Best 74 things to do in Anaheim, CA

Taste your way through Silver Lake with 7–9 food stops and local history

Walk Hollywood’s food scene with 6–8 tastings and film history along the way

Walk Fairfax and taste your way through The Original Farmers Market

Walk Downtown LA and sample 7 eateries from Grand Central Market to Little Tokyo

Spot dolphins and whales from a catamaran with underwater viewing pods

Ride a fast Zodiac safari for small-group whale and dolphin watching in Dana Point

Get up close with birds of prey on a guided falconry walk (ages 5+)

Paddle to tide pools and explore sea caves on a guided kayak tour

Snorkel Emerald Cove’s kelp forest from Terranea’s Beach Cove

Friday and Saturday golden-hour wine, charcuterie, and live music on the Lobby Terrace

Reserve a spa cabana for 6 hours with refreshments and a dedicated server

Shoot arrows on an ocean-side range with instructor-led games

Play archery dodgeball on The Meadows (ages 8+; book ahead)

Paddle the Palos Verdes marine protected coast with a guide

Paddle the Palos Verdes coast with a guided stand-up paddle board session

Create your own painting with guided instruction at Terranea

Learn to surf with a 90-minute lesson in Redondo Beach

Reserve a resort pool cabana with refreshments and a dedicated server

Paddle by kelp forests on a 2-hour leopard shark tour (ages 10+)

Paint at your own pace with a plein air kit and take your artwork home

Design a custom resin charcuterie board souvenir with guided instruction

Reserve a resort pool daybed for two with umbrella and food-and-beverage credit

Take-home mandala wine painting kit with glasses and wine (21+)

Paint your own mandala stone with supplies and guided instructions