Anaheim

Anaheim, California, United States

Plan your next trip with help from Nikki Valdivieso, the Hilton Anaheim food and beverage coordinator, who has visited the theme park hundreds of times.

777 W Convention Way
Anaheim, CA

Disneyland® Resort is a vacation rite of passage for American families. But to Anaheim native Nikki Valdivieso, the Southern California theme park is more than a fun getaway or cultural icon—it’s a lifestyle. She’s visited the park hundreds of times in the last two decades. Get her tips for exploring the park and Anaheim like a local.

2210 E Orangewood Ave
Anaheim, CA

Beer lovers can brew-hop at Anaheim’s 19 breweries and tap rooms. “I like the outdoor vibes, the food trucks, and the hard seltzers at Brewery X,” Valdivieso says, “but my favorite beer is the Mango Cart wheat ale at Golden Road. The brewery has a big outdoor beer garden right across from Angel Stadium, the baseball stadium."

2390 E Orangewood Ave
Anaheim, CA

Another one of Anaheim’s 19 breweries and tap rooms is located near Golden Road. Karl Strauss Brewing has more of an indoor-dining vibe and a wide variety of brews.

2500 N Main St
Santa Ana, CA

Families should plan to visit Discovery Cube, a learning museum in nearby Santa Ana, that caters to curious kids. “I've gone with my nephew a few times, and we both had a lot of fun. The exhibits change all the time, and everything is interactive."

Anaheim, CA

Learn more about exploring Disneyland and Anaheim like a local. See the full list of local recommendations in the area: