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THE PACKING HOUSE AND CENTER STREET PROMENADE (2.3 miles from the Disneyland Hotel) 440 S. Anaheim Blvd http://anaheimpackingdistrict.com A communal gathering place in the heart of downtown Anaheim where you can find something for everyone. Eat, drink, shop, relax, or stroll. Look for the hidden speakeasy! GET THERE: By car: North on Harbor and East onto Broadway. North onto 42 nd Street and park in the structure. By transit: Take ART bus from hotel to Disneyland Transportation Center on Harbor. Take ART Route #10 to the Packing House or ART Route 18 to Clementine Street/Center Street Promenade RECOMMENDED: Umami Burger (gourmet burgers), Gypsy Den (organic/veggie faire) Anaheim Brewery (drinks only) The Packing House (variety of eateries) FULLERTON (DOWNTOWN) (6 miles from the Disneyland Hotel) http://downtownfullerton.com A vibrant culture mixed with an eclectic populace. Always cool, day or night. Specialty restaurants, distinctive shops, entertain- ment venues, great music and stylish housing. The area is generally bound by Harbor Blvd, Chapman, Whiting, Wilshire, Commonwealth and Santa Fe Avenues. Street Fair on Thurs- day 4:00-8:30 p.m. on Wilshire Avenue. GET THERE: By car: Harbor Blvd North. Park near Chapman Ave. By private transit: Uber ridesharing. www.uber.com (Use this invite link to score a free ride when you sign up for a new account https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2)By public transportation: OCTA Route #43 runs along Harbor Blvd. connecting the Dis- neyland Resort area to Fullerton RECOMMENDED: Shopping for vintage clothing at shops like Kittyshak, Atomic Rag, Geez Louise, Roadkill Enterprises and Out of Vogue Restaurants: Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante, Roscoe’s Fa- mous Deli, The Cellar, Kentro Greek Kitchen, Tranquil Tea Lounge, El Farolito Jr., Bars: Heroe’s Bar and Grill, Joe’s, Continental Room, Twisted Vine (wine bar). EXPLORE ORANGE COUNTY! PLANNERS RECOMMEND... ANAHEIM (DOWNTOWN)

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Page 1: EXPLORE ORANGE COUNTY! · located across the train tracks. Tour the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano and gardens. By train: Ditch your car and jump aboard Metrolink! Take ART

THE PACKING HOUSE AND CENTER STREET PROMENADE (2.3 miles from the Disneyland Hotel) 440 S. Anaheim Blvd http://anaheimpackingdistrict.com A communal gathering place in the heart of downtown Anaheim where you can find something for everyone. Eat, drink, shop, relax, or stroll. Look for the hidden speakeasy! GET THERE: By car: North on Harbor and East onto Broadway. North onto 42nd Street and park in the structure. By transit: Take ART bus from hotel to Disneyland Transportation Center on Harbor. Take ART Route #10 to the Packing House or ART Route 18 to Clementine Street/Center Street Promenade RECOMMENDED: Umami Burger (gourmet burgers), Gypsy Den (organic/veggie faire) Anaheim Brewery (drinks only) The Packing House (variety of eateries)

FULLERTON (DOWNTOWN) (6 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)

http://downtownfullerton.com

A vibrant culture mixed with an eclectic populace. Always cool, day or night. Specialty restaurants, distinctive shops, entertain-ment venues, great music and stylish housing. The area is generally bound by Harbor Blvd, Chapman, Whiting, Wilshire, Commonwealth and Santa Fe Avenues. Street Fair on Thurs-day 4:00-8:30 p.m. on Wilshire Avenue.

GET THERE:

By car: Harbor Blvd North. Park near Chapman Ave. By private transit: Uber ridesharing. www.uber.com (Use this invite link to score a free ride when you sign up for a new account https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2)By public transportation: OCTA Route #43 runs along Harbor Blvd. connecting the Dis-neyland Resort area to Fullerton RECOMMENDED: Shopping for vintage clothing at shops like Kittyshak, Atomic Rag, Geez Louise, Roadkill Enterprises and Out of Vogue

Restaurants: Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante, Roscoe’s Fa-mous Deli, The Cellar, Kentro Greek Kitchen, Tranquil Tea Lounge, El Farolito Jr.,

Bars: Heroe’s Bar and Grill, Joe’s, Continental Room, Twisted Vine (wine bar).

EXPLORE ORANGE COUNTY! PLANNERS RECOMMEND...

ANAHEIM (DOWNTOWN)

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OLD TOWNE ORANGE (6 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)

http://www.bowers.org http://www.yelp.com/list/restaurants-in-orange-circle-orange

Founded in 1871 and centered around Plaza Park with it’s beautiful fountain where Glassell Street and Chapman Ave meet, this area provides a slice of old town charm in the heart of the City of Orange. Quaint shops, restaurants, antiques and museums. Great walking area with historic homes located on tree-lined streets. Save some time for a visit to the Bowers Museum (2022North Main Street)

By car: Take Harbor Blvd South to Chapman Ave. Left on Chapman to Glassell

By private transit: Uber ridesharing. www.uber.com (Use this invite link to score a free ride when you sign up for a new account https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2) RECOMMENDED: For dining: Kimmie’s Coffee

Shop (breakfast), Watson Drug and Fountain, Felix Continental Café (Cuban), Gabbi’s Mexican, Haven Gastropub, Citrus City Grill and the Filling Station. For fast casual: Bruxie Waffle Sandwiches, Café Lucca, Blue Frog Bakery and the Chapman Coffee House.

ORANGE

GARDEN GROVE, WESTMINSTER & IRVINE

Food Market on Bolsa Ave for a variety of shops and dining venues.

Dining Suggestions: Bo De Tinh Chay, Pho Vie, Pho 79, Quan Hy, Kickin” Crab, Top Baguette, Tan Hoang and Hu-ong Sandwiches. Add desert at Thanh Che Hien Khanh. Le Croissant Dore or Snow Monster.

Diamond Jamboree (Irvine) - A multicultural dining and shopping experience (Voted Best Strip Mall by OC Weekly in 2012). From Curry House CoCo Ichibanya to Chef Hung Noodles you can find it all here. Save room for a treat from Taiwan’s famous bakery and coffee house, 85ºC Bakery Café. 2700-2750 Alton Parkway, Irvine

By car: I-5 South to Jamboree. Turn right and proceed south to Alton Parkway

RECOMMENDED: All restaurants are amazing!

http://www.diamond-jamboree.com/

OC PAN ASIAN DINING- A CULTURAL MELTING POT (5 miles to Garden Grove, 7 miles to Westminster and 15 miles to Irvine)

Did you know that Orange County is home to the third-largest Asian American population in the United States? These three districts are worth a visit for the fabulous dining and shopping adventures:

Korean District of Orange County (Garden Grove) located along Garden Grove Blvd between Brookhurst and Beach Blvd.

By car: South on Harbor Blvd, right on Katella, left on Brookhurst to Garden Grove Blvd. By private transit: Uber ridesharing. www.uber.com (Use this invite link to score a free ride when you sign up for a new account https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2)

RECOMMENDED: Mo Ran Gak Restaurant, Dae Jang Gum, Hangari Kalogookksu, Kaju Tofu Restaurant and The Past Memories and Paris Baguette can all be found along the 8000-9000 blocks of Garden Grove Blvd.

Little Saigon (Westminster) - The largest con-centration of Vietnamese shopping and restaurants in Southern California. The area is bordered by Westmin-ster Blvd, Bolsa Ave. and Magnolia and Euclid Streets.

www.daytrippen.com/littlesaigon.html

By car: West on Katella, south on Magnola to Bolsa

RECOMMENDED: Visit the Asian Garden Mall, T & K

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THE LAB, THE CAMP (14 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)

Both projects were developed by conference Key-note Speaker Shaheen Sadeghi

http://www.thelab.com http://thecampsite.com/

Established in 1993, The LAB is Orange County’s re-nowned urban youth “anti-mall”, serving the lifestyle demands of the trend setting shopper within a relaxed indoor-outdoor environment. Interesting collection of restaurants and hipster shops. Open till 9pm. Check the web sites for live entertainment schedule. The CAMP is described as “a green gathering spot offering wellness and personal styling services, unique and purposeful shopping, as well as healthy, local and in-ternational dining”.

By car: I-5 Fwy South to 55 Fwy South. Exit Baker Street, turn right. Right on Bristol, left into the LAB (2930 Bristol) or right into The Camp (2937 Bristol).

By private transit: Uber ridesharing. www.uber.com (Use this invite link to score a free ride when you sign up for a new account https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2) RECOMMENDED: Habana Cuban Bistro, Seabirds Kitchen, Milk & Honey, Umami Burger, Taco Asylum

COSTA MESA

HUNTINGTON BEACH

SURF CITY NIGHTS DOWNTOWN

TUESDAY NIGHT STREET FAIR AND FARMERS MAR-KET (16.4 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)

Location: Main Street between Orange & Pacific Coast Highway

http://www.huntingtonbeachevents.com/Event/surf-city-nights.html

Lively street fair held every Tuesday night on Main Street 5-9pm. Come early and make it a day of fun and sun. Miles of bicycle trails along the coast. Bike rental available on the Strand. Surfing lessons. Visit the Surfing Museum and Surfer’s Hall of Fame.

By car: I-5 Fwy South to 22 Garden Grove Fwy West. Exit Hwy 39/Beach Blvd South. Turn left, 5 miles to Pacific Coast Highway. Turn right on Main, public parking structure on the 200 block

By private transit: Uber ridesharing . www.uber.com (Use this invite link to score a free ride when you sign up for a new account https://www.uber.com/invite/gaylea2)

RECOMMENDED: No Ka Oi (surfer breakfast), Sushi on Fire, Cucina Alessa, Longboards Restaurant and Pub, Hun-tington Beach Beer Company, Dukes and Sandy’s at the pier, Spark Woodfire grill and Zimzala (“free spirited people who find peace with the sand between their toes”)

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ETNIES SKATEPARK OF LAKE FOREST

20028 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest (23 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)

http://www.etniesskatepark.com

Come skate the pools, cradle and the street course at the largest free Skate Park in California. The park boasts a whopping 60,000 + visitors per year as well as numerous competitions. The park is listed as one of the Top 10 Skateparks to skate before you die! Need to buy a board? Stop by Focus Board Shop across the street from the park. Proceed to the park and cross this one off your bucket list.

RECOMMENDED: Visit Oakley World Headquarters (M-F 8am-5pm) located at 1 Icon just to see the inside and shop in their boutique for the latest retail offerings. At days end, grab sandwiches and head to the nearby Baker Ranch Community Park (26380 Rancho Parkway) and enjoy an amazing Orange County sunset, with views from the mountains to the sea.

LAKE FOREST

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

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ALL ABOARD!!! TAKE THE TRAIN TO SAN JUAN CA-PISTRANO (29 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)

http://metrolinktrains.com/schedules http://missionsjc.com http://www.sanjuancapistrano.org/index.aspx?page=434

Explore the historic Los Rios District, adjacent to the Ca-pistrano Depot, which features more than 40 homes built by European immigrants in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. The O’Neil Museum provides an overview of early California development. Kids love Zoomars Petting Zoo, located across the train tracks. Tour the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano and gardens.

By train: Ditch your car and jump aboard Metrolink! Take ART Route 15 to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink station 2150 E. Katella. Amtrak provides service to both historic San Juan Capistrano and the North Beach area of San Clemente

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ALL ABOARD!!! TAKE THE TRAIN TO SAN CLEMENTE (37 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)

http://tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g33012-Activities-San_Clemente_California

Rent an electric bicycle at the train station and hit the San Clemente Beach Trail. Check out Casa Romantica and the Rainbow Sandals factory and store.

By train: Ditch your car and jump aboard Metrolink! Take ART Route 15 to the Anaheim Amtrak/Metrolink station 2150 E. Katella. Amtrak provides service to both historic San Juan Capistrano and the North Beach area of San Clemente

By car: I-5 South to Avenida Palizada; left on El Camino Real; Right on Avenida Del Mar., on street and public park-ing available

RECOMMENDED: Pipes Café, LA Galette, Mimosa Café, Hapa J’s, Vine Restaurant and Nicks. Time for a picnic? Try Billy’s Delicatessen, Tina and Vince’s Deli, La Tiendita or Pedro’s Tacos for quick food to take to the beach.

SAN CLEMENTE

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NEWPORT BEACH/LAGUNA BEACH SHOPPING THE GOLD COAST ON A PLANNERS BUDGET (26 miles from the Disneyland Hotel)

Orange County has no shortage of up-scale shopping opportuni-ties. From South Coast Plaza to Fashion Island (ocean view shopping and a Tesla dealership) to the trendy boutiques in down-town Laguna Beach, one can drop a small fortune. What’s a plan-ner to do? Just follow this trail from Newport to Laguna and live the gold coast life on a planner’s budget. (AICP credits pending, JK LOL!)

Newport Beach Little Styling’s (kids), 401 Pacific Coast Highway Recycled Rags- 2731 Pacific Coast Highway On Que Style- 2900 Pacific Coast Highway Cannery Exchange Design Studio (furniture and more) - 2640 Avon Street, Swellegant Vintage - 3409 Newport Blvd Bellissima Couture - 2850 Pacific Coast Highway

Laguna Beach Blast Consignment -1936 S. Pacific Coast Highway Monique’s Boutique - 1290 Pacific Coast Highway Macalistaire at 1850 - 1850 Pacific Coast Highway Havoc Designer Consignment Boutique - 303 Broadway. Ste 112

Need a lunch break between Newport and Laguna? Pick up a sandwich at Gary’s Deli (3390 Pacific Coast Highway, Newport Beach) and head a few blocks to the south to the bluff top park on Ocean Blvd/Heliotrope. Enjoy the million dollar view and multi-million dollar homes! Or continue south on PCH to the Crystal Cove Shopping Center (7952 Pacific Coast Highway), stopping at the Bear Flag Fish Company (fresh fish tacos and an ocean view for less than $4!) End the day with a date shake from the Crystal Cove Shake Shack, 7408 Pacific Coast Highway.