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What’s New in ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA
WINTER
2019
Discover the latest news in hotels, attractions,
development, dining, breweries and more!
Characters Wanted for IPW 2019 in Anaheim: Visit
Visit Anaheim News Anaheim is hosting U.S. Travel Association’s IPW in
2019, the travel industry’s premier international market-
Visit Anaheim Celebrates Second Year of Heart-to- place. From opening night through closing ceremony
Heart Campaign by Donating Life-Saving CPR Kits events, more than 6,000 delegates from 70 countries
to More Anaheim High Schools: On Nov. 8, 2018, Vis- will be welcomed to a completely revitalized Anaheim.
it Anaheim, in partnership with American Heart Associ- Hosting IPW for the second time, Visit Anaheim will
ation, Orange County Division, donated eight life-sav- showcase key facets of the destination’s substantial $6
ing CPR kits to Western and Loara High Schools. Part billion destination development investment from June
of the multi-year campaign, “Heart-to-Heart,” Visit 1-5, 2019. IPW.VisitAnaheim.org
Anaheim has pledged to provide each of the eight Ana- Visit Anaheim Realigns Sales Team to Better Serve
heim Union High Schools with multiple American Heart Customers: Based on market demands and the speed
Association’s CPR in Schools Training Kit™ enabling of business, the following changes have been made to
students to learn the lifesaving skills of CPR through the Visit Anaheim sales team:
2021. To date, Visit Anaheim has donated 16 kits.
VisitAnaheim.org • Julia O’Brien – Convention Sales Manager:
O’Brien has moved into a new position working
Visit Anaheim Releases New Study Revealing Vast with all mid-sized convention customers, allowing
Majority of Parents Believe It’s Important for Their for a deeper reach into customer needs.
Children to Travel: In celebration of World Tourism Day
(Sept. 27, 2018), Visit Anaheim facilitated a study on • Julie Rice – Convention Sales Director, Eastern
family tourism planning with 72 Point. Of 2,000 parents Region: Rice was promoted to serve customers
of school-aged children ranging from ages four to 18 in the eastern region, customizing their Anaheim
surveyed, 89 percent think it’s important for children to programs and attendee experience.
travel. Be it a magical experience at Disneyland Resort • Brooke Newton, Meeting Sales Manager, Eastern
or a relaxing vacation at the beach, the top benefits of Region: Newton is based in the Washington DC
family vacations are exposing children to a new area or metro area and will work with customers in the DC
culture, strengthening relationships, providing fun and and eastern region.
to learn new things. VisitAnaheim.org
• Kelly Piva, Meeting Sales Manager, Midwest: Piva
Growth in International Multiyear Bookings at the is based in Chicago and is representing the desti-
Anaheim Convention Center: The additional 200,000 nation for customers in the Midwest territory.
square feet of meeting space at the Anaheim Conven-
tion Center (ACC) has led to exciting growth in Ana- • Evelyn Ortiz, Convention Sales Manager, Mid-At-
heim multiyear bookings. The National Association of lantic: Ortiz is based in Maryland and will represent
Music Merchants (NAMM) and Natural Products Expo Anaheim and Orange County in the Mid-Atlantic
West are among shows taking advantage of ACC’s region.
expanded capacity for exhibitors and attendees alike. Visit Anaheim Releases Destination Video Show-
NAMM will make ACC its home through 2023 and casing the City’s Uncommon Character: Revealing
Natural Products has committed to meeting in Ana- the uncommon and unexpected experiences in Ana-
heim through 2022. Thanks to the major expansion, the heim, the energetic two-minute montage reinforces the
West Coast’s largest convention center is now officially uniqueness of the destination and illustrates how the
part of the “1 million square foot club” and offers even city is built by a bevy of “Uncommon Characters.” To
greater flexibility for event use. VisitAnaheim.org view the video, click here: VisitAnaheim.org
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Anaheim Re- Hotels Proposed
Hotel News
sort Convention Center: The 178-room limit- Anaheim GardenWalk Resort Hotel: A 400-room
ed-service property will stand five stories and hotel located at 300 W. Disney Way is proposed
feature a second-level pool deck, breakfast room, adjacent to Anaheim GardenWalk, plans are ex-
meeting space and fitness room. The property is pected by June 2019. ProsperaHotels.com
located at 100 W. Katella Ave. and is set to open
Roadhouse Anaheim Hotel: A 125-room hotel
Welcoming 24.2 million annual visitors and February 2019. Hamptoninn3.hilton.com
located at 1730 S. Clementine has been proposed.
home to over 150 hotels, Anaheim’s hotel Cambria Hotel & Suites Coming Spring 2019:
portfolio is continuing to bring a variety of new Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites by Hil-
The Cambria Hotel & Suites, located at 1721 S.
accommodations for every type of traveler. From ton: A dual branded hotel, Hilton Garden Inn and
Manchester Ave., will have 352 family-friendly
Home2Suites has been proposed to be built at
AAA Four-Diamond luxury hotels and trendy room and suites, a 30,000 square feet waterpark,
1441 S. Manchester Ave. The six-story property
boutique properties to brand new all-suite meeting space, an indoor/outdoor restaurant and
will have a combined 223 hotel rooms, 1,516 retail
family-friendly hotels and everything in between, bar, outdoor movie wall, arcade and a putting
space and 975 square feet of meeting space.
there are more options in Anaheim than ever. green. The hotel will open in spring 2019.
Cambriasuitesanaheim.com 1100 West Ball Road: An application has been
Four Diamond Hotel Development Radisson Blu Planned for Anaheim: A 12-story,
submitted to the City of Anaheim for a 75-room
Westin Anaheim Resort is Underway: The boutique hotel.
326-room property will open a mile away from Dis-
seven-story Westin Anaheim Resort will feature
613 stylish guestrooms including 101 suites,
neyland Resort in the Platinum Triangle neighbor- The Grove District Anaheim Resort
hood in Anaheim on I-5 and South Anaheim Blvd. Located in the city of Garden Grove,
three restaurants, two bars including a rooftop
Amenities for the upscale property will include a The Grove Anaheim Resort district is located
lounge overlooking Disneyland’s nightly fireworks,
rooftop restaurant, rooftop pool, fitness center and within minutes of the heart of the Anaheim
a resort-style pool and a marketplace. The hotel
ground-level family activity space. The property Resort district.
will also feature 11 meeting rooms totaling 42,000
will be the fourth Radisson Blu in the country and
square feet of customizable and high-tech meeting AAA Four Diamond Nickelodeon Hotel & Resort
the first on the West Coast. The project is targeted
space including a 16,000-square-foot grand ball- Has Been Proposed: A nine-acre site located on
for LEED Silver with the US Green Building Council
room. This is the first newly built Westin in South- Harbor Blvd. and Twintree Lane in The Grove Dis-
and is scheduled to open in spring 2020.
Westin Anaheim Resort ern California in over 25 years; the property is set trict could be dedicated to one of the first hotels in
RadissonHotelGroup.com
to open in 2020. the U.S. associated with Nickelodeon. The devel-
Orange County’s First JW Marriott Hotel Renovations opment plans show a 600-room resort comprised
Breaks Ground in Anaheim: JW The Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water of 500 guest rooms and 100 timeshare units, an
Marriott is currently under construc- Playground: The “HoJo” completed a $8 million arcade, restaurant, meeting space and 2.5 – 4-acre
tion, located adjacent to the Ana- renovation of their 111 guest rooms in Building 1 resort pool. Approvals with the city are still under-
heim GardenWalk in the heart of the over the summer 2018, paying homage to its retro way, construction could begin within 24 months,
Anaheim Resort district. The 12-sto- roots with mid-century design. An additional 100 more details to come. GGcity.org
ry $150 million property will have guest rooms will be remodeled in Building 2 with Three Boutique Hotels: Kimpton, Le Meridien and
466 guest rooms as well as meeting an expected completion date of 2019. a Third (TBD) Coming to The Grove District: The
space for groups. Construction be- HojoAnaheim.com five-acre mixed-use development site located on
gan in late 2017; opening is expect- Ramada Plaza Anaheim Remodeled and Re- Harbor Blvd. within the greater Anaheim Resort
ed in late 2019 or early 2020 named to Wyndham Garden Anaheim: The district will be home to the area’s first Kimpton
105-room Ramada Plaza Hotel on Katella Ave was Hotel (200 rooms), Le Meridien (400 rooms) and an
Hotels to Open completely renovated and reflagged to Wyndham unnamed 169-room boutique hotel. The Kimpton
Element by Westin Opening Early
Garden Anaheim. The project was completed in Hotel is anticipated to open in 2021.
2019: The 174-guestroom select ser-
2018. Wyndhamhotels.com SCGamerica.com
vice hotel located at 205 W. Alro Way
will offer a pool deck with barbecues Hotels Approved
and lounge chairs, suites and studio Westgate Anaheim GardenWalk: Integrating
rooms and a fitness center. Element retail, hotel and entertainment, a seven-story, 400-
hotels are known for room designs room luxury timeshare will be built at the Anaheim
that maximize space for short or GardenWalk. Huitt-zollars.com
long-term stays. The property is set
Park Vue Inn: The planning commission with the
to open in early 2019.
city of Anaheim has approved plans to demolish
Element-hotels.marriott.com
the 86-room hotel and 6,000 square feet of restau-
rant space to construct a 180-room hotel with
10,654 square feet of restaurant/retail space.
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
Anaheim Resort Convention Center Radisson Blu Anaheim
• “Inside Out:” A neighborhood inspired by sustainable ingredients. The menu also focuses
Attraction News
“Inside Out” can be found on the western side on scoops served in handmade waffle cones and
of the boardwalk and will welcome a new fami- pints that are hand packed. SaltandStraw.com
ly-friendly attraction at a later date. Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer Coming to
• Favorite Pixar Stories: The fourth new neigh- Downtown Disney District in early 2019: Known
borhood celebrates a collection of guest-fa- for its award-winning burgers and signature Cra-
Disneyland Park vorite Pixar stories. Mickey’s Fun Wheel has a zyShake™ milkshakes, Black Tap Craft Burgers &
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Brings Visitors to a new look with each of the 24 gondolas featuring Beer is creating a customized concept for its first
Galaxy Far, Far Away: Guests will experience different Pixar characters. The iconic face of California location at Downtown Disney. The burg-
intergalactic adventures in the highly-anticipated Mickey Mouse remains on the Paradise Bay side er and beer joint will be set in a casual atmosphere
Star Wars–themed land now known as “Star Wars: of the wheel. At the Games of the Boardwalk, reminiscent of a classic American luncheonette,
Galaxy’s Edge.” The 14-acre land at Disneyland all of the midway games are inspired by Pixar but with a distinctly New York vibe. Black Tap’s
Park will open with two anchor attractions: characters from “A Bug’s Life,” “La Luna” and menu will include burgers ranging from the classic
• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run: Giving “WALL•E.” All-American to The Vegan Burger. Their specialty,
guests the chance to pilot the Millennium Falcon “CrazyShakes,” will boast whimsical and over-the-
• Pixar Pal-A-Round: Mickey’s Fun Wheel has
on a customized secret mission. top decorations and flavors, such as The Cotton
been rebranded as Pixar-Pal-A-Round. The
Candy Shake and The Bam Bam Shake.
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance: This attrac- Ferris wheel still has Mickey at the center, while
each of the 24 gondolas feature different pairs Blacktapnyc.com
tion puts guests right in the middle of a battle
between the First Order and the Resistance. of Pixar pals including Joy and Sadness from Downtown Disney Brings in First Brewery,
“Inside Out,” Lightning Mcqueen and Mater from Ballast Point: The first Ballast Point location in Or-
There will be plenty more to see and do including
“Cars” and Mr. and Mrs. Incredible from “The ange County will open in a new 7,000-square-foot
a visit to a street market in Black Spire Outpost
Incredibles,” to name a few. facility in Downtown Disney. Guests can look for-
where patrons can shop at food stalls or visit
ward to 100 taps, a three-barrel brewing system,
Oga’s Cantina. Guests will also encounter various • Lamplight Lounge Replaced Ariel’s Grotto and
an outdoor beer garden and California comfort
characters, including BB8, Chewbacca, Rex and Cove Bar: Ariel’s Grotto restaurant and the Cove
food menu with items for children. Opening early
Kylo Ren. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open at Bar have been transformed into a new water-
2019. Ballastpoint.com
Disneyland Park in 2019. front bar called Lamplight Lounge. The lounge
Disneyland.disney.go.com serves California Casual gastro-pub cuisine with Knott’s Berry Farm
unique signature cocktails while offering spar- Calico River Rapids Replaces BigFoot Rapids,
Disney California Adventure Park kling views of Paradise Bay and the new Pixar Debuting Summer 2019: Knott’s white water raft
Avengers and Other Super Heroes to Assemble Pier. ride is undergoing a major renovation and rename
at Disney California Adventure: A new super hero
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed land, anchored by the popular Guardians • Introducing Paradise Park: The remaining areas to Calico River Rapids. The new ride will take
of the land that was Paradise Pier, including voyagers on a search for new land through the
of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! attraction,
Paradise Gardens, Silly Symphony Swings, outskirts of Calico, encountering a variety of wild
will be joined by Spider-Man and the Avengers.
Jumpin’ Jellyfish, Goofy’s Sky School, Golden surprises along the way. The circular raft ride,
This expanded presence will begin recruiting
Zephyr and The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel’s Under- which seats six passengers, will traverse through
guests in 2020, furthering the evolution of Disney
sea Adventure, have become a new land called unexpected twists and turns, rushing waters and
California Adventure park. A Bug’s Land, closed
Paradise Park. All of these exciting changes add rapid currents as it navigates the unexplored river
on Sept. 4 to make way for the new land.
to the many existing experiences that feature path. New features will also include new anima-
Disneyland.disney.go
Pixar characters and stories. These include Buzz tronics, themed show scenes, a new story overlay
Pixar Pier, Disney California Adventure Park’s New- Lightyear Astro Blasters, Finding Nemo Subma- and plenty of dynamic water effects. Knotts.com
est Attraction: Pixar Pier, a transformed area at rine Voyage and Cars Land. HangTime, The Only Dive Coaster on the West
Disney California Adventure showcases an array of Disneyland.disney.go.com Coast Now Open at Knott’s Berry Farm: Knott’s
themed attractions, food and merchandise. Pixar
Berry Farm welcomed HangTime, a brand new
Pier is located in the area that was Paradise Pier Disneyland Resort
steel rollercoaster - and the only dive coaster on
and introduces four new neighborhoods represent- Disney Begins Construction on $100M Parking
the West Coast - to the theme park 2018 summer
ing beloved Disney•Pixar stories. Structure: Construction on Disneyland Resort’s
season. HangTime towers 150 feet over the Board-
6,500-space, six-story parking structure has
• “The Incredibles:” The new Incredicoaster, per- walk area, showcasing gravity-defying inversions,
begun. The lot is located at 1351 S. Disney Drive,
manently transformed from the attraction that mid-air suspensions and twisting dive tracks.
adjacent to the Mickey & Friends lot.
was California Screamin’, features a mid-cen- HangTime is only the second rollercoaster in the
Disneyland.disney.go.com
tury-modern-style loading area, new character Western Hemisphere to feature a negative-g stall
moments and a refreshed look for the ride vehi- Downtown Disney District loop, which gives riders the sensation of floating.
cles. Portland-Founded Ice Cream Company Salt & Knotts.com
• “Toy Story:” The popular Toy Story Mania! an- Straw Arrives at Downtown Disney: Salt & Straw,
chors the “Toy Story”-inspired neighborhood. a small-batch creamery from Oregon has opened
its doors. With a theme park concept in mind,
Salt & Straw Knott’s Hang Time flavors are fun and unique, using local, organic and
Anaheim Brewery News Anaheim Breweries Planned
Electrica Brewery:
326 S. Lemon St. (Opening 2018)
Anaheim is home to more breweries than any other city in Orange County. Thanks to Anaheim city council for
approving a Brew City initiative that streamlined the permit process for setting up alcoholic-beverage manu- Modern Times’ Leisuretown:
facturing, it is cheaper and faster to open a brewery in Anaheim than in other cities. And a hoppin’ brewery 555 S. Anaheim Blvd. (Open date TBD)
scene is back again, Anaheim’s Bavarian founding colonists established the city in 1857 and soon opened up Ballast Point at Downtown Disney:
breweries and wineries. With 16 breweries open now and eight more on the way, “Aleheim” is a true brew city! Downtown Disney, 1580 Disneyland Dr.
(Opening late 2018)
Anaheim Breweries Open to triple production capacity of barrel-aged brews. The
All American Ale Works, Anaheim Brewery, Asylum Brew- expansion is set to be completed in early 2019. Brewheim:
ing, Backstreet Brewery, Bottle Logic Brewery, Bruery BottleLogic.com 931 E. Wright Cir. (Opening late 2018)
Terreux, Golden Road Brewing, Hoparazzi Brewing Co., Noble Ale Works’ Expansion Triples Footprint and Knowlwood:
Honey Pot Meadery, JT Schmid’s Restaurant and Brew- Doubles Production: Located within walking distance 5655 E. La Palma Ave.
ery, Karl Strauss Brewing Co., Legends Craft Brewery, of Angel Stadium and Honda Center®, this pregame
Noble Ale Works, Phantom Ales & Cellar, Towne Park brewery of choice is expanding its current space, adding Brewery X:
Brew, Unsung Brewing Co. 10,000 square feet to the beer production facility, includ- 3191 W. La Palma Ave.
Brewery Expansion News ing a new 30-barrel brewhouse and expanded tasting
room. Noble Ale Works was named best small brewery in Bro Beer Co.:
Bottle Logic Brewing Expands Tasting Room and Pro- 3910 E. Coronado St.
duction Facility: Expansion to Bottle Logic is currently the world in 2016 and won three medals, including gold
underway and will double the brewery’s size, add an for its I Love It! IPA. The expansion will be completed TBD: 1755 N. Raymond Ave
early 2019. NobleAleWorks.com
Bottle Logic outdoor patio area, as well as private event space. Bottle
Logic will also expand its collection of bourbon barrels
Sports News
Anaheim Ducks Celebrate A Mighty 25 Years: Fans will experi-
ence festivities all season long in celebration of the NHL’s Ana-
heim Ducks 25th anniversary. There is plenty in store to highlight
the team’s quarter century legacy including a commemorative
book, giveaways, theme nights and nine jersey tribute nights to
pay homage to the team’s history. NHL.com.ducks
Honda Center Anaheim Ducks
• 18 Folds: Orange County’s • Requiem: Coffee, Tea and Fantasy: Requiem
CTR City News
first all-day fast-casual dim will be a video game coffee shop celebrating all
sum eatery, 18 Folds serves things nerd culture. There will be four themed
dumplings, made-from- seating and gaming areas inspired by locations
scratch Chinese dishes found in video games: science fiction, medieval,
and 18 craft beer taps all a magical forest and steampunk. An open date
Ctr City is Anaheim’s historic downtown district sourced from Anaheim has not been announced.
located in the heart of Anaheim, just minutes breweries. Now open. 18inc.com • Libations and Gaming (LAG): Now open, LAG
from the Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim • Cultivation: The building dubbed the “Green- is a bar and restaurant for eSports gamers and
Convention Center. Ctr City is a walkable desti- house” will be home to a farm-to-table concept fans. Watch eSports, play games, drink craft
nation for visitors to enjoy local unique eateries, called Cultivation Kitchen. Cultivation Kitchen cocktails and eat tasty food. TheLagBar.com
breweries, shops and much more. features breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, • Decades Bar and Grill: An 80s-and-90s themed
happy hour and dinner. Offerings include fresh
Anaheim Packing House Welcomes New restaurant and bar, Decades is decked out in
juices, salads, open faced toasts, protein bowls,
Concepts: Built in 1919 as Sunkist’s citrus pack- all things nostalgic from old movie posters to
locally roasted coffee, micro-brewed kombucha
ing plant, the Anaheim Packing House is now a album covers and more. Guests can enjoy kara-
and regionally sourced craft beers and wine.
two-story contemporary food hall. Below is the oke nights as well as original and cover bands
Cultivation gives patrons a greenhouse setting
latest in tenant news. Anaheimpackingdistrict.com on most weekend nights. Decades is now open.
complete with an herb garden where ingredients Decadesbarandgrill.com
• 206 BCE Noodles: Sawleaf Vietnamese Café for the dishes are grown. Sprouting in 2019.
has been replaced by 206 BCE noodles that is Cultivationkitchen.com • Okayama Kobo Bakery & Café: Now open, try
serving up pho, banh mi and more. an authentic taste of Japan with a mouthwater-
Beverage News ing selection of more than 30 sweet and savory
• MIU: MIU has replaced Mix It Up, dishing up Spirit Distillery Streams into MAKE Building: pastries. Breads are baked fresh daily using
California inspired eats with a fresh and healthy Located across the street from Anaheim Packing a special blend of flour shipped directly from
twist. Miutable.com District, MAKE Building was once an early 1900s Japan. In addition to baked goods and sand-
Farmers Park Gains Two New Restaurants: marmalade factory and is now home to the area’s wiches, visitors may sip organic tea, coffee and
Farmers Park is located between the Anaheim celebrated beverage makers: Unsung Brewing Co. espresso while enjoying the ambience of the
Requiem Coffee Packing House and the Packard Building. and Pali Wine Co. Jav’s BBQ is now open, and charming cafe. okayamakobousa.com
Anaheimpackingdistrict.com Stone Groove Stillhouse Distillery is under con-
struction. AnaheimMake.com • Bizen BEER BAR: Connected to Okayama
Kobo, Bizen BEER BAR is pouring independent
Modern Times’ Leisuretown Coming to Ana- craft beer from Japan and local O.C. breweries.
heim: Opening down the street from the Anaheim okayamakobousa.com
Packing District, Leisuretown will be more than
just a brewery, it will be a destination. The brewery HomeMADE Concept Revealed: The latest
production side will be housed in a barrel-vault Anaheim development project from LAB Holdings,
commercial building where the team will produce the geniuses behind the Anaheim Packing House,
funky/sours. Next door in a historic craftsman MAKE Building, Leisuretown and much more, will
house there will be a vegan Mexican restaurant, be HomeMADE. Located across the street from
coffee roaster, outdoor garden and movie screen. the Anaheim Packing House, HomeMADE will be a
Leisuretown is located at 554 S. Anaheim Blvd. funky residential project that promotes culinary art-
and will open in early 2019. Moderntimesbeer.com ists. The apartments all have commercial kitchens,
so local chefs can open their homes for a ‘food
Electrica Craft Brewery: Electrica Craft Brewery walk’ where people can come in and eat. Details of
is created by the owners of the popular Urbana the project timeline are not yet available.
Mexican Gastronomy at the Anaheim Packing
House. The new brewery is housed in a former B.A.R.N. Mixed-Use Complex Proposed:
electrical switching station at 320 South Lemon St. B.A.R.N., which stands for Business Arts Res-
An open date has not been announced. idential Network will be a six-story mixed-use
complex featuring 57 apartments, 16,500 square
Center Street Promenade feet of commercial and office space. The proposed
Center Street Promenade Adds New Tenants: development site is located at 350 W. Center St.
Visit the rebirth of historic downtown Anaheim Promenade and construction is forecasted to wrap
on Center St. Promenade, between Harbor Blvd. in late 2020 or early 2021.
and Anaheim Blvd. to enjoy outdoor cafes, unique
eateries and boutiques, the local farmers market,
seasonal art shows and street fairs. The latest
openings in the heart of Ctr City are below:
LAG Bar Decades Bar CenterStreetAnaheim.com
Anaheim and Garden Grove Development News
Anaheim Arena Management Sign Multi-Fac- Renegade Taco, The Chick ‘N Shack (southeast project is located adjacent to Garden Grove City
eted Agreement; Anaheim Ducks to Remain in Asian chicken), The Nest (all-day breakfast), Urban Hall near major intersections Euclid St. and Garden
Anaheim through 2048: The Anaheim City Council Pie (pizza), Barrio (Filipino Food), Honey & But- Grove Blvd. Details to come.
passed a robust agreement with Anaheim Arena ter (dessert) and Caldron Ice Cream. The high- Mixed-Use Project Comes to Anaheim Next to
Management, headed by Anaheim Ducks owners ly-anticipated project will also feature an organic Angel Stadium: The $450 million 15-acre LT Plat-
Henry and Susan Samueli that solidifies the Ducks garden, an arcade container and a stage for live inum Center adjacent to Angel Stadium will have
continued commitment to the city through 2048. performances and events. The center is located an outdoor entertainment center, a 26-story hotel,
Other terms of the agreement states Anaheim on a 1.8-acre lot behind Garden Grove City Hall; dining, retail, office space, residential apartments,
Arena Management will take over operations of construction began in March 2018 and its grand acres of urban park space. Construction has not
the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal opening slated for early 2019. Steelcraftlb.com begun; the entire project is set for completion by
Center (ARTIC) across Katella Avenue as well as Cottage Industries Development: Downtown 2022. LTplatinumcenter.com
allowing the City of Anaheim to sell the parking lots Garden Grove Homes to Be Resorted and Con-
around Honda Center (where the Ducks play) to verted into Community-Centric Small Businesses:
enable shopping and entertainment development Developed by the masterminds behind Orange
and improvements. The new agreement will take County’s trendiest projects like the Anaheim
effect on Feb. 1, 2019. HondaCenter.com Packing House, LAB Holdings has been approved
Orange County’s First Shipping Container Food by the city to rehab 17 houses within three-
Hall Coming to Garden Grove: SteelCraft Garden square-blocks into small businesses. The walkable
Grove will include artisanal retailers and restau- community hub will retain the residential homes’
Steel Craft rants, all located in repurposed cargo containers warmth and charm while transforming them into
that are as long as 40 feet each. They are: Beach- one-of-a-kind concepts including a gastropub,
wood Brewing Co., Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, vegan restaurant, ice cream shop and more. The
Travel News
New Nonstop Delta Service Between is three days a week: Tuesdays, Thurs-
Orange County and New York-JFK: days and Sundays. Departures from John
Delta launched a new nonstop service Wayne at 11:48 a.m.; arrivals at JWA 6:23
from New York-JFK to Orange County, p.m. OCAir.com
Calif. on Oct. 15. This new flight, the only OC Streetcar Gets Green Light: Orange
nonstop from New York to John Wayne County Transportation Authority has been
Airport, provides a direct link between awarded a $220.5 million contract to
Southern California and the Big Apple. build the OC Streetcar, the first modern
This new service operates six times streetcar in Orange County. The 4.15-
weekly (every day except Saturday) and mile streetcar connecting Santa Ana
will be flown on Boeing 737-700 aircraft to Garden Grove will make 10 stops in
with seating for 12 in First Class, 18 in each direction and will link the Santa Ana
Delta Comfort+ and 94 in the main cabin. Regional Transportation Center to Harbor
OCAir.com Boulevard and Westminster Avenue in
John Wayne Airport has Two New Garden Grove. Construction is expect-
Destinations: Frontier Airlines began a ed to break ground by the end of 2018.
route to San Antonio and Austin on Aug. OCTA.net
14. San Antonio is four days a week:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Satur-
OC Streetcar John Wayne Airport day. Departures are at 10:47 a.m.; arrivals
from San Antonio are at 5:26 p.m. Austin
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