Anaheim, California
About Anaheim
Set in the southeastern part of California, Anaheim is a big city, home to 344,561 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 10th largest city in California and the 57th largest in the entire United States.
Anaheim holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 50.28 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 6,853 residents per square mile.
📰 Anaheim News Today
- Anaheim hotel renovation brings new suites, outdoor upgrades The Construction Specifier · Aug 18
- Disney adults shell out staggering sums at D23 as superfan reveals jaw-dropping splurge New York Post · Aug 18
- D23 2026 photos: See the best costumes at Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim, California ABC7 Bay Area · Aug 17
- TST Images: Royals defeat Angels, 3-0, at Angel Stadium The Sporting Tribune · Aug 16
- When 100,000 adults dress up as Disney princesses: D23 pumps millions into Southern California EL PAÍS English · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Anaheim Unique
- A top-25 city in California by population (#10 of 482 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Anaheim — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A deep job market and services that draw people from across the region.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Anaheim
- BJ's — american
- Bodhi Leaf Coffee Traders — coffee shop (café)
- CAVA — mediterranean
- Corner Bakery — coffee shop (café)
- Denny's — american
- Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet — mediterranean
- El Torito — mexican
- Hibachi Steak House — japanese
- Hummus Bean — mediterranean
- Islands Restaurant Anaheim Hills — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Castle Peak and Thunder Railroad · Attraction
- Ramon Peralta Adobe and Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Anaheim
- Coal Canyon Ecological Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Santiago Oaks Regional Park reviews ★
- Brush Canyon Park reviews ★
- Bryant Ranch Park reviews ★
- Cambria Park reviews ★
- Canyon Rim Park reviews ★
- Deer Canyon Park Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- East Anaheim Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Eucalyptus Park reviews ★
- Fred Barrera Park reviews ★
- Imperial Park reviews ★
- Oak Canyon Nature Center · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Anaheim
- Barton (Clara) Elementary
- EPIC Charter (Excellence Performance Innovation Citizenship)
- Edison (Thomas) Elementary
- Franklin (Benjamin) Elementary
- Gauer (Melbourne A.) Elementary
- Guinn (James M.) Elementary
- Henry (Patrick) Elementary
- Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
- Juarez (Benito) Elementary
- Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
- North Orange County ROP
- Orange County Workforce Innovation High
- Palm Lane Global Academy
- Vibrant Minds Charter
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Orange County - Anaheim ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- West Anaheim Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Anaheim Global Medical Center ★★ (2/5 CMS rating)
- Anaheim Community Hospital, Llc
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.