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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Jennifer Lynn

Ant-Man to Avengers: why there’s more to Anaheim than Disneyland (but it’s a good place to start)

Thor at Avengers CampusThor, who crosses the Bifrost from Asgard to appear at Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park, encounters recruits with his mythic hammer, Mjolnir, in hand. At Avengers Campus, the new land inside Disney California Adventure Park, Super Heroes from across time and space have arrived and are dedicated to training the next generation of Super Heroes. (David Nguyen/Disneyland Resort)
Meet your heroes at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park. Photograph: David Nguyen/Disneyland Resort

Many California visitors know Anaheim as the home of Disneyland Resort, which is a great reason to make the journey south from Los Angeles. However, as the locals will tell you, there’s plenty to see, eat and do outside of the park gates.

Once home to musicians such as Gwen Stefani, her No Doubt bandmates and Jeff Buckley, Anaheim still has quite the music scene, with local and touring artists bringing live shows back to the city as the country emerges from the pandemic. And, if you’re looking for eclectic eats to rival LA’s lauded dining scene – with less competition for a reservation – you’ve come to the right place.

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