Everyone knows about Disneyland. But, as any Costa Mesa area resident can tell you, there are plenty of other fun things to do in Anaheim, CA. At Weir Canyon Acura of Anaheim, we’re not just about selling great cars. We love our corner of SoCal, and we love to tell others about it (have you seen our post on fun things to do in Riverside? Check out our list below of fun things to do around Anaheim.
Knott’s Berry Farm has 160 acres of exciting rides and fun attractions. But what we like most about this park is the food! The annual Boysenberry Festival, featuring dozens of unique boysenberry-inspired creations, is not to be missed. But it’s not just about rides, shows, and food. The kids will love Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, and you’ll enjoy shopping at the numerous shops in California Marketplace.
Address: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: (714) 220-5200
How about treating the clan to deliciously quirky breakfast before a busy day at the parks? The Dr. Willella Howe-Waffle House and Medical Museum sits in the original mansion, which was built in 1889, and contains medical artifacts from that era. Besides serving up a fantastic breakfast, they also offer tours on the first Saturday of every other month (check the website). This is no doubt one of the most unique things to do in Anaheim, CA.
Address: 120 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 547-9645
Santa Ana Zoo must contain fifty monkeys at all times, due to a requirement imposed on the zoo by its founder. So, come count the monkeys! But it’s not just wall-to-wall monkeys at this zoo. Expect to find over eighty different species of animals on the grounds, along with a children’s farm and train ride. Make sure to stop at the Beansprouts café, where you can trick your kids into eating healthy with treats like Veggie Tots, Pancake Puffadoodles with Dippers, and Pepperoni pizza made with cauliflower crust.
Address: 1801 E Chestnut Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Phone: (714) 836-4000
The whole family can enjoy this beautiful setting for picnicking, hiking, and mountain biking. There’s plenty of wildlife running around this park, as well. The Chino Hills State Park is set inside the Santa Ana mountains, so you know this will make a memorable stop on your visit to Anaheim.
4721 Sapphire Rd, Chino Hills, CA 91709
Phone: (951) 780-6222
Colony Wine Merchant is your stop if you’re looking for things to do in Anaheim, CA designed for grownups. This spot serves as a wine bar, restaurant, and a wine retailer that offers small brands produced by local farms. They even offer wine tasting classes and events. While you’re enjoying their wine, make sure to sample treats from their café like Mike’s Bacon Cheeseburger Bruschetta, cheese boards served with fresh-baked bread, Spanish Smoked Duck Salad, and Chocolate Lava Cake.
Address: 280 S Lemon St, Anaheim, CA 92805
Phone: (657) 208-1860
If you found this list of things to do in Anaheim, CA helpful, check out our list of best pizza places. You know what else is fun to do? Car shopping! Well, we do our best to make it fun, anyway. We’re just a short drive away from Montclair. So drop by or contact us today!