Anaheim

Yeah. I’ve been living here all of my life – in the unincorporated area (Borders: Gilbert St, Broadway, Brookhurst and Katella St.) so we’re free to do anything we want with minimal response from the cops. That means farm animals in the backyard, 3 or more cars on the front lawn..that good stuff.
What to say about it? I wish I lived in the downtown/historical area. The houses there are very nice and each has its own character.
I only go to Disneyland because I know people who work there so I go in for free. It’s fun to play “Spot the Tourist”. xD But the Anaheim I love has nothing to do with Disneyland (Some locals, like me, have a hate/love relationship with the place).
The parks, residential areas, local stores, and just the sheer number of different people you’ll meet.
There’s a tired feeling where I live, and it’s basically stuck in the late 1950’s, early 60’s with a lot of Googie buildings—if you know where to look.
I’m sad that the Book Baron closed down ; a great store of used books.
If you come here to Anaheim, be sure to check out more than Disneyland, as this is a nice town. It’s crappy in most areas, an eclectic mix of houses (Just check my Flickr account!) and really great parks.

NO, it’s not because of Disneyland. I’ve already deemed that place lame beyond measure. At a Coco’s, on Beach Blvd, I met a girl from the Internet. One Yvonne by name…
This August we’ll be 8 years married.

Yep, and I’ve got family in the area as well.

i was born here

Mickey Mouse is actually an undercover cop.

Now keep in mind I know people who grew up here and all that, and they have their memories of the spot. That said, nearly all of them left.

Anaheim is, unfortunately, many people’s first experience in Orange County. Outside Disneyland - which is actually in the extreme south-east corner of the city, making it more a part of Garden Grove and Santa Ana, really - Anaheim is void, dirty, and depressing.

Go here only to Disneyland (and Chain Reaction, if they’re still around, as they book decent shows often), then run away to far better cities in Orange County.

Disney Land – The Ultimate Tourist Trap for the young and old alike… But so incredibly worth it.

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