Anaheim

Once a sleepy town with Germanic roots, Anaheim has morphed into one of California's largest cities, known for its association with the Disneyland Resort. The city is one of the most popular destinations for conventions and is home to the state-of-the-art Anaheim Convention Center as well as hosting two national-level sports teams, the Angels, a major-league baseball team and the Anaheim Ducks hockey team. A great base to explore Orange County, the city has a host of fun activities for all ages, and though most are centered around the Disneyland experience, with a bit of digging it's possible to search out other options like the Anaheim Packing District and Oak Canyon Nature Center.