Wonderfully maintained, great example of Queen Anne Revival architecture associated with the West…read morein the 1800s. This is similar to the Painted Ladies you see in San Francisco and older homes in certain parts of Seattle. Unfortunately because of Covid there are no interior tours but you can still see the outside and get an idea of how a wealthy person lived back then. The building itself has distinct features for the American Queen Anne style including asymmetric facade, cylindrical tower, and decorative overhanging eaves over a large wrap-around porch. Tiling and shingling work is impressive and though this style isn't something I really like I can appreciate the design of it. Cool random fishscale tiles on the tower somehow work very well. Hilariously at night it does look kind of creepy and its right in back of Anaheim High School, a lot of my friends in this area used to tell me all about the Witches House or the old Haunted House. 4 stars because you cannot go inside at this time so you only get half of the picture.

Today I had the pleasure of visiting the Woelke-Stoffel House built in 1894, named after two of…read moreit's owners, John Gottlieb Woelke and Peter Stoffel, this home is one of the most beautiful Queen Anne designs in architecture that Anaheim has ever seen.  The home was designed by architect, George Franklin Barber, and the building of it was overseen by contractor, Armstrong Davis Porter in 1896. The Woelke family lived in the home for several years before moving to Los Angeles in 1899 and purchasing the Hotel Argyle. In 1899, when John had left Anaheim, he sold the home to Isaac Lyons, a native of England who came to California in 1862. Lyons lived in the home with his family from 1899 to 1904 when he sold the house to another family, the Michod's. They lived in the home from 1904 to 1907 and then sold the home to another family, Olmstead's. This family would only live there for less than a year before Peter Stoffel and his family would buy it, and make this house their home in 1907. Peter Stoffel lived the rest of his life in the home. It wasn't until Peter's wife died, that the family estate sold the property to John Dwyer when the city had planned to demolish it.  Tours are FREE every first Saturday of the month, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. The docents were very friendly and knowledgeable. Donations accepted.

The Anaheim Packing District is always a great time, especially on Taco Tuesday at Urbana--the food…read moreand vibe never miss. Valet here is fast, efficient, and honestly cheaper than most places, which makes a big difference with how busy it gets.

Went here on Saturday. We had brunch reservations in one of the restaurants. Number 1 warning to…read moreall people coming here to visit. Parking is terrible! If you are lucky, you would find street parking a block or two away. It is very inconvenient. Even Valet parking is terrible. It is congested in the parking lot. Aside from parking. Anaheim packing district has many restaurants and outside venue shops all in walking distance. Entertainment and lots of drinks, food and snacks to choose from. This place is a cool place to chill. Lots of people and decor everywhere. I recommend stopping by to checkout the different vendors.

Some of the best shopping found in California Adventure is located in the shop across from Soarin'…read moreand the restaurant next door is a great place to eat. The Redwood Creek Challenge is awesome for kids and kids of all ages - plus the shipping next to Grizzly Run is also awesome (just outside of the entrance to Disney's Grand California Hotel). The Soarin' ride is so cool and this whole area is really one of my favorite areas for rides, food, shopping and great places to see characters and rest a bit too!

Love the outdoorsy vibes of the Grizzly Peak area of Disney California Adventure. My favorite ride…read morein this area is Soarin' whether it's Over California or Over the World. Also love that if you stay at the Grand Californian Hotel (GCH), you have your own entrance to Grizzly Peak. Get soaked on the rapids ride, and go back to change in your room! Love this area as it's themed really well and adjacent to the hotel and some great dining in GCH.

Nice and cool to duck the heat for a bit when one needs to rest their legs…read more No additional fee, come and go as one pleases.

Main Street Cinema is located along Main street, U.S.A in Disneyland Park. After watching the Flag…read moreRetreat ceremony, my husband and I stopped inside Main Street Cinema. It originally opened in the park in 1955! The Main Street Cinema has the design based on a Victoria inspired facade, and an old fashioned big box office window! Inside the theater, features several small screens showing vintage films. Over the years, the lineup has shifted. The Cinema is known for it's screening of Steamboat Willie from 1928, the very first synchronized sound cartoon featuring Mickey Mouse! There are some benches that you can sit inside and watch the films. It's also air conditioned if you're looking to take a break during the summer! It's a nice place to enjoy some history and being immersed in the magic of Main Street at Disneyland! It's one of Disneyland's Hidden Gems!

I genuinely love that this place has the annual Strawberry festival. It makes the place feel more…read morealive and fun when it comes to enjoying time here by yourself or with family/friends.

Though it's just a short stretch, Historic Main Street is one of the key historical landmarks in…read moreGarden Grove. In the 19th century, many people were migrating to the Midwest and Western U.S., and Garden Grove was one of the cities established by these settlers. Originally an agricultural community, Garden Grove was known for its orange and stone fruit farms (which is why early homes always had orange trees in the backyard). Main Street was the hub for community gatherings, which led to the development of surrounding services like post offices, churches, and local shops. In 1905, the introduction of the Pacific Electric Railway boosted the transportation of agricultural products from Garden Grove, making it easier for farmers to ship their goods. By the 1950s, with the rise of highways and suburbanization, local businesses began moving to larger shopping malls and newly developed towns, leaving Main Street's glory days behind. However, after 1980, there was a greater focus on historical preservation, and the city of Garden Grove invested resources to restore and maintain these original buildings. Today, many of these old structures have been given new life, housing restaurants, cafés, and thrift stores. The area also hosts annual events like car shows, concerts, and festivals, which help promote local culture and keep the economy thriving. Garden Grove is also one of the primary destinations for Asian immigrants in Orange County. The city has a diverse population, with about 42% Asian, 17% White, 15% Hispanic (White), and 14% Hispanic. Around 44% of the residents are naturalized U.S. citizens who were born outside the U.S. On weekdays, the street is pretty quiet, with most people hanging out inside the cafés. I took a walk around and came across the quirky Elvis-themed Mexican restaurant, Azteca Restaurant & Lounge, the popular Vietnamese coffee shop Phin Smith, another Vietnamese café called Phuc Long Coffee and Tea, and a thrift store that, to my surprise, sells wedding dresses and formal gowns! It was a fun and relaxed afternoon. Garden Grove Historic Main Street Free parking. GPS coordinates: 8554Q3F6+X4, or just enter Phin Smith's address: 12921 Main St, Garden Grove, CA 92840 There's a parking lot right across from it.

This is a nice little park located atop the hill, so it has nice views of the mountains in the…read morebackground. On a clear day you can see out further near L.A. too. Lots of people walking dogs, there are trash cans, a few benches and picnic tables. Somewhat peaceful but lots of traffic right off the main roads. Parking here is very tight, only a few spaces, but the park is so small no one stays long. There are also no restrooms at all.

After days of rainy weather in late November, I saw a large rainbow while driving. Thinking I'd get…read morenice views, I drove to Mountain View Park. There are a few parking spaces available, so I had to wait a little bit for someone to leave. I prefer to park across the street by Vista Park. The park has a nice vantage point to view the San Gabriel Mountains and benches to relax a little bit.

Beautiful! This is a stunning, yet very serene little park. Perfect place to go for a peaceful…read moremorning walk. There are also couple playgrounds and tables for you to eat at. I saw at least two different restrooms, and plenty of parking. Now that we got the information out of the way, let me just say this place is just so beautiful! Came here to take a walk this morning, and was so pleasantly surprised. The pathway is not super huge, and kind of circles around. Yet it is so scenic with lakes, trees, bridges, greenery, and even duckies. I saw few people fishing, some exercising, and most just strolling and enjoying the scenery. Wanted to keep this place as my little secret place, but was too beautiful not to share with Yelp.

Nice park to have a stroll or to gather with a group to have a picnic here. There's the big lake…read morepart to this park, along with a section that's bombarded with picnic tables, in the most good way. The picnic area looks pretty clean and the trash bins look clean also. Plenty of grassy and pavement paths to walk through this park. There's also two playgrounds for the kids, so a family-friendly park. I enjoyed the greenery thoughout this park and the mini waterfalls by the lake area. There's also some short stairs here, if you'd like to work up on some cardio. There's like two main parking lots here, at least that's what I saw. I did see some homeless just resting on the grass area by the lake and street side. But they seem harmless, but they can be there if you visit that part of the park. But still a worthy park to go and visit.

Great quiet park (except for an occasional train)! Historic Neff House and George house were built…read morethere c.1863

Being a resident of La Mirada for the past 21 years, Neff Park has been one of my favorite local…read moreplaces to visit when I'm looking to get out of the house for a bit and decompress. It's a great place to bring your lunch or sit on the grass and enjoy a good book. The play area was remodeled not long ago and is a great place for kids to play and run around. If you're into visiting historic homes like I am, the Neff Estate is a must visit. Tours are given every third Saturday of the month from 2-4 pm. Tours are free, donations accepted. The George House and Neff Barn are also on site, however they are not part of the tour. During La Mirada's Halloweenfest, the George House is open for viewing and the Neff Barn is turned into a haunted maze. There is a beautiful gazebo on site as well, perfect for special occasion photos.

Hubby and I came here and officially got married last month! The people here are super nice and…read moreservice was great. They have 3 rooms for weddings. A fairly small room for people who only have witnesses present. A slightly larger room if you have a few members from your family and friends. And even a larger room that can hold up to 200 people! It's so clean in the office and they even had a nice Instagram frame for the newlyweds to take photos in. It is located outside of the Wells Fargo building but the people who helped made the process smooth and easy.

Came in to pick up my marriage license. Super easy process. Although I didn't fill the form out…read morebeforehand I was able to quickly fill the form out there. I was in and out within five minutes. Get your parking ticket validated so you don't have to pay for parking!