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Anaheim Hills
Skip as a base unless you have a car and want canyon trails and golf: one night, or a half-day stop between Anaheim and Irvine.
Anaheim Hills is a hilly, car-dependent residential district of the city of Anaheim, cut off from central Anaheim by the Santa Ana River and the 91 Freeway. It has no theme parks and no walkable core. What it does have is canyon trailheads, a public golf course and quick freeway access to Disneyland, Irvine and Orange. Come for an afternoon of trails or a round of golf, not for a sightseeing day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Sep (inland heat), late-Nov–Dec holiday traffic on the 91
- Airports
- SNA · LAX · LGB
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Anaheim Hills911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Anaheim Police non-emergency714-765-1900
- Poison control (24 h)1-800-222-1222
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Anaheim Hills, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyAnaheim Hills is a low-crime, residential area and feels safe day and night.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 714-765-1900 Anaheim Police non-emergency · 1-800-222-1222 Poison control (24 h)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSNA John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana (Closest airport, about 20–25 min by car via the 55 and 91; check rideshare pickup rules).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required: the district is spread over hills with no useful bus coverage for visitors.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–7
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, one person, before tax and tip$25–50
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Rideshare, 5 km (3.1 mi)Rideshare, 3.1 mi (5 km)$12–20
- Budget bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$110
- Mid-range bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedBudget motel or inn room, a night, per roomUS$200
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$160 · High US$280
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SNA John Wayne Airport, Santa Ana (Closest airport, about 20–25 min by car via the 55 and 91; check rideshare pickup rules) · LAX Los Angeles International (About 1–1.5 h by car outside rush hour; the 405 and 91 are the bottleneck) · LGB Long Beach Airport (Smaller alternative, about 45–60 min by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Care
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct. Mixed: Nov. Avoid: Jul–Sep, Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Dec (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Anaheim Hills: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
0 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required: the district is spread over hills with no useful bus coverage for visitors. Rideshare works for short hops but wait times can run long from trailheads and the golf course. From here the 91 Freeway reaches Disneyland in about 15 min and the 55 reaches Irvine in about 25 min outside rush hour.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 20–30 min
Car via the 91 west and the 5, or rideshare
Dated tickets and park reservations are required; buy ahead on the official site.
Door to door: About 20–25 min
Car via the 91 west, or rideshare
The stadium district and the Packing House are the draw; parking is easier than downtown LA.
Door to door: About 25–35 min
Car via the 55 south or the 241 toll road
Shopping, food and the Great Park; tolls apply on the 241.
Orange
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car via Cannon Street and Chapman Avenue
Old Towne Orange for a half-day of antique shops and cafés.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car via the 55 south
Worth it for the museums and the downtown food halls; check which district you are heading to.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via the 55 south and the 405
South Coast Plaza and the arts district; a full afternoon.
Door to door: About 25 min
Car via the 91 west
Downtown Fullerton for evening restaurants and bars.
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via the 91 west and the 5
Only if you are going to the attractions there; otherwise skip.
Door to door: About 35–45 min
Car via the 241 toll road
Mostly a residential and lake area; go only for a specific event.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Santa Ana Canyon Road and Fairmont Blvd
The closest thing to a local centre: restaurants, a supermarket and two Marriott-brand hotels within a few minutes' drive.
Festival Drive, near the 91
Highway-side hotel cluster; convenient for a one-night stop with a car, nothing to walk to.
Yorba Linda side (north of the 91)
More hotel and dining choice, 5–10 min further north; useful if Anaheim Hills itself is full.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–230 excl. bed
- High
- $250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (Fairfield or similar)1 × 1 night × US$220 | US$220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$160 | US$320 |
| Rental car, one day, compact1 × US$70 · Add fuel and parking. | US$70 |
| Rideshare, Anaheim Hills to Disneyland, one way1 × US$28 · Surge pricing at park closing. | US$28 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$67 |
| Trip total≈ US$368 per person per day, bed included | US$735 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices are shown before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–7 |
| Casual lunch, one person | $15–25 |
| Sit-down dinner, one person, before tax and tip | $25–50 |
| Golf, 18 holes at the public courseRates vary by day and season; book ahead at weekends. | $60–100 |
| Rideshare, 5 km | $12–20 |
| Gasoline, 1 gallon | $4.50–5.50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rush hour on the 91 and 55 is heavy on weekday mornings and late afternoons: add 20–30 min to any drive.
- Trailheads have small car parks that fill on weekend mornings; go early or park legally on the street.
- Summer afternoons inland regularly pass 32 °C (90 °F) with little shade on the trails: carry water.Summer afternoons inland regularly pass 90 °F (32 °C) with little shade on the trails: carry water.
- Wildfire season (roughly Sep–Nov) can bring smoke, road closures and power cuts: check local alerts before hiking.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Anaheim Police non-emergency
- 714-765-1900
- Poison control (24 h)
- 1-800-222-1222
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Anaheim Police non-emergency714-765-1900
- Poison control1-800-222-1222
Embassy
No consulates in Anaheim Hills; most countries keep consulates in Los Angeles, about 1–1.5 h by car.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Rideshare Anaheim Hills → Disneyland: $18–45, about 20 min
- Rideshare Anaheim Hills → SNA airport: $35–60, about 25 min
- Rental car, one day: $45–110 plus fuel
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is there parking here? — Is there parking here?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshare.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Anaheim Hills. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Sep (inland heat), late-Nov–Dec holiday traffic on the 91 · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 9 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares