Local Information for IETF 77 in Anaheim, California

Getting There:

Hilton Anaheim
777 Convention Way
Anaheim, CA  92802
Tel: 1-714-750-4321

Driving:

From John Wayne Airport/Orange County: (Distance from hotel: 14 miles. Drive time: 20 minutes.) Directions: Go North on Newport Freeway (55) to 5 Freeway North, exit Katella Ave., urn Left, go one mile to Harbor Bl., turn left, then right onto Convention Way to the hotel.  The Super Shuttle is approximately 13 USD while a taxi is 35 USD.

From Los Angeles Intl. Airport LAX: (Distance from hotel: 35 miles. Drive time: 40-50 minutes.)
Directions: Go South on the San Diego Freeway (405) to the Garden Grove Freeway (22 East), exit Harbor Bl., North to Convention Way, turn left to the hotel.  The Super Shuttle is approximately 16 USD while a taxi would be 95 USD.

From Long Beach Airport/Daugherty Field: (Distance from hotel: 14 miles. Drive time: 25 minutes.)
Directions: Go South on the San Diego Freeway (405) to the Garden Grove Freeway (22 East) exit on Harbor Blvd. North to Convention Way, turn left to the hotel.  The Super Shuttle is approximately 33 USD while a taxi would be 50 USD.


Maps:

 

Dining:

Anaheim Dining Locator Map

Anaheim Center Walk: This walkway connects the Anaheim Convention Center, the Anaheim Marriott, and the Hilton Anaheim. 

  • Mix Restaurant and Lounge - $$$ MIX uses some of the finest organic and natural ingredients from the region.
  • Morton’s The Steakhouse - $$$$ Morton´s The Steakhouse offers an award-winning menu famous for its signature menu of USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, handpicked vegetables and decadent desserts. The comfortable, plush bar also offers specially priced ´Bar Bites´ for just $5 Monday through Friday from 4:30-6:30 and 9pm to close.
  • Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse – 2041 S Harbor Blvd – $$$$
  • Café Del Sol (Anaheim Marriott) – 700 Convention Way, Anaheim $$ Asian Fusion Menu items are prepared with the freshest local ingredients in tasty, colorful and innovative presentations.
  • JW’s Steakhouse (Anaheim Marriott) – 700 Convention Way, Anaheim – $$$$
  • Tangerine Grill and Patio - $$ Creative California originals and discover what fresh ingredients and imagination can do with your favorite traditional dishes.
  • Molly’s Kitchen (Sheraton Park Hotel) Breakfast and Lunch traditional American fare
  • Cafasia (Sheraton Park Hotel) - A full service snack shop offering a variety of grab and go snack from breakfast sandwiches, pizza, soda, beer, wine, stacked sandwiches, along with fresh baked good and convenience items. 6:45am – 10:45pm
  • Overland Stage Southwestern Grill and BBQ Company (Sheraton Park Hotel) dinner only
  • Pizza Hut – Anaheim Marriott – 700 Convention Way, Anaheim $

Anaheim Garden Walk:  This area is located approximately two blocks East of the Anaheim Convention Center.  It is accessible on the ART transportation system.

Downtown Disney: Downtown DisneyLand is located .5 miles away from the Anaheim Hilton and is accessible on ART. 

 

Things to Do:

DisneyLand! - 1.48 miles from the Hilton Anaheim, 1313 Harbor Blvd, Anaheim. One Day One Park Ticket - 72 USDOne Day Park Hoppers Ticket - 97 USD (714) 781-4565

Crystal Cathedral - 2.23 miles from the Hilton Anaheim, 13280 Chapman Ave, Garden Grove.   Designed by Philip Johnson, the cathedral resembles a four-pointed star, with 10,000 panes of glass.  (714) 971-4000

Adventure City - 5.61 miles from the Hilton Anaheim, 1238 S. Beach Blvd., Anaheim. (714) 236-9300 The Little Theme Park That’s Big on Family Fun features 17 rides and attractions including the new roller coaster, Tree Top Racers.  Admission Adult/Child 13.95 USD

Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park: 8.93 miles from the Hilton Anaheim, 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park. Adult Admission 53.99 USD (714) 220-5200

Discovery Science Center: 5.84 miles from the Hilton Anaheim, 2500 N. Main St., Santa Ana. Lie on a Bed of Nails, play Virtual Volleyball and experience an earthquake at Discovery Science Center, Orange County´s premier science destination! Adult Admission 12.95 USD

Medieval Times: 9.24 miles from the Hilton Anaheim, 7662 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park.

Aquarium of the Pacific: 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. Touch sharks. Feed lorikeet birds. Watch sea otters play. Over 12,500 animals await you. Open daily from 9am to 6pm. 19.22 miles from the Hilton Anaheim,  Adult ticket 23.95 USD (562) 590-3100

Mission San Juan Capistrano: 28.93 miles from the Hilton Anaheim, 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano.  Enjoy the lush gardens, museum rooms, adobe buildings, ruins, and koi-filled fountains. Free Audio Tour with Adult admission. Additional $2 for children´s audio tour. 9 USD Adult admission.

Public Transportation:

ART (Anaheim Resort Transit): This transportation system connects the Anaheim area hotels with the Anaheim Garden Walk, DisneyLand and other destinations.

ART Route Map

Tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the Hilton Anaheim.  Tickets can also be purchased on board for $3 one-way.

Daily service begins 60 minutes before area theme parks open and concludes 30 minutes after closing.

All information regarding ART can be found here http://www.rideart.org/index.php?loc=1

OCTA Bus System:

OCTA Bus System Route Map

  • 1-Day Adult: $4
  • 3-Day Adult: $10
  • 5-Day Adult: $16

$1.50 is regular fare. Day passes can be purchased from the coach operator. Make sure you have exact change