Anaheim, California, is located in Orange County and is known throughout the world for its theme parks and sports teams, most notably Disneyland Resort. Anaheim has a population of about 336,000; it is the largest city in Orange County in terms of population and the 10th largest in California. The city is experiencing rapid growth, and it is expected that by 2014 the population will exceed 400,000.
Anaheim Homes for Sale & Real Estate
The city of Anaheim is quite diverse and that is reflected in its communities and neighborhoods. The Downtown area is home to many historic properties and contains three historic districts including Anaheim Colony. Anaheim Hills is a planned community on the eastern side of the city and is where the area's sports stars and other affluent residents live. The Platinum Triangle is a district near Angel Stadium that is currently being redeveloped with high-rise buildings and mixed-use streets and is expected to draw large numbers of new residents to the area. The Flatlands in the western area of the city is where most of Anaheim's Hispanic community lives.
Since the 1990s the city has undergone extensive beautification efforts to draw tourists to to Anaheim Resort, comprised of Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, the Honda Center, and Angel Stadium.
Anaheim Neighborhoods and Districts
Anaheim is organized into several districts, which include:
Anaheim Resort
The Canyon
The Platinum Triangle
Anaheim Hills
Downtown Anaheim
Colonial District
The Flatlands
Anaheim Employment Opportunities
Tourism is Anaheim's leading industry, and the city is home to Orange County's largest industrial district, Anaheim Canyon. Many large corporations have headquarters in Anaheim including:
Anaheim has built itself as a tourist destination, and as such there are many activities, points of interest and events to enjoy in the city including: