Orange County family guide
Things to Do in Anaheim Hills with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Anaheim Hills on the map
📍 Where Anaheim Hills is
Anaheim Hills sits in Orange County, Southern California. Nearest major airport: John Wayne / Orange County (~14 mi / 22 km). It's roughly 31 mi (50 km) from Downtown LA and 86 mi (138 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Family attractions near Anaheim Hills
The closest kid-friendly attractions in neighboring towns — with driving distance from Anaheim Hills.
Peters Canyon Regional Park
Loop a reservoir alive with waterfowl on mostly flat trails — a satisfying nature outing close to town with real wildlife to spot.
Parking $3–$5
Irvine Regional Park & OC Zoo
Pony rides, paddle boats, a tiny train, and a $2 zoo under giant oaks — an all-day outing that barely dents the wallet.
Parking $3–$5; OC Zoo $2
Chino Hills State Park
90+ miles of trails with almost no shade and common rattlesnakes — go early, carry water, and skip it after rain (the clay roads close).
~$5 vehicle day-use
Prado Regional Park
A big San Bernardino County regional park on the Chino side of the Santa Ana River with a fishing lake, wide lawns, shaded picnic shelters and a disc golf course. Pack a rod and buy a day fishing permit, or just bring bikes and let the kids loose on the flat paths. Weekends fill with birthday parties, so arrive early for a good picnic spot.
$8/vehicle weekdays, $10 weekends & holidays
Old Towne Orange Plaza
A walkable historic circle of antique shops, candy stores, and old-fashioned soda fountains — a charming, free afternoon wander.
Free to stroll
Santa Ana Zoo
A compact, monkey-famous zoo with a farm, train, and carousel — perfectly sized for little legs in a single morning.
~$13 adult / $10 kidLocal restaurants in Anaheim Hills
Lascari's Anaheim Hills Cucina
Long-running family-style Italian in the Festival Center known for pasta.
Campitelli Cookies & Sandwiches
Neighborhood deli-bakery serving Anaheim Hills since 1987.
Esperanza Burgers
Tucked-away charbroiled-burger hidden gem flipping the same great burgers under the same owner for decades.
Rosine's Mediterranean
Family-owned Mediterranean restaurant of 20+ years known for lamb chops and famous garlic spread.
Medii Kitchen
Two brothers' Levantine-Armenian kitchen honoring their mother's cooking with shareable family-style mezze.
Christakis Greek Cuisine
Award-winning family Greek restaurant since 1996 serving traditional dishes at reasonable prices.
Seasonal & outdoors near Anaheim Hills
The closest splash pads, patches, lights and more — distances from Anaheim Hills.
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Anaheim Hills family FAQ
Where can families eat in Anaheim Hills?
Local, family-friendly spots in Anaheim Hills include Lascari's Anaheim Hills Cucina, Campitelli Cookies & Sandwiches, Esperanza Burgers and Rosine's Mediterranean, and more — independent, SoCal-only eateries, never national chains.
Listings are curated and may change — confirm hours and details before you go.