Adventure City: The Best Family-Friendly Activity

Looking for something fun to do with your small children in or near Anaheim? Check out Adventure City, a small theme park built to accommodate kids 1-9 years old. This place is perfect for hosting parties for your small children and their friends, and the great thing is that admission is less than $20 per person.

Another perk about family-friendly Adventure City is that it’s safe, convenient, and stimulating for your young children. It’s not as exhausting as walking around Disneyland; you get more of a personal experience here. So if you’re looking to create new memories that you and your family will always treasure, Adventure City is a wonderful option.

So this weekend, treat your children to something family-friendly and local. Here’s some more helpful information below:

Adventure City
Address: 1238 S Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92804
Opened: 1994
Phone: (714) 236-9300
Rides: Freeway Coaster, Giggle Wheel, Rewind Racers, Drop Zone, Balloon Race

Learn more by visiting their website here.

Visit Rock City Climbing For Some Family-Friendly Fun

Anaheim’s a great city where there’s never a shortage of things to do with one’s family. However, Disneyland seems to steal the spotlight when it comes to fun activities to do, but in reality, this city in the OC has so much more for you and your family.

So if you’re looking for something family-friendly to do this weekend that isn’t Disneyland, consider making a little drive over to Rock City Climbing. Here, you and your family can get some much needed exercise and adventure time as you learn the art of rock climbing. This place is both suitable for kids and adults alike, and if you enjoy rock climbing enough, you can even consider their membership options. For more information about Rock City Climbing, see the details below:

5100 E. La Palma Ave. #108
Anaheim, CA 92807

Saturday 10am-8pm | Sunday 10am-6pm

CLIMBING PASSES
Day Pass $15
Military Pass (w/valid ID) $10
10  VISIT PUNCH PASS $120
MONTH PASS $48

RENTALS Shoes $4
HARNESS $3
CHALK $1
ALL THREE ITEMS $7

Fun Things to Do in Anaheim: No Doubt Tour

If you lived through the 90s, you probably have a good idea of who No Doubt was. This third wave ska band from Orange County made popular hits with front-woman Gwen Stefani such as “Simple Kind of Life”, “Sunday Morning”, and “Just a Girl”. So whether you live in Anaheim or are just passing through, make it a point to do something fun, like checking out all the old No Doubt landmarks:

1. Sunday Morning House
Featured: The band is seen performing in the home’s garage in the “Sunday Morning” music video
Address: 322 S. Ohio St. Anaheim California 92805

2. M&M Market
Featured: This small market is where Gwen visits to buy spaghetti sauce in the “Sunday Morning” music video. The store was once owned by Gwen and Eric’s grandfather
Address: S Citron St. & W Santa Ana St. Anaheim California 92805
Directions: M&M Market is just around the corner from the “Sunday Morning” house on Ohio Street

3. Loara High School
Anaheim
Featured: Gwen and Tony both attended this high school in Anaheim
Address: 1765 W. Cerritos Ave Anaheim California 92804

4. Gwen and Gavin’s Disneyland Stone
Anaheim
Featured: Located in Disneyland. Gwen and Gavin purchased a stone and it’s engraving includes their wedding anniversary and “The Soaves”

Move into Anaheim at the Summer Crest Apartment

Are you looking to start a new life in a state-of-the-art apartment in the heart of Anaheim?  Then look no further than at the beautiful Summer Crest Apartments. The complex is conveniently located within a short drive from tourist destinations like Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, the Anaheim Convention center. If location is what you are after, there may be no better place to live than at the Summer Crest apartments.
The complex boasts a pool, fitness center, barbecue grills and basketball half court. The units also come with wood style flooring, granite countertops, crown modeling and short-term lease options. When you are ready to visit this amazing facility, give us a call at 866.384.5924 to schedule a tour. We look forward to helping you move into the home of your dreams.

Visit the International Street Fair this Labor Day

Every Labor Day weekend the Orange International Street Fair takes over Old Towne Orange for a huge fair and marketplace. This year the event begins September 2nd and lasts until the 4th. The International fair sections broken down into various countries which will hosting food booths, art & crafts booths and games. Proceeds from the event go to various Orange County charities. This year 15 ethnicities with over 42 food booths will be featured for participants to enjoy. Here is a bit more information about the event.

 

Old Towne Orange

Plaza Square Park

Glassell St. and Chapman Ave.

Orange, CA 92866

(714) 633-4816

www.orangestreetfair.org

Date: September 2 – September 4, 2016

Anaheim Concerts in the Park Series

Why pay for a concert this summer when there will be a host of free options across the city of Anaheim? The parks and rec department will be hosting a series of free tribute band shows every Thursday at 6:30pm at Ronald Reagan Park. If you are planning on attending, be sure to bring a blanket, lawn chairs and a picnic basket to enjoy the fun. Here is a quick look at the concert schedule which begins July 14.

 

2016 Concerts Dates

July 14, 2016 80z All Stars, 6:30 p.m.

Complete tribute act

 

July 21, 2016 Born Jovi

Tribute to Bon Jovi

 

July 28, 2016 The Petty Breakers

Tribute to Tom Petty

 

August 4, 2016 DSB (Don’t Stop Believin’)

Tribute to Journey

 

Concerts in the Canyon Held on Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Free

Ronald Reagan Park

945 S. Weir Canyon Rd.

Anaheim, CA

anaheim.net

 

Simple and Affordable Father’s Day Gifts To Get Dad

Deciding on a gift for dad this Father’s Day can be tough. Ties and coffee mugs are a bit boring, but getting him a new iPad or other great piece of technology is too expensive. If you are stumped about what to get dad, here are a few simple and affordable ideas.

 

Bluetooth speakers: if you are trying to bring dad into the future, try going with Bluetooth speakers or headphones. The gift starts in the $20 range and you can find something awesome and affordable on Amazon.

 

Audible: if dad loves to read but doesn’t have the time, get him a monthly subscription to Audible.com. The website is a subscription service to an audiobook site. Price start at $8 a month and members can download a new book every month.

 

Apps: most dads are barely discovering the awesomeness of apps, so get dad an iTunes or Google Store gift card. The gift is simple, but dad will love it.

 

Summer Apartment Makeover Tips

Giving you apartment makeover this summer doesn’t have to be a difficult or expensive undertaking. All you have to do is put your DIY hat on and use a little elbow grease. Here are a few tips for getting started.

 

Colors: dark colors and tones are food the winter and fall. Summer and spring inspired bright and bold colors that get people energized and ready to move.

 

Paint: if you home is filled with dark tones, you don’t have to run out and buy new furniture or paint all the walls. Instead repaint the furniture that you have. Coffee tables are the perfect candidate for a summer paint job.

 

Outdoors: the key to creating a summer inspired décor is to let nature be your guide. Bring the outdoors inside with flowers, plants and woods.

Attend the Downtown Anaheim Farmer’s Market and Fair

Even though summer is not official here just yet, it in Southern California May might as well be summer. And since the weather has been great over the last few weeks, now is the time to go out and enjoy a fun day in Anaheim. Farmer’s market and street fair season is officially upon us and beginning now until the end of summer the city of Anaheim will host a California certified farmers’ market and street fair. The event will feature local artisans, gourmet foods, a street fair with live music and shopping.

The fair will begin at 11 am every Thursday and last until 4pm. The event will take place at Center Street Promenade and Lemon Street in Anaheim. Here is a bit more information if you are planning to attend.

 

Admission Price: Free

Contact Info: (714) 956-3586

West Center Street Promenade

Anaheim, CA 92805

http://www.downtownanaheim.com/downtownanaheimfarmersmarket

 

 

Where to Have a Luxurious Dinner in Anaheim

Dining out is a huge part of the American fabric and restaurants are a multi-billion dollar industry. However, most of us spend our time in fast food places or big chain restaurants (which are very tasty and have their place in the market). But sometimes it’s nice to dress up, park your car with the valet and enjoy a fine dining experience. And that label isn’t always about the money either as plenty of fine dining establishments are affordable but offer excellent customer service and a great ambiance. If you are looking to experience fine dining near you apartment, here are three excellent places to try.

 

The Ranch Restaurant

1025 E Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92805

Phone number: (714) 817-4200

 

Club 33

1313 S Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

 

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

2041 South Harbor Blvd
Anaheim, CA 92802

Phone number(714) 750-5466