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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.
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
ART
(Anaheim Resort Transit). ART provides shuttle service from area hotels to
Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, Downtown Disney, Anaheim Convention
Center and throughout the 1100-acre Anaheim Resort District. ART is a fare-based
system with bargains on one-day, two-day, and five-day unlimited use passes.
Children nine and under ride free.
