NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Exposition

Host City Information

April 20-23, 2010 • Anaheim Convention Center • Anaheim, California

Anaheim and Surroundings

Anaheim is perfectly situated in the heart of Orange County, California, providing a myriad of entertainment for any budget and interest! Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and Universal Studios top the list of theme parks in the area but there are so many other things to explore: museums, performing arts, professional sports, shopping, and of course the beach are all at your fingertips.

Useful Links

• Anaheim Visitor Information (this page has extensive information on attractions and entertainment - a great resource!)
• Anaheim Convention Center
• Directions to the Anaheim Convention Center
• Local Airports
• Southern California CityPass
• Anaheim Walking Map (6MB .pdf) (includes restaurants and shopping within walking distance)

Photo courtesy of AOCVCB

Disneyland

• The Marriott Hotel's Disney Desk sells tickets to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks at a discount. 1-day, 1-park tickets are $68 and 1-day Park Hopper tickets are $93; 2-day through 5-day Park Hopper tickets are also available.
• Twilight Tickets are also available at Marriott's Disney Desk. These tickets are $51 and will grant access to Disneyland from 4pm-close.
• Disney Day of Service: For every day you volunteer at one of hundreds of eligible projects across the country (from French tutoring to decorating committees to dog socialization), Disney will email you a voucher redeemable at the park for free one-day entry.

Other Theme Parks

• Disney's California Adventure
• Knott's Berry Farm (the oldest theme park in the country!)
• Universal Studios Hollywood (located approximately 40 miles NW of Anaheim - 2 hours away)

Sports & Fitness

• K1 Speed (go kart racing)
• The Anaheim Angels (professional baseball)
• The Anaheim Ducks (professional hockey)
• Health & Fitness Facilities (recommended by the Anaheim Visitor Information website)

Museums

• Discovery Science Center
• Mission San Juan Capistrano
• Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
• Bowers Museum
• USS Midway Museum

Restaurants & Shops

• Restaurant Guide (recommended by the Anaheim Visitor Information website)
• Downtown Disney
• The Shops at Anaheim Gardenwalk
• Fashion Island
• South Coast Plaza

Things to Do Outside

• Beaches
• Fullerton Arboretum
• Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park