Anaheim - Points of Interest

With the proximity of theme parks, beaches and other fun stuff like miniature golf, it is really no wonder why Orange County, and Anaheim is one of the top kid friendly destinations in the country. Not only does Anaheim (especially near the theme parks) offer great, kid themed restaurants, but most of these carry over the fun and excitement from your day at one of our great theme parks. Additionally, Disney's California Adventure, Knott's Soak City and the coastal beaches are all begging you for your time, at least a few hours of it, while you are here in town. So come and see for yourself what makes this place so very special for the young and the young at heart. Here are some ideas on how to fill your time in and around Anaheim.

Adventure City
Theme park for kids; rides, petting zoo, children's theater, puppet shows and game room. Anaheim. 714-236-9300.

Adventure Playground
Tree houses construction area, rafting pond, rope bridge, tire swings and mud slide. Huntington Beach. 714-842-7442 (summer only).

Boomers Park
Boomers is full of fun. It has miniature golf, extreme skateboarding park, arcades, go-cart races, laser tag and lots more. Located in Irvine.

Bowers Kidseum
Interactive experiences including special activities. Santa Ana. 714/480-1520.

The Carousels at South Coast Plaza
Treat your children to one of our exquisitely painted carousel rides. Costa Mesa. 800-782-8888.

Children's Museum at La Habra
Hands-on exhibits, science center, theater and nature walks. La Habra. 562/905-9793.

Discovery Science Center
More than 120 hands-on science exhibits for all ages include Virtual Volleyball, an Indoor Geyser, Laser Beam Harp, Musical Floor and Bed of Nails. Santa Ana. 714-542-2823.

Centennial Heritage Museum
Restored 1898 Kellogg House and Garden. Santa Ana. 714-540-0404.

Edward's IMAX 3-D Theater
20-theater complex with futuristic IMAX 3-D theater, restaurants, shops and arcades. Irvine. 949-640-4600.

Huntington Beach Pier and Amphitheater
family entertainment and special events. Huntington Beach. 714-969-3492.

Hobby City Doll and Toy Museum
24 hobby and collectibles shops including toys, dolls, model railroads, coins, stamps, and baseball cards. Anaheim. 714-527-2323.

Irvine Regional Park & Zoo
Featuring a petting zoo. Orange. 714-633-2022.

Medieval Times Dinner ® & Tournament
A dinner theater in a castle setting featuring jousting, sword fights and equestrian acts. Buena Park. 714-521-2342.

Mission San Juan Capistrano
Built in 1776, one of Father Junipero Serra's historic missions known for the return of the swallows every March. San Juan Capistrano. 949-234-1300.

Movieland Wax Museum
Over 300 figures of movie, stage, and television in panoramic sets. Buena Park. 714-522-1154.

Newport Bay/Balboa Pavilion
World-class small boat harbor with a ferry to the historic 1905 Balboa Pavilion. Amusement area, shops and restaurants. Newport Beach. 949-772-1611.

Ocean Institute
Dana Point. 949-496-2274.

Ripley's Believe It ot Not Museum
Buena Park. 714-522-7045.

Santa Ana Zoo
Zoo attractions including a petting zoo, picnic area and playground. Santa Ana. 714-835-7484.

Wild Rivers Park
Over 40 attractions and water rides. Irvine. 949-768-9453.