Anaheim - Beyond the Theme Parks

Anaheim, California. It's famous for its theme parksmany Anaheim hotels, Huntington City Beach boasts
and thrill rides, but there's more to the city than3.5 miles of shoreline, volleyball, fire pits and more.
Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. In fact, there are· Peralta Canyon Park. Nestled in the hills of
a slew of activities that have nothing to do withAnaheim, this 21.4-acre park offers the perfect way
heart-pounding roller coasters and twirling teacups.to enjoy the city's notoriously mild weather. Featuring
Of course, most people visiting the city will indulge inpicnic and barbecue areas, a lighted baseball field,
a day or two at one of the parks, but to get thevolleyball, basketball, a children's play area and more,
most from your stay, Marriott International, Inc., oneit provides families and nature lovers with a great
of the world's leading lodging companies, recommendsplace to burn off some energy and enjoy the great
checking out some of the sites near its Anaheimoutdoors.
hotels that also provide a little low-key family-friendly· Fashion Island. When sightseeing turns to shopping,
fun. They include:Orange County's Fashion Island is a must. This
· The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Catch "theopen-air mall features chic shops, a multi-screen
boys of summer" doing what they do best. Withmovie theater and a water fountain play area for
family ticket packages and a full roster of games,little ones.
this MLB team offers a great way to spend an· MUZEO. Housed in the only remaining Carnegie
evening under the stars.Library building in Orange County, this museum
· Huntington City Beach. No trip to Southernfeatures unique exhibits focused on art, culture and
California would be complete without a day at thenature. Conveniently located near Center Street
beach, so bring your suits along and spend at leastPromenade, this one-of-a-kind museum is just a short
one day basking in the sun and playing in the cooldrive from many Anaheim hotels and offers a quiet,
waters of the Pacific. Just a 25-minute drive fromrelaxing way to spend an afternoon.