Castles, coasters and sun-soaked streets — the family vacation issue maps every reason to point the minivan toward Anaheim.
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From the moment you pass under the marquee, Anaheim turns a family trip into a story you'll be retelling for years. Disneyland® is the headliner, but the city keeps giving — sun-warmed patios, palm-lined shopping streets, and a Pacific coastline that's only minutes away.
Use this guide as your backstage pass. We map the attractions worth the early wake-up, the hotels worth coming back to, the tables worth the wait, and the beach sunsets that turn an ordinary evening golden — everything you need to plan the whole sunny thing.
From surf-and-turf at white-linen patios to taco windows on Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim dining runs golden hour all evening long. High chairs and char-grilled lobster, all welcome.
Pool decks, character breakfasts and suites that sleep the whole crew — steps from the parks.
Forty minutes of sandcastle coastline, from Huntington to Laguna.
The Convention Center, GardenWalk and after-hours, all walkable.
From South Coast Plaza couture to the open-air finds of the Packing District.
Shop Anaheim →Park tickets, hopper passes and family vacation packages — booked in a few sunny taps.
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