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Choose Anaheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Anaheim Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hotel Venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Insider Venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Post-Meeting Meetups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 SoCal at a Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 New Developments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Visit Anaheim Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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Everybody brainstorms.

Here, we spark electricity.

Why Anaheim, California?

Anaheim remains a distinctive, vibrant, and evolving destination for international and national conventions, trade shows, & meetings. It offers world-class facilities and venues, the broad infrastructure for housing & transportation, and people to support the needs of meeting professionals, exhibitors, & attendees.

CHOOSE ANAHEIM

But here, the real magic happens after the meeting. Graced by nearly 300 days of sunshine and an average temp of 67 degrees, Anaheim is a treasure trove of inspiring experiences just waiting to spark your group’s imaginations.

Popular as a leisure capital for world-renowned theme parks & tourist attractions, major pro sports teams, abundant recreational activities, distinguished dining,luxury shopping, and inspiring entertainment.

Centrally located in Southern California, between Los Angeles and San Diego.

20-minutes to the Pacific Ocean and a scenic 42-mile stretch of Orange County coastline and hotels.

Accessible from four major airports and the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) as well as a 20-million-person drive market.

Home to the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC), the largest on the West Coast, plus a wide variety of hotels and alternative venues with meeting and special event spaces.

Nationally recognized for generous hospitality and customer service.

Orange County surrounds Anaheim with an eclectic collection of cities, offering endless easily accessible opportunities to experience the best SoCal has to offer.

Over 600 hotels in Anaheim Over 22,000 hotel rooms in Anaheim

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Getting Here

TRANSPORTATION

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Visiting Anaheim and getting around Orange County is a breeze. Four major airports plus AmtrakSM, Metrolink, public transit, shuttle services, and taxis, limousines, & rideshares can get you here and everywhere you want to explore.

Four major airports:

John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA) Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Long Beach Airport (LGB) Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Explore Transit Options

ARTIC Train Station

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ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

Anaheim Convention Center Here, we meet. Then, we meet.

There’s not much the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) can’t do. And the idea is catching. Originally opened in 1967, the ACC inspires thinking as boundless and wide open as itself – spanning 53 acres with 1.8 million square feet of function space and endless dynamic features.

The ACC reigns as the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast, having hosted large, well-attended events such as The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show, Disney’s D23 Expo and Natural Products Expo West.

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Anaheim Convention Center

Fast Facts Total facility area:

Pre-function lobby space:

Exhibit space:

Outdoor event space:

1.8 million sq ft

Over 1 million sq ft Seating space:

Arena seating for 7,500 Meeting rooms:

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Meeting space:

352,000 sq ft

222,192 sq ft 200,000 sq ft Total acreage:

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In-house banquet, catering, & event chefs Technology & Event Production Services

One ballroom:

Newly upgraded 10-gigabyte wired & wireless network

Two ballrooms:

Free WiFi access throughout the entire ACC

38,000 sq ft

100,000 sq ft each Total ballroom space:

238,000 sq ft

Audiovisual & event production support

ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

In 2017, ACC unveiled 200,000 sq ft of versatile space, crafting a blank canvas that unleashes meeting professionals’ creativity, empowering them to customize virtually any event experience they can envision.

ACC North 100,000 sq ft on the 100 level • 13 rooms • Over 2,200 linear feet of moveable walls 100,000 sq ft of carpeted, column-free space on the 200 level • 35 rooms • Over 3,400 linear feet of moveable walls Direct access to 10,000 sq ft outdoor balcony space with views overlooking Disney California Adventure Park State-of-the-art pre-function areas

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Find Your Place

HOTEL VENUES

Anaheim, Garden

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The ACC is the Anchor for Meetings & Conventions

Grove, and surrounding

Distance from ACC (Mi)

Distance from ACC (Mi)

Orange County hotels

Hotel

are designed to cater to

Anaheim Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1

Disneyland® Resort, Pixar Place Hotel . . . . . . 0.75

big imaginations, with

Hilton Anaheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1

JW Marriott Anaheim Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75

Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . 0.2

Residence Inn Anaheim Resort Area/Garden Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75

designated function

Residence Inn at the Anaheim Resort . . . . . . 0.2

spaces large enough for

Anaheim Desert Palms Hotel and Suites . . . . 0.25

even the biggest big-sky thinking, meetings, and special events spanning the full spectrum of size, luxury, location, and affordability.

Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort . . 0.2 Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim . . . . . . 0.25 Resort/Convention Center Hyatt House at Anaheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 Resort/Convention Center Hyatt Place at Anaheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25 Resort/Convention Center

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South . . . . 0.8 Howard Johnson Anaheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9 Hotel and Water Playground Anaheim Fairfield Inn By Marriott . . . . . . . . . 1 Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove . . 1 Hyatt Regency Orange County . . . . . . . . . . 1 Courtyard by Marriott-Anaheim . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Resort/Convention Center Sheraton Garden Grove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1

The Westin Anaheim Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.25

Anaheim Marriott Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2

Cortona Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort . . . . . . 0.26

Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove . . . . . . 1.2

SpringHill Suites at Anaheim . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 Resort/Convention Center

Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim . . . . . . . . 1.2

Hotel Lulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.33 Anaheim Castle Inn & Suites . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 Disneyland® Resort, Disneyland® Hotel . . . . . 0.4 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton™ . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.4 Hotel Anaheim Resort/Convention Center Hotel Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.45 Cambria Hotel & Suites Anahiem Resort . . . . 0.5 Grand Legacy at The Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 Wyndham Anaheim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5 Anaheim Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7 Disneyland® Resort, Disney’s . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.75 Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Anaheim/Garden Grove Homewood Suites by Hilton . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Anaheim-Main Gate Area The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance . . 1.4 Sonesta Anaheim Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Ana . . . . . . . 1.8 Element Anaheim Resort CC . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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Campus Hotels Hilton Anaheim 1,574 guest rooms 146,000 sq ft of function space Anaheim Marriott 1,030 guest rooms 100,000 sq ft of function space The Westin at the Anaheim Resort 613 guest rooms 42,000 sq ft of function space Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort 490 guest rooms 30,000 sq ft of function space

HOTEL VENUES

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Hilton Anaheim, Grand Plaza Anaheim Marriott

Sheraton Park The Westin at the Anaheim Resort

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Resort Area Hotels Anaheim Ayres Hotel 133 guest rooms 1,200 sq ft of function space Anaheim Desert Palms Hotel and Suites 197 guest rooms 5,000 sq ft of function space Anaheim Fairfield Inn by Marriott 467 guest rooms 734 sq ft of function space

JW Marriott Anaheim Resort

The Anaheim Hotel

Disneyland® Resort, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa 948 guest rooms 20,000 sq ft of function space Disneyland® Resort, Disney’s Paradise Pier® Hotel 481 guest rooms 25,000 sq ft of function space Disneyland® Resort, Disneyland® Hotel 973 guest rooms 140,000 sq ft of function space

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel 489 guest rooms 20,000 sq ft of function space

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton™ Hotel Anaheim Resort/Convention Center 251 guest rooms 7,500 sq ft of function space

Anaheim Marriott 1,030 guest rooms 100,000 sq ft of function space

Embassy Suites Hotel Anaheim North 222 guest rooms 8,000 sq ft of function space

Cambria Hotel & Suites 352 guest rooms 418 sq ft of function space

Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim 246 guest rooms 4,000 sq ft of function space

Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Resort/Convention Center 153 guest rooms 860 sq ft of function space

Hilton Anaheim 1,574 guest rooms 100,000 sq ft of function space

HOTEL VENUES

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JW Marriott 466 guest rooms 24,000 sq ft of function space The Viv Hotel, Anaheim, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel 326 guest rooms 800 sq ft of function space Hotel Lulu 310 guest rooms 5,000 sq ft of function space Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort 486 guest rooms 28,000 sq ft of function space The Anaheim Hotel 303 guest rooms 4,800 sq ft of function space Westin Anaheim Resort 618 guest rooms 42,000 sq ft of function space Wyndham Garden Anaheim 105 guest rooms 3,500 sq ft of function space

Explore Hotel Venues Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

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Insider Venues

INSIDER VENUES

Here, some icebreakers are served on the rocks.

From world-renowned theme parks, vintage car showcases, and entertainment icons to luxury bowling, historic tributes, and art galleries & history museums, the only limit is your imagination. So think big, because Anaheim is a real-world playground for groups to explore and experience.

Explore Insider Venues

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Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) 4 mi from ACC, 1,400 Buyout Capacity As a local transit hub, the ARTIC doubles as a striking event space.

Let this sleek, modern venue set a unique backdrop for your next event.

House of Blues Anaheim

Knott’s Berry Farm®

.5 mi from ACC, 3,300 Buyout Capacity

8 mi from ACC, 5,000 Buyout Capacity

Offering four distinct performance areas including the exclusive Foundation Room for a VIP experience, the House of Blues is a classic and beloved venue serving custom menus, exciting mixology, and exceptional musical entertainment.

Six themed areas spread across 160 acres packed with world-class thrills and fun is a thrilling setting for any meeting or group. With attractions designed for both family-friendly and adrenaline-seeking guests.

INSIDER VENUES

Grove of Anaheim

Splitsville Luxury Lanes Anaheim

3 mi from ACC, 5,000 Buyout Capacity

.5mi from ACC, 1,000 Buyout Capacity

World-class musicians, celebrated comedians, and commanding entertainers perform at Grove of Anaheim.

Distinctively styled rooms and lounges make this an ideal venue for private events, corporate receptions, dinners, and roaming networking events.

This dynamic entertainment venue offers a unique combination of dining, drinks, bowling, live entertainment, and ample indoor & outdoor seating including 40,000 sq ft of event space and 20 luxury bowling lanes on two floors.

View More Insider Venues

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Post-Meeting Meetups

POST-MEETING MEETUPS

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The real meeting happens after the meeting.

Anaheim, Garden Grove, and the greater OC area have endless offerings for visitors, and 42-miles of stunning Pacific coastline is just the start. We’re also an incredibly diverse region full of distinct cities and cultures, as well as attractions, hotels, restaurants, museums, and experiences.

Several bustling urban centers and smaller coastal communities infuse every corner of OC with unique and undeniable flavors. With so many options to choose from, we’re confident OC has exactly what you’re craving for your next perfect event.

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Catalina Island

POST-MEETING MEETUPS

More to Explore Group Activities

Stand-up paddle boarding Kayak, electric boat, & personal watercraft rentals Sailing and harbor cruises Deep-sea fishing Gray/blue whale & dolphin-watching cruises Catalina Island getaways

Bike

~1,000 scenic miles of cycling & mountain biking trails.

Huntington Beach Bicycle Trail: 8½-mile course along “Surf City, U.S.A.®”

Hike

Over 39,000 acres of nature preserves, wilderness, wind-buffeted bluffs, and steep climbs.

San Clemente Beach Trail (Easy): Seaside, fairly flat, out-and-back 4.6-mile trail for runners and cyclists.

Ridgeline Loop to Barbara Lake Trail (Moderate): 3.12-mile trail through some of California’s last remaining coastal canyons and around Orange County’s largest natural lake.

North Ridge and Gilman Peak Trails (Challenging): Rugged, 10.3-mile loop through canyons with access to Gilman Peak (1,685 ft), the second-highest point in the state park.

Surf

42 miles of world-class waves.

Huntington Beach Pier: This world-famous surf spot is a must-try for both beginners and pros. Known for its beach breaks, the pier is home to each year’s U.S. Surfing Open.

T-Street Beach, San Clemente: Named for the nearby T-shaped pedestrian overpass, this beach welcomes surfers of all levels.

Brooks Street, Laguna Beach: Home to the world’s oldest and longest running surf contest, this local gem offers one of Laguna’s biggest beach breaks.

Seal Beach Pier: The centerpiece off Main Street in Old Town Seal Beach is a popular destination for bodysurfers and boogie boarders.

Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach: The Wedge, located at the east end, is a local favorite for surfing, skimboarding, bodyboarding and bodysurfing.

Explore More Outdoor Activities

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Blue-Sky Thinking on the Green Nothing stokes up camaraderie like some friendly competition. With year-round warm, sunny skies, in Orange County the greens are always open to group golf outings, networking, or sightseeing at championship courses with stunning natural surroundings.

Explore Golf Ranges:

POST-MEETING MEETUPS

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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

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Savor the Vibe A productive meeting produces big appetites – and not just for food. Mouth-watering cuisine is a good start, but it’s also about inspired settings and authentic enclaves that flip the switch from colleagues to friends.

Serving everything from sweeping views and gustatory adventures to vintage-vogue vibes and mixology masterpieces – for a convention destination, the dining here is anything but conventional. Driven by award-winning chefs, our restaurants and breweries pull from a bounty of locally grown organic produce, utilizing fresh sustainable catches and local grass-fed meats.

POST-MEETING MEETUPS

Anaheim Campus Central Anaheim If you want a break from your room-service menu, you won’t have to venture far. The ACC boasts over 100 diverse and delicious restaurants within walking distance.

Anaheim GardenWalk ¼ mile from ACC This 460,000 sq ft outdoor dining, shopping, & entertainment plaza has scaled down versions of popular upscale chains and plenty of places to people-watch, hang out, and have a couple happy hours.

Downtown Disney® District 1/2 mile from ACC Downtown Disney® District is a lively promenade of distinctive indoor and outdoor dining, entertainment, and shops. Its adjacent hotels offer some of the top eats in Anaheim, park admission is not required.

Anaheim Packing District 3 miles from ACC Anchored by a central communal table surrounded by more than 20 artisanal eateries and drinkeries specializing in innovative takes on comfort food. Enjoy live music most nights.

Explore More Dining Options

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Savor the Vibe

POST-MEETING MEETUPS

Explore More Dining Options

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SoCal at a Glance

LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL

ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL

BREA

40 minute drive

40 minute drive KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

BUENA PARK

RICHARD NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

FULLERTON

ANAHEIM LONG BEACH 20 minute drive

GARDEN GROVE

ORANGE

OUTLETS OF ORANGE

SANTA ANA

OCMA

COSTA MESA

IRVINE

HUNTINGTON BEACH

JOHN WAYNE 10 minute drive

NEWPORT BEACH

LAGUNA BEACH MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

DANA POINT

SOCAL AT A GLANCE

Partner Hotels

ARDEN GROVE HOTELS: G 36 Anaheim Marriott Suites 37 Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove 38 Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South 39 Great Wolf Lodge 40 Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Anaheim/Garden Grove 41 Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove 42 Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim-Main Gate Area 43 Hyatt Regency Orange County 44 Residence Inn Anaheim Resort Area/Garden Grove 45 Sheraton Garden Grove

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KNOTT’S BERRY FARM

BUENA PARK

HARBOR BOULEVARD

Anaheim Castle Inn & Suites Anaheim Fairfield Inn By Marriott Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel Anaheim Marriott Anaheim Portofino Inn & Suites Cambria Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Clarion Hotel Anaheim Resort Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim Cortona Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance Courtyard by Marriott Anaheim Resort / Convention Center Desert Palms Hotel & Suites Anaheim Resort Disneyland® Resort, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa Disneyland® Resort, Disneyland® Hotel Disneyland® Resort, Pixar Place Hotel DoubleTree Suites by Hilton™ Hotel Anaheim Resort Element Anaheim Resort CC Four Points by Sheraton Anaheim Grand Legacy at The Park Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Resort Convention Center Hilton Anaheim Homewood Suites by Hilton Anaheim Resort Hotel Indigo Hotel Lulu Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort Hyatt Place at Anaheim Resort JW Marriott Anaheim Resort Residence Inn By Marriott Anaheim Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort Sonesta Anaheim Resort SpringHill Suites Anaheim-Maingate SpringHill Suites at Anaheim Resort The Anaheim Hotel The Westin Anaheim Resort

SPLITSVILLE LUXURY LANES

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DISNEYLAND® RESORT

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ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

EXPLORE INTERACTIVE MAP HERE:

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COMING TO ANAHEIM IN 2027

NEW DEVELOPMENTS

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OCVIBE, coming to Anaheim in 2027

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Fast Facts

The new epicenter of live entertainment & events in Orange County 6,000-capacity Indoor concert hall 2,000-capacity mid-size private club 550 Hotel Rooms 60K sq. ft. Market Hall 35+Restaurant Offerings 20 Acres of Parks & Plazas

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Fast Facts

Disney to invest a minimum of $1.9 billion in theme parks and lodging within 10 years of project approval.

Provide $8 million to park improvements in Anaheim outside the Anaheim Resort Area.

Contribute $85 million to improve traffic flow, pedestrian circulation and safety.

Artist Concept Only. © 20th Century Studios.

As to the properties © Disney

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Visit Anaheim Resources A 5-star business model that revolves around you.

For us, it’s all about sparking ingenuity and making every member of your group feel special. When you visit Anaheim for a meeting, you get a meaningful experience in and out of the meeting space.

VISIT ANAHEIM RESOURCES

Take early advantage with a personalized plan.

What’s an event without a little anticipation? Visit Anaheim offers free pre-meeting services guaranteed to seed excitement among your exhibitors and attendees with customized marketing, welcome programs, and tailored destination info.

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Build an unforgettable experience – free of charge.

Leverage our knowledgeable local team, we’ll help you create an effective bid strategy to maximize your room blocks, saving you time and money. Visit Anaheim will also arrange site inspections and provide you with up-to-the-minute details on community events that might impact your meetings, as well as the latest hotel renovations and destination updates.

An award-winning team, just a text away.

Once you team up with Visit Anaheim we’ll instantly introduce your direct point of contact aka your meetings fairy godmother. As true destination experts, we’re experts at making meeting magic – discovering all the right hotels, venues, transportation, and dining & entertainment for your group amongst everything Anaheim and Orange County has to offer.

Give back opportunities.

It’s never been more important to partner with local community organizations to make a positive social impact. Destination services can help find the perfect partners for your group. Visit our website for more information.

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Why use Visit Anaheim?

We aren’t just here to make your event planning easier, we’re here to make it delightful.

The destination experts at Visit Anaheim offer complimentary services with a consultative and flexible approach that allows us to tailor our entire collection of offerings to your event, saving you time and money.

714.765.2800 meethere@visitanaheim.org visitanaheim.org/meetings

Submit Your RFP Today

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Visit Anaheim

2099 S. State College Blvd. Suite 600 P.O. Box 4270 Anaheim, CA 92806

Ph: 714-765-2800 meethere@visitanaheim.org visitanaheim.org/meetings