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The Anaheim Convention Center houses 815,000 square feet of exhibit space,
making it the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast. The ballroom is one
of the largest available in any convention center, 38,058 square feet. Anaheim
first became a meetings and conventions destination in 1967 with the construction
of the domed arena, which stands on Katella Avenue. Since those early days,
the Anaheim Convention Center has gone through three major expansion projects
plus several cosmetic renovations to update the Center. The recently completed
expansion is a complete transformation of the Anaheim Convention Center structure
and surrounding campus.
[next door | anaheimconventioncenter.com]
Imaginations twist and fly through more than 100 hands-on exhibits at Discovery
Science Center in Santa Ana. Exhibits include Virtual Volleyball, a Bed of Nails,
a Shake Shack and Dino Quest – the World’s First Interactive Dinosaur
Adventure! Now Open - Discovery Science Center has partnered with the Anaheim
Ducks to showcase The Science of Hockey, a permanent exhibition that explores
physics, physiology and flying pucks! Open Daily 10am-5pm.
[5 miles | discoverycube.org]
The International Surfing Museum located in Huntington Beach, is dedicated
to Duke Kahanamoku, who is generally regarded as the person who popularized
the modern sport of surfing. It is home to a collection of some interesting
artifacts in the history of surfing including a display of historic surfboards,
surf and movie posters and trophies.
[15 miles | surfingmuseum.org]
Have fun observing and learning about California Northern elephant seals, harbor
seals and fur nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, and release of
marine mammals stranded along Orange County coastline. Admission is free.
[20 miles | pacificmmc.org]
Experience the culture of early California at Mission San Juan Capistrano.
The historic landmark and museum features audio tours, fun exhibits and historical
re-enactments. The mission is set in 10-acres of gardens, fountains and preserved
adobe architecture.
[28 miles | missionsjc.com]
This nationally and internationally acclaimed gallery opened in 1993 with a
philosophy that a gallery shouldn’t just be about retail. It specializes
in showcasing the contemporary and modern works by established and talented
emerging California artists. Exhibits rotate monthly.
[24 miles
| peterblakegallery.com]
The deep nutrient waters surrounding Newport Harbor is considered some of the
most fertile waters in southern California and attracts all types of marine
life. Many of the tours are designed just for viewing marine life, including
killer whales, giant blue whales, dolphins and seals.
[20 miles | orangecounty.net]
Orange County's largest museum, the Bowers Museum offers exhibitions, lectures,
art classes, travel programs, children’s art and music education programs,
and other community events. The museum's guiding philosophy is to help people
learn about other cultures through their arts, and offer a greater understanding
of ourselves and appreciation of the world in which we live.
[5 miles | bowers.org]
The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in Santa Ana, California is a 20-acre site
focusing on the animals and plants of Central and South America. One of the
most popular attractions at the Santa Ana Zoo is the Zoofari Express children's
train, a 14-gauge locomotive that provides guests with an animal adventure through
the zoo.
[7 miles | santaanazoo.org]
The RMS Queen Mary is a retired ocean liner and flagship of the Cunard Line
that sailed the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line,
and is now a Long Beach icon. The ship is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, and is permanently berthed in Long Beach, California, serving
as a museum ship and hotel. The Queen Mary offers daily tours of the ship. Whether
you are interested in art deco design, history, the Queen Mary’s World
War II service or paranormal investigations, the unique tours will give you
an in-depth look at the ship’s past.
[30 miles | queenmary.com]