Population:  285,477

Time Zone:  Anaheim is located in the Pacific Time Zone.  When it is noon in New York City, it is 9:00 AM in Anaheim.

Average Temperatures:

 Month  

   High

 Low

January  

   63F  

  47F

February

   63F

  48F

March  

   64F  

  50F

April  

   66F

  53F  

May  

   67F

  56F  

June  

   69F

  59F 

July  

   73F

  63F  

August  

   74F  

  64F

September  

   73F

  62F

October  

   71F

  57F

November  

   69F

  52F

December  

   65F

  48F

When to Visit:  Almost any time is the right time to go to Anaheim; the climate is mild and pleasant year-round. There is a rainy season from November - March (heaviest usually in January). Summers are almost rainless.

National Holidays:  

New Year's Day Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day last Mon. in May

Independence Day July 4

Labor Day 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve Dec. 31

Telephones:  The country code for the United States is 1. The area codes for Anaheim and Orange County are 714, 949, and 562.

Getting There

By Air

The county's main facility is John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA), which is served by 10 major domestic airlines and 4 commuter lines. It is an ultra modern facility, complete with a statue of its namesake.   Its relatively small size makes it easy to negotiate.

Long Beach Airport (LGB) serves four airlines, including its major player, jetBlue. It's smaller and more low-key than John Wayne; but parking is plentiful and readily accessible. Allow  20-30 minutes by car from Anaheim.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 35 mi west of Anaheim.

Ontario International Airport (ONT) is just northwest of Riverside, 30 mi north of Anaheim.

By Bus

The Los Angeles MTA ( 213/626-4455, www.mta.net) has limited service to Orange County. From downtown los Angeles, Bus 460 goes to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland Resort.

Greyhound  714/999-1256 or 800/231-2222. 

By Car

Anaheim is 95 miles North of San Diego.

From San Diego, take I-5 north. For the Disneyland Resort, exit at Disney Way; dedicated off ramps from both the right hand lane and the left-hand commuter lane lead into the attractions' parking lots and surrounding streets. The drive from downtown San Diego takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes in average traffic.  (Avoid rush hour)

By Train

Amtrak ( 800/USA-RAIL)  Trains go to Anaheim daily from San Diego. The trip takes about 2 hours; a bus shuttles passengers from the Anaheim train station to the Disneyland Resort. Amtrak also offers 1-day and 5-day excursion packages.

Getting Around

By Car

A car is a must in Orange County. Traffic is not a major problem, especially if you avoid rush hours (7-9 AM and 3-7 PM). Seat belts must be worn by all passengers at all times.

Amtrak 800/USA-RAIL (371-5465). Orange County stations located at Fullerton, Anaheim Stadium, Santa Ana, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente Pier. Greyhound 714/999-1256 or 800/231-2222 Metrolink 800/371-LINK (5465) Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 714/636-RIDE (7433). Public bus transportation. Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) 213/626-4455 or 800/COMMUTE (266-6883) Caltrans Transportation Hotline 800/427-7623

Anaheim Resort Transit

714-400-9550

When you consider parking fees and shuttling from a car to the theme parks, ART is a convenient and affordable way to travel within the Resort area.