You’ve never experienced Anaheim like this before

Beyond the rides and revelry, Anaheim reveals itself as the perfect playground for fine dining, five-star stays and quiet indulgence.

Fireworks arc high above Sleeping Beauty Castle, drenching the night in colour until the smoke drifts and the crowds shuffle home. But in Anaheim, the magic doesn’t pack up or power down when the rides do. It lingers as sophistication takes centre stage, and play becomes swathed in understated luxury.

Culinary heights

Nowhere does that shift shine brighter than at the table. At Poppy & Seed, a Michelin Guide pick and James Beard nominee, diners step into a glasshouse that feels like a secret garden. The RANCH steakhouse is another culinary heavyweight where the portions are generous and the farm-to-table detail obsessive. Strong Water casts a darker spell. Sophisticated yet playful, the nautical-inspired tiki bar conjures craft cocktails with precision and depth.

Privileged pastimes

Shopping has its own playground. South Coast Plaza, the largest luxury shopping destination in California, is just a short drive away. Unapologetically opulent, it’s where Chanel and Hermès come with a side of Michelin-starred dining. Anaheim’s taste for luxury spills onto the field, too. At Honda Center, a VIP pass puts you rinkside while cocktails appear as effortlessly as the next play. And at Angel Stadium’s Lexus Diamond Club and suites, the crack of the bat competes with the clink of cutlery on white linen.

Beyond the city, the OC indulgence continues with helicopter hops to Catalina Island, sunset sails out of Newport, lazy afternoons on Balboa Island and whale-spotting adventures off the sparkling coast of Dana Point. Drive a little further, and mountains rise like jagged sculptures while boutique vineyards roll out their vines in sun-kissed rows, all within an hour’s orbit of your hotel pillow.

Sublime sanctuaries

Which brings us to Anaheim’s luxury lodgings. At The Westin Anaheim Resort, mornings begin with a leisurely swim, and evenings end with cocktails and a birdseye view of fireworks from RISE Rooftop Lounge. Art meets elegance at JW Marriott Anaheim, where sky-high gardens climb its façade, the lobby doubles as a gallery and Parkestry Rooftop Bar serves sleek cocktails to live music. At The Viv, the city’s boutique newcomer, rooftop firepits glow, poolside cabanas beckon and Top of the V tempts with Spanish cuisine and SoCal sunsets. And Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, a nod to the opulent lodges of the American West, even boasts its own private park entrance.

Magic, perfected

Step through it, and experience Disneyland Resort like never before on a Private VIP Tour. Your personal guide will magically conjure hidden entrances to exciting attractions. Prime viewing spots for fireworks and parades are reserved just for you, and your place is set at the most coveted tables. With the spotlight firmly on you (and up to 10 guests), this is Disneyland at its elevated best.

But it is 21 Royal that unveils the park at its most exquisitely private, in a residence Walt Disney originally envisioned as a retreat for dignitaries and luminaries. Perched above Royal Street in New Orleans Square, an evening of refined indulgence unfolds as chefs choreograph epicurean artistry with Disney’s legendary storytelling, while providing an exclusive, front-row seat to nighttime spectaculars for you and your privileged guests. Because in Anaheim, luxury isn’t an afterthought, it’s woven into every magical moment.