Anaheim City Information

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.

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.
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.