Time: Pacific Standard Time
Official Language: English.

German immigrants founded the city in 1857, and it was incorporated as a city in 1876. The name Anaheim is derived from the nearby Santa Ana River and the German word "heim," which means "home." In its early days, the city was known as a wine-producing region, but most grapevines were killed by disease in the late 1800s. Later, productive citrus groves developed. With the opening of Disneyland in the 1950s, the city began a period of expansion. It underwent extensive redevelopment during the 1970s, and revitalization of the downtown area began in the early 1990s.

Orange County Regional Airport.In addition to the Orange County Regional Airport, the following airports serve Anaheim: Burbank, Santa Monica, Los Angeles International, Long Beach and Ontario.

The Anaheim Resort Transit (ART) system offers visitors shuttle service between hotels and attractions, dining, shopping, and convention facilities. The ART system's clean-fuel vehicles run eight frequently scheduled routes daily.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), manages the city's bus and rail transit services. City bus fare is $1 per rider or 25 cents for seniors and disabled individuals. The Metrolink regional rail system makes stops at all the major local attractions, including theme parks, museums, shopping centers and stadiums. The cost of fares varies depending on the time of day and destination. Discounted fares are offered during "off-peak" hours.