Anaheim, California, is located in Orange County and is known throughout the world for its theme parks and sports teams, most notably Disneyland Resort. Anaheim has a population of about 336,000; it is the largest city in Orange County in terms of population and the 10th largest in California. The city is experiencing rapid growth, and it is expected that by 2014 the population will exceed 400,000.
Anaheim Homes for Sale & Real Estate
The city of Anaheim is quite diverse and that is reflected in its communities and neighborhoods. The Downtown area is home to many historic properties and contains three historic districts including Anaheim Colony. Anaheim Hills is a planned community on the eastern side of the city and is where the area's sports stars and other affluent residents live. The Platinum Triangle is a district near Angel Stadium that is currently being redeveloped with high-rise buildings and mixed-use streets and is expected to draw large numbers of new residents to the area. The Flatlands in the western area of the city is where most of Anaheim's Hispanic community lives. Since the 1990s the city has undergone extensive beautification efforts to draw tourists to to Anaheim Resort, comprised of Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, the Honda Center, and Angel Stadium.
Anaheim Neighborhoods and Districts
Anaheim is organized into several districts, which include:
Anaheim Resort
The Canyon
The Platinum Triangle
Anaheim Hills
Downtown Anaheim
Colonial District
The Flatlands
Anaheim Employment Opportunities
Tourism is Anaheim's leading industry, and the city is home to Orange County's largest industrial district, Anaheim Canyon. Many large corporations have headquarters in Anaheim including:
AT&T
Banco Popular
Bridgford Foods
CKE Restaurants
Extron Electronics
Fisker Automotive
Fujitsu
General Dynamics
Hewlett Packard
Isuzu
Kaiser Foundation
Pacific Sunwear
Raytheon
Sunny Delight
Targus
Universal Alloy
YKK Corporation
Yogurtland
The top ten employers in Anaheim are:
Disneyland Resort
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals
Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Extron Electronics
Anaheim Memorial Medical Center
AT&T
Honda Center
Hilton Anaheim
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim Marriott Hotel
Anaheim Attractions
Disneyland in Anaheim CAAnaheim has built itself as a tourist destination, and as such there are many activities, points of interest and events to enjoy in the city including:
Adventure City
Anaheim Garden Walk
Anaheim Convention Center
Angel Stadium
Disneyland Resort
Disney California Adventure Park
Downtown Disney
The Grove of AnaheimAnaheim, CA, Cultural Center
Honda Center
Anaheim Ice Skating Rink
Anaheim Hills Golf Course
Dad Miller Golf Course
Oak Canyon Nature Center
MUZEO Art Museum
Anaheim/OC Walk of Stars
Residents can also enjoy local sports teams including:
Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (MLB)
Anaheim Bolts (PASL-Pro)
Anaheim Transportation and Commuting
Several freeways and highways serve the Anaheim area including I-5, SR 57, SR 91, SR 55 and SR 241. Bus service is provided by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) with local and county routes, and OCTA and the Los Angeles County Metro provide service between Anaheim and Los Angeles County. Shuttle service to Disneyland from local hotels is provided by Anaheim Resort Transit while daily free bus service for low-income youth to Disney is provided by Disney GOALS. The Anaheim Amtrak station near Angel Stadium has both Amtrak and Metrolink rail lines. The Anaheim Canyon Metrolink station provides service on the IEOC Line. The nearest airports are John Wayne Airport (15 miles), Long Beach Airport (15 miles), Los Angeles International Airport (30 miles) and LA/Ontario International Airport (35 miles).