Welcome to West Anaheim
Spanning the width of sun-soaked northern Orange County, Anaheim offers the true California dream. Once an expanse of orange groves, West Anaheim is a young, fresh city district that’s hip, eclectic, accessible, affordable, and, most of all, fun! Life in West Anaheim is a dream for sun-lovers who thrive in a vibrant city with an internationally diverse community. Anaheimers enjoy great food, a dynamic local entertainment scene, and a quick 30-minute drive to the glorious Orange County coast, home to some of the nation’s best surfing beaches. Local history is studded with the sparkle and glamor of Hollywood, and, due to its incredible nightlife, attractions, and entertainment, the city is one of America’s best-loved playgrounds. For a more relaxed day, play a round at the Dad Miller 18-hole golf course and kick back with friends at the club’s bar and grill.
With a wide range of public and private schools, innovative learning centers and programs that emphasize fun and individual creativity, public parks and recreation opportunities, and countless museums and attractions for kids, Anaheim, CA is a paradise for families, and it offers excellent public transit. It’s also only 45 minutes to downtown LA by train, and 30 minutes by car, making it super easy to work or explore in the city of angels.
What to Love
- The Anaheim Ducks and LA Angels play home games right on your doorstep
- Charming West Anaheim homes and condos for sale
- Disneyland
- Anaheim’s weekly Farmer’s Market
Local Lifestyle - Living in West Anaheim
Oozing enthusiasm, creativity, and a taste for life, West Anaheim, CA offers a casual, hip lifestyle. Anaheim's real estate options feature neighborhoods with wide, palm-lined streets perfect for dog-walking—it’s always only a short stroll to the nearest park. Locals enjoy an active lifestyle with access to the gorgeous beaches and mountains of Orange County.
Dining, Entertainment & Shopping in West Anaheim
West Anaheim is an absolute paradise for food lovers with no shortage of delightful, one-of-a-kind stores and restaurants. Northgate Market on 2030 East Lincoln Avenue is the local staple for fresh, local produce and whole foods—boasting a tortilleria, its specialty and focus is top-quality Mexican foods. If you’re not whipping up your own taco feast, head to Tacos Los Cholos for the best tacos in town. If you’re looking for authentic Italian artisan foods and pizza, check out Cortina’s Italian Deli.
Beer lovers are spoiled in Anaheim: the Radiant Beer Company brews delicious craft beer and presents regular fun events in their spacious indoor-outdoor setting. For an experience of casual luxury and a serious “wow factor,” head to the employee-owned Modern Times’ Leisuretown: it boasts a brewery with over 70 taps, a plant-based restaurant featuring innovative, fresh cuisine, a cafe and roastery, and a super-chic swim club. Enjoy cocktails and upscale bar food at the Blind Rabbit Speakeasy for a cozy, sophisticated noir night out. Enjoy craft cocktails at the Hammer Workshop & Bar in the Anaheim Packing District, a gourmet food hall featuring hip, artisan vendors against the backdrop of great live music and DJs.
Things to Do in West Anaheim
One thing’s for sure, you will never be bored in Anaheim! From the abundance of cultural and sporting events to museums and amusement parks and the many annual festivals, Anaheim has something for everyone on any day! Take figure skating lessons or skate for fun at Anaheim Ice, spend the afternoon at Muzeo, a local arts and culture museum that hosts an annual Children’s Festival, or visit the Phoenix Club, a German beer garden featuring daytime family events over the weekends and lively concerts, parties, and cultural events in the evenings.
For a fun day with the family, stop by the Anaheim Gardenwalk for the Taste of Anaheim Festival. This is a terrific opportunity to try something new as all the best restaurants and wineries in the area participate.
Schools
West Anaheim students are served by Anaheim Elementary School District, comprising 23 elementary schools, and Anaheim Union High School District, featuring eight junior high schools and ten high schools, including a school for children with special needs and an online academy.
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