Things to Do in Anaheim Beyond Disneyland (2026)

Anaheim is not only Disneyland. If you have a non-park day, or an evening after the parks, GardenWalk, sports, food, and nearby family attractions give you a full Anaheim day without another park ticket.

Anaheim is known for Disneyland, and that is a good reason to visit — but it is not the only reason. This guide is about Anaheim beyond the parks: the neighborhoods, food, and outdoor stops that make a trip to Anaheim work even if you are not spending every day at Disneyland.

This guide does not list a price, hour, or ticket requirement for any stop, because those change. If a specific venue matters, confirm it before you go. For a full Disneyland planning guide, see 10 Must-Do Activities Around Disneyland (2026) and Disneyland Holidays: What to Expect This Season.

1. Disneyland Resort — as a starting point, not the whole trip

If you are visiting Disneyland, plan it as one part of the trip, not the whole trip. Use the official app for hours, reservations, and ride waits, and build in breaks.

For a fuller planning guide, see 10 Must-Do Activities Around Disneyland (2026).

2. Downtown Disney District

Downtown Disney District is the shopping and dining area outside the parks. Check that a specific venue is still open before you plan around it, as the lineup changes.

3. Anaheim Packing District

The Anaheim Packing District is a food hall in a historic packing house, with a range of food stalls and shops. It is a good lunch or dinner stop, especially if your group wants different foods.

Choose a stall based on what your group wants, rather than trying to cover the whole hall in one visit.

4. Angel Stadium

Angel Stadium is home to the Los Angeles Angels. If you are visiting during baseball season, a game is a good evening stop, and a contrast to a park day.

Check the schedule and ticket availability before you go, as game times change.

5. Yorba Regional Park

Yorba Regional Park is a large park with picnic areas, trails, and a lake. It is a good afternoon stop for a break from the parks, especially with children.

6. Anaheim GardenWalk

Anaheim GardenWalk is an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment complex near Disneyland. It is a useful evening stop for a meal or a walk after a park day.

7. Adventure City

Adventure City is a smaller theme park in Anaheim, designed for younger children. It is a good alternative if you want a theme-park day without a full Disneyland day.

Practical notes

Anaheim is best explored with a plan for transport and parking, especially around Disneyland. Allow extra time on park days, and choose a hotel or dining area near where you will spend most of your time.

Check conditions and schedules before you go. Park hours, game times, and event schedules change, and a plan that depends on a specific time should have a backup.

For more Orange County ideas, see Disneyland Holidays: What to Expect This Season, 10 Must-Do Activities Around Disneyland (2026), and 10 Things to Do in Irvine, California.