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It’s known for authentic Northern Vietnamese dishes.
Address: 8432 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683
Ha Noi Avenue (The Avenue)
8432 Westminster Blvd.It’s known for authentic Northern Vietnamese dishes.
Address: 8432 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CA 92683
Get on the waiting list via Yelp before you go. Definitely check out their "Saltado" Shaken Fries, house garlic noodle, or Vox pear salad.
Address: 16161 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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The Vox Kitchen
16161 Brookhurst StGet on the waiting list via Yelp before you go. Definitely check out their "Saltado" Shaken Fries, house garlic noodle, or Vox pear salad.
Address: 16161 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Check out their savory chicken Pho. They also serve great wings to get you started.
Address: 16171 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Pho Dakao
16171 Brookhurst StCheck out their savory chicken Pho. They also serve great wings to get you started.
Address: 16171 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Great place for breakfast, brunch, and experiencing the Little Saigon vibe.
Address: 15582 Brookhurst St, Westminster, CA 92683
Coffee Factory
15582 Brookhurst StGreat place for breakfast, brunch, and experiencing the Little Saigon vibe.
Address: 15582 Brookhurst St, Westminster, CA 92683
"Authentic Italian food in family-friendly atmosphere"
Address: 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Maggiano's Little Italy
3333 Bristol St"Authentic Italian food in family-friendly atmosphere"
Address: 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Our favorite place for Thai food
Address: 12532 W Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
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Thai Nakorn Restaurant
12532 W Garden Grove BlvdOur favorite place for Thai food
Address: 12532 W Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843
Local favorite for take-out seafood dishes. House lobster, garlic noodles, basil clams, crab with garlic salt & pepper are recommended.
Address: 4411 W 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
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Tan Cang Newport Seafood
4411 W 1st StLocal favorite for take-out seafood dishes. House lobster, garlic noodles, basil clams, crab with garlic salt & pepper are recommended.
Address: 4411 W 1st St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Authentic Vietnamese dishes done right, great catering menu for family gatherings or small parties”
Address: 9455 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
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Tràm Chim Fresh Seafood
9455 Bolsa AveAuthentic Vietnamese dishes done right, great catering menu for family gatherings or small parties”
Address: 9455 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
Another great spot for coffee, breakfast, brunch, and experiencing the Little Saigon vibe.
Address: 10161 Bolsa Ave #109b, Westminster, CA 92683
Lily's Bakery
10161 Bolsa AveAnother great spot for coffee, breakfast, brunch, and experiencing the Little Saigon vibe.
Address: 10161 Bolsa Ave #109b, Westminster, CA 92683
Banh mi (French baguette)
baked fresh throughout the day, and sandwiches made to order
Address: 9411 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
Mr Baguette Sandwiches
9411 Bolsa AveBanh mi (French baguette)
baked fresh throughout the day, and sandwiches made to order
Address: 9411 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
Specialize in the cuisine of central Vietnam served in a minimalist, contemporary space. Mi Quang (house special yellow noodle) & Banh Beo (steamed rice cake) are our favorites.
Address: 9727 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
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Quán Hỷ Restaurant
9727 Bolsa AveSpecialize in the cuisine of central Vietnam served in a minimalist, contemporary space. Mi Quang (house special yellow noodle) & Banh Beo (steamed rice cake) are our favorites.
Address: 9727 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
Local favorite for take-out Vietnamese desert, Che and sticky rice, Xoi in Little Saigon.
Address: 9639 Bolsa Ave A, Westminster, CA 92683
Thạch Chè Hiển Khánh
9639 Bolsa AveLocal favorite for take-out Vietnamese desert, Che and sticky rice, Xoi in Little Saigon.
Address: 9639 Bolsa Ave A, Westminster, CA 92683
Modern Vietnamese cuisine with Asian fusion touches. Brodard Grilled Pork Spring Rolls might just be the most famous dish in the neighborhood. The warm dipping sauce is vital to the experience.
Address: 9100 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92844
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Brodard Chateau
9100 Trask AveModern Vietnamese cuisine with Asian fusion touches. Brodard Grilled Pork Spring Rolls might just be the most famous dish in the neighborhood. The warm dipping sauce is vital to the experience.
Address: 9100 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92844
Buzzy cafe plating creative Vietnamese comfort food in a chic space with an open kitchen. Besides the very flavorful Pho, Lomo saltado and their garlic chicken wings with their famous green creamy sauce are recommended.
Address: 14370 Culver Drive #2H
Irvine, CA 92604
Sup Noodle Bar - Irvine
14370 Culver DriveBuzzy cafe plating creative Vietnamese comfort food in a chic space with an open kitchen. Besides the very flavorful Pho, Lomo saltado and their garlic chicken wings with their famous green creamy sauce are recommended.
Address: 14370 Culver Drive #2H
Irvine, CA 92604
About 3 miles from our place, a local favorite for fast food-style Mexican dishes. Al pastor tacos, asada tacos, and Tostada De Ceviche are recommended.
Address: 202 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Taqueria Tapatia
202 South Bristol StreetAbout 3 miles from our place, a local favorite for fast food-style Mexican dishes. Al pastor tacos, asada tacos, and Tostada De Ceviche are recommended.
Address: 202 S Bristol St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Great spot for dried snacks including beef jerky, dried seafood, dried fruits, candies and teas.
Address: 9717 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
Vua Kho Bo Inc
9717 Bolsa AvenueGreat spot for dried snacks including beef jerky, dried seafood, dried fruits, candies and teas.
Address: 9717 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
About 3 miles away, a great joint for breakfast and Mexican food, honey lemon crepes and hot salsa are recommended.
Address: 451 East First St #B Santa Ana, CA 92701
Loaded Cafe Restaurants Santa Ana First Street
451 East 1st StreetAbout 3 miles away, a great joint for breakfast and Mexican food, honey lemon crepes and hot salsa are recommended.
Address: 451 East First St #B Santa Ana, CA 92701
About 2 miles away, this modern food hall was created to foster new & emerging ideas from some of Orange County’s creative chefs & entrepreneurs. From coffee and breakfast to start your day to a wide selection of lunch and dinner options plus patio with picnic & ping-pong tables.
Address: 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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4th Street Market
201 E 4th StAbout 2 miles away, this modern food hall was created to foster new & emerging ideas from some of Orange County’s creative chefs & entrepreneurs. From coffee and breakfast to start your day to a wide selection of lunch and dinner options plus patio with picnic & ping-pong tables.
Address: 201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
An upbeat plaza with an Asian supermarket, plus bakery & restaurants serving boba drinks, coffee, pho, sushi, tofu, hot pot, seafood & more. If you have a craving for asian food, come here. It has something for everyone.
Address: 2700-2750 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
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Diamond Jamboree
2700-2750 Alton PkwyAn upbeat plaza with an Asian supermarket, plus bakery & restaurants serving boba drinks, coffee, pho, sushi, tofu, hot pot, seafood & more. If you have a craving for asian food, come here. It has something for everyone.
Address: 2700-2750 Alton Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606
About 4 miles away, this unique experience offers a great selection of sushi & other Japanese dishes drift past diners on a conveyor belt and robot servers play songs and deliver your drinks.
Address: 13826 Brookhurst St,
Garden Grove, CA 92843
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
About 4 miles away, this unique experience offers a great selection of sushi & other Japanese dishes drift past diners on a conveyor belt and robot servers play songs and deliver your drinks.
Address: 13826 Brookhurst St,
Garden Grove, CA 92843
The best crunchy “bánh xèo” (Vietnamese crepes) in Little Saigon. Also, steamed rice flour cake and rice with shredded skinless chicken and cabbage are recommended.
Address: 9541 Bolsa Ave
Westminster, CA 92683
Quán Mii Restaurant
9541 Bolsa AveThe best crunchy “bánh xèo” (Vietnamese crepes) in Little Saigon. Also, steamed rice flour cake and rice with shredded skinless chicken and cabbage are recommended.
Address: 9541 Bolsa Ave
Westminster, CA 92683
Local favorite for its variety of dim sum plus other seafood specialties with an Asian spin.
Address: 8602 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
Seafood Paradise
8602 Westminster Blvd.Local favorite for its variety of dim sum plus other seafood specialties with an Asian spin.
Address: 8602 Westminster Blvd.
Westminster, CA 92683
Looking for a more relaxing vibe from hectic atmosphere of theme park? Just 2 miles away from Disneyland, head to this upscale food court with local vendors & bars in a renovated, historic 1919 citrus-packing house. It features several eateries, live music, picnic garden and farmers market. Wagyu burgers, garlic noodles, and the popular anti gravity noodles are recommended.
Address: 440 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
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Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdLooking for a more relaxing vibe from hectic atmosphere of theme park? Just 2 miles away from Disneyland, head to this upscale food court with local vendors & bars in a renovated, historic 1919 citrus-packing house. It features several eateries, live music, picnic garden and farmers market. Wagyu burgers, garlic noodles, and the popular anti gravity noodles are recommended.
Address: 440 S. Anaheim Blvd. Anaheim, CA 92805
Got a sweet tooth? We got you covered. Local favorite for boba drinks, coffee & variety of Asian creative deserts. Acai bowl, Vietnamese coffee, tasty green waffle, Signature yogurt, Smashed Avocado or Bambu Favorite are recommended.
Address: 10161 Bolsa Ave Westminster CA 92683
BAMBŪ Desserts & Drinks
Got a sweet tooth? We got you covered. Local favorite for boba drinks, coffee & variety of Asian creative deserts. Acai bowl, Vietnamese coffee, tasty green waffle, Signature yogurt, Smashed Avocado or Bambu Favorite are recommended.
Address: 10161 Bolsa Ave Westminster CA 92683
aka Pho Hong Long. Unlike other Pho places, this place specializes in pho and that’s really all they have on their menu. Authentic tasting pho broth. You can tell that there’re not too many ingredients in it that would leave a strange aftertaste. The meat, the basil, the bean sprouts seem the freshest. There are plenty of parking too.
Address: 11035 Warner Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phở Kim Quy
11035 Warner Aveaka Pho Hong Long. Unlike other Pho places, this place specializes in pho and that’s really all they have on their menu. Authentic tasting pho broth. You can tell that there’re not too many ingredients in it that would leave a strange aftertaste. The meat, the basil, the bean sprouts seem the freshest. There are plenty of parking too.
Address: 11035 Warner Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708
About 4 miles away, a contemporary Japanese restaurant serving a variety of hot-pot-style dishes & sake in an open space.
Address: 1945 17th Street #108 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Shabu Shabu Bar
1945 17th StAbout 4 miles away, a contemporary Japanese restaurant serving a variety of hot-pot-style dishes & sake in an open space.
Address: 1945 17th Street #108 Santa Ana, CA 92705
Sleek Japanese restaurant offering hot pot, shabu-shabu & small bites with sakes & Japanese whiskeys. They also serve vegetarian dishes as well. Reserving a table online is recommended.
Address: 303 N. Spurgeon Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Kaizen Shabu
303 N Spurgeon StSleek Japanese restaurant offering hot pot, shabu-shabu & small bites with sakes & Japanese whiskeys. They also serve vegetarian dishes as well. Reserving a table online is recommended.
Address: 303 N. Spurgeon Street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
"Located next to South Coast Plaza mall, Wang Cho Korean BBQ is an All You Can Eat Korean BBQ restaurant with a full bar. It is known for their premium cuts and their traditional Korean flavors. Our AYCE includes All You Can Eat Seafood as well."
Address: 3608 S. Bristol St. Santa Ana, CA 92704
Wang Cho BBQ All You Can Eat
"Located next to South Coast Plaza mall, Wang Cho Korean BBQ is an All You Can Eat Korean BBQ restaurant with a full bar. It is known for their premium cuts and their traditional Korean flavors. Our AYCE includes All You Can Eat Seafood as well."
Address: 3608 S. Bristol St. Santa Ana, CA 92704
A modern Vietnamese eatery blending the rich flavors of Vietnam with a distinctly modern flair. Crab toast, Chili Crisp Avocado Toast, Banh Mi Chao - Beef stew, spicy noodles are recommended from their brunch menu.
Address: 14346 Culver Dr. Irvine, CA 92604
NEP Cafe
A modern Vietnamese eatery blending the rich flavors of Vietnam with a distinctly modern flair. Crab toast, Chili Crisp Avocado Toast, Banh Mi Chao - Beef stew, spicy noodles are recommended from their brunch menu.
Address: 14346 Culver Dr. Irvine, CA 92604
Shopping, Movies, and Entertainments
About 3 miles from our place. It's home to more than 120 outlet stores, restaurants, skatepark, spa, plus a Dave & Buster's with bowling alley, Thrill It Fun Center, and an AMC 30 movie theatre with IMAX to name a few. There’s something for everyone.
Address: 20 City Blvd W, Orange, CA 92868
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The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd WAbout 3 miles from our place. It's home to more than 120 outlet stores, restaurants, skatepark, spa, plus a Dave & Buster's with bowling alley, Thrill It Fun Center, and an AMC 30 movie theatre with IMAX to name a few. There’s something for everyone.
Address: 20 City Blvd W, Orange, CA 92868
All world designer brands in one place
Address: 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StAll world designer brands in one place
Address: 3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
"Beautiful place to enjoy outdoor shopping near the beach, even if it's just window shopping or people watching"
Address: 401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center Dr"Beautiful place to enjoy outdoor shopping near the beach, even if it's just window shopping or people watching"
Address: 401 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Also known as Phuoc Loc Tho, located in the heart of Little Saigon. A great spot to experience a different culture, Vietnamese food court, gift shops, cosmetics and jewelry shops, etc. Go on weekdays if you can, parking can be tough on the weekends.
Address: 9200 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
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Asian Garden Mall
9200 Bolsa AveAlso known as Phuoc Loc Tho, located in the heart of Little Saigon. A great spot to experience a different culture, Vietnamese food court, gift shops, cosmetics and jewelry shops, etc. Go on weekdays if you can, parking can be tough on the weekends.
Address: 9200 Bolsa Ave, Westminster, CA 92683
Essentials
Warehouse-like supermarket chain for groceries in bulk for less.
Address: 1523 W 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Smart & Final Extra!
1523 W 17th StWarehouse-like supermarket chain for groceries in bulk for less.
Address: 1523 W 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706
Less than 1 mile away, all essential items and grocery in one place
Address: 1441 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706
Target
Less than 1 mile away, all essential items and grocery in one place
Address: 1441 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706
Drinks & Nighlife
Fresh locally brewed beers and tasty food
Address: 901 A S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Karl Strauss Brewing Company Costa Mesa
901 S Coast DrFresh locally brewed beers and tasty food
Address: 901 A S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Located inside Ramada hotel, nice place for late night drink and tasty food with live Vietname music and Karaoke! Check out their house special baked seafood with garlic bread, or mango salad with squid.
Address: 10022 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844
iTango
10022 Garden Grove BoulevardLocated inside Ramada hotel, nice place for late night drink and tasty food with live Vietname music and Karaoke! Check out their house special baked seafood with garlic bread, or mango salad with squid.
Address: 10022 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92844
Arts, Culture & Science
Just about 2 miles from our place, voted "Best Museum in Orange County" by OC Register for several years, showcasing world-class arts and cultures in a warm, inviting space, also hop to Kidseum and travel the globe to historic sites around the world, become an archaeological explorer, and create your own art!
Address: 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
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Muzeul Bowers
2002 N Main StJust about 2 miles from our place, voted "Best Museum in Orange County" by OC Register for several years, showcasing world-class arts and cultures in a warm, inviting space, also hop to Kidseum and travel the globe to historic sites around the world, become an archaeological explorer, and create your own art!
Address: 2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
The Discovery Cube Orange County, formerly known as the Discovery Science Center , just 3 miles from our place, a science museum with more than 100 hands-on science exhibits designed to spark children's natural curiosity
Address: 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StThe Discovery Cube Orange County, formerly known as the Discovery Science Center , just 3 miles from our place, a science museum with more than 100 hands-on science exhibits designed to spark children's natural curiosity
Address: 2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705
"OC performing arts center is the place to catch a real concert"
Address: 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Centrul Segerstrom pentru Arte
600 Town Center Dr"OC performing arts center is the place to catch a real concert"
Address: 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Look back on World War II at Lyon Air Museum, sits next to John Waye Airport. The museum features military aircraft, rare vehicles, military vehicles, motorcycles, and related memorabilia.
Address: 19300 Ike Jones Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
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Lyon Air Museum
19300 Ike Jones RdLook back on World War II at Lyon Air Museum, sits next to John Waye Airport. The museum features military aircraft, rare vehicles, military vehicles, motorcycles, and related memorabilia.
Address: 19300 Ike Jones Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
This 30,000-square foot building is Southern California's oldest courthouse. It has been restored from its dedication in 1901. This granite and sandstone building has been the traditional home of the County government. The building contains the Orange County History Center (which includes the Old Courthouse Museum, the Orange County Archives, and the library of the Pacific Coast Archaeological Society) as well as government offices. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a State of California Historic Landmark.
Address: 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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Old Orange County Courthouse
211 W Santa Ana BlvdThis 30,000-square foot building is Southern California's oldest courthouse. It has been restored from its dedication in 1901. This granite and sandstone building has been the traditional home of the County government. The building contains the Orange County History Center (which includes the Old Courthouse Museum, the Orange County Archives, and the library of the Pacific Coast Archaeological Society) as well as government offices. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a State of California Historic Landmark.
Address: 211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Located on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus in Costa Mesa, California, The Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) is within walking distance from South Coast Plaza mall. It is a modern and contemporary art museum comprising of more than 4,500 objects, with a concentration on the art of California and the Pacific Rim from the early 20th century to present. Exhibits include traditional paintings, sculptures, and photography, as well as new media in the form of video, digital, and installation art.
OCMA is also the perfect venue to host your wedding, corporate retreat, meeting, and/or film production. Their rooftop terrace with spectacular views is an oasis and the perfect backdrop for the most intimate or lavish events that guests will never forget.
Address: 3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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Orange County Museum of Art
3333 W Sunflower AveLocated on the Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus in Costa Mesa, California, The Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) is within walking distance from South Coast Plaza mall. It is a modern and contemporary art museum comprising of more than 4,500 objects, with a concentration on the art of California and the Pacific Rim from the early 20th century to present. Exhibits include traditional paintings, sculptures, and photography, as well as new media in the form of video, digital, and installation art.
OCMA is also the perfect venue to host your wedding, corporate retreat, meeting, and/or film production. Their rooftop terrace with spectacular views is an oasis and the perfect backdrop for the most intimate or lavish events that guests will never forget.
Address: 3333 Avenue of the Arts
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
About half an hour drive away, this large aquarium, alongside Long Beach’s beautiful waterfront, features an incredible array of animals and exhibits. An outdoor shark lagoon showcasing several dozens of sharks is also a visitor favorite. The numerous hands-on exhibits help set the Aquarium of the Pacific apart from other aquariums you may have visited in the past.
Address: 100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 90802
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Acvariul Pacificului
100 Aquarium WayAbout half an hour drive away, this large aquarium, alongside Long Beach’s beautiful waterfront, features an incredible array of animals and exhibits. An outdoor shark lagoon showcasing several dozens of sharks is also a visitor favorite. The numerous hands-on exhibits help set the Aquarium of the Pacific apart from other aquariums you may have visited in the past.
Address: 100 Aquarium Way Long Beach, CA 90802
Next door to Disneyland, located at the Anaheim GardenWalk, flight simulations for ages 11 & up that allow you virtually take to the sky. Make reservations a few days in advance.
Address: 400 Disney Way Anaheim, CA 92802
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Flightdeck Simulation Center
400 Disney WayNext door to Disneyland, located at the Anaheim GardenWalk, flight simulations for ages 11 & up that allow you virtually take to the sky. Make reservations a few days in advance.
Address: 400 Disney Way Anaheim, CA 92802
Theme Parks
"The happiest place on earth" Dreams can come true here at Disneyland. Also check out Disney district for fabulous restaurants, unique boutiques and souvenir shops. Just 6 miles away.
Address: 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland Dr"The happiest place on earth" Dreams can come true here at Disneyland. Also check out Disney district for fabulous restaurants, unique boutiques and souvenir shops. Just 6 miles away.
Address: 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
Hop over from Disneyland. “Disney California Adventure Park is a 72-acre park all about the history and culture of California celebrating the adventure of the state through the use of various Disney, Pixar and Marvel Studios properties”
Address: 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
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Paradise Gardens Park
1313 Disneyland DrHop over from Disneyland. “Disney California Adventure Park is a 72-acre park all about the history and culture of California celebrating the adventure of the state through the use of various Disney, Pixar and Marvel Studios properties”
Address: 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802