Disney's California Adventure Park, owned by the Walt Disney Company and part of the Disneyland Resort. A one day ticket permits entry to both these parks. The ticket costs around $94 for adults and $84 dollars for children in the age group of three to nine years old. If you fancy visiting the Disneyland part alone, the prices are comparatively cheap at around $69 and $59 respectively. Tourists to Anaheim can look at multiple days' discounts and packages that include lodging. You can relax and enjoy about 42 miles of beaches. To have some real fun on your vacation, you can drop in at the strings of nightclubs dotting the city. The dozens of museums in the city will give you more insight in to the city's history and culture.

Lodging

You can find a variety of lodging facilities ranging from five-star hotels for the luxury seeking vacationer to youth hostels too that will suit a budget traveler in the city. The hotels near Disneyland and the other popular attractions vary widely in their prices. Accommodation options like Budget Inns are cheaper than resort hotels like the Marriott. Anaheim also has RV parks for those who look out for the same, as well as several beachside spots where you can rent a full-service apartment. Many people who travel to Disneyland purchase packages that provide access to the parks as well as provide lodging facilities along with meals.

Transportation

LAX is one of four airports that serve Anaheim. The city is connected with California by means of airport shuttles. Taxis, limousine services and rental cars are made available for the tourist to get around the city. The Amtrak station is about two miles from Disneyland and connects several nearby cities.

One of the most popular and inexpensive ways of navigating through Anaheim is by means of the Anaheim Resort Transit, popularly known as ART, as it is the city's trolley service. It links 15 hotels, as well as the city's most popular attractions, dining areas, and shopping centers. A one-day pass for an adult is $4.00 and the pass for a child costs only $1. Passes for three days or more are available at discounted rates, making this a convenient and economical way of getting around Anaheim.