Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., is known as one of the most famous international attractions in the United States. It is also home to a number of world-class children attractions including Downtown Disney, It’s a Small World, Disney’s California Adventure Park, Disneyland-Alweg Monorail Trains, and Mickey’s Toontown.
Easily accessible from the Santa Ana Freeway and South Harbor Boulevard, the Disneyland area is bordered by the East Ball Road on the north, West Katella Avenue on the south, Euclid Street on the west, and South Anaheim Boulevard on the east.
While most parts of Disneyland are commercial areas, its western side mainly features residential spots from condominiums to single-family homes. A number of apartments — including the Regency Plaza Apartments, Palm Terrace Apartments, Barcelona Apartments, and Palm Lane Apartments — are also located in these residential sites. Locals can take advantage of nearby recreation areas, such as the Poinciana Park and Palm Lane Park.
Lodging and resort destinations abound within this tourist-driven area. These include Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa, Annabella Hotel, Hotel Menage-Anaheim, Peacock Suites Resorts, Anaheim Camelot Inn and Suites, Carousel Inn and Suites, Alpine Inn, Best Western Courtesy Inn, and Anaheim RV Village. Disneyland is situated just north of the Anaheim Convention Center.
The stretch of Disneyland Drive and Southwest Street are filled with a variety of restaurants, including Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, Rainforest Cafe, and Ariel’s Grotto. Also along West Katella Avenue are number of dining establishment, including Hometown Buffet, Taco Bell, Arby’s, and Papa John’s Pizza.
Locals and tourists can explore many shopping spots around Disneyland, such as the Gardenland Shopping Center, Anaheim Gardenwalk, and Anaheim Marketplace Shopping Center.
Nearby schools around the area include the Leading Edge Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, Palm Lane Elementary School, Paul Revere Elementary School, Ball Junior High School, and West Coast University.