Anaheim Convention Center

The Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) is the largest convention facility on the West Coast, with roughly 1.8 million total square feet, including more than 1 million square feet of exhibit space across its halls and the multi-level ACC North expansion. It sits directly across Katella Avenue from the Disneyland Resort, making it one of the most recognizable and conveniently located venues in Southern California.

The ACC hosts a packed calendar of major trade shows, conventions, and consumer events, from large industry expos and medical and tech conferences to fan conventions, sports and fitness shows, and gaming events. Its size lets it handle some of the biggest gatherings in the country, while the surrounding Anaheim Resort district provides hotels, dining, and entertainment within walking distance.

Visitors are drawn by the combination of a world-class venue and a built-in vacation destination. Many attendees pair a convention with a Disneyland visit, and the area's walkability, hotel density, and family-friendly atmosphere make Anaheim a popular choice for both business and leisure travel.

The Anaheim Convention Center is located at 800 W Katella Avenue in the Anaheim Resort district, just off the 5 (Santa Ana) Freeway and near the 57 and 22 freeways. The closest airport is John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Orange County, about 14 miles south and typically a 25-minute drive, making it the most convenient gateway for most visitors.

Long Beach Airport (LGB) is another nearby option, roughly 18 miles away, and Ontario International (ONT) sits about 28 miles to the northeast. Los Angeles International (LAX) is the farthest of the common choices at around 35 miles, with drive times that vary significantly with traffic on the 5 and 405 freeways.

The Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) connects train and bus service to the area, and a local transit network serves the resort district. On event days, follow signage for designated rideshare and shuttle zones around the venue.

Because the ACC draws very large crowds and sits in a busy resort area, a pre-arranged private transfer is a practical way for groups and business travelers to get around. RideYeah provides airport pickups from SNA, LGB, ONT, and LAX, plus point-to-point rides between hotels, the convention center, and Disneyland, so teams can travel together on a set schedule.

Booking ahead helps most on opening and closing days, when traffic around the resort peaks and parking structures fill early. A scheduled pickup is also convenient for families combining a convention with a theme-park visit, or for catching an evening flight without scrambling for a last-minute ride.

The Anaheim Resort district surrounding the ACC has one of the highest concentrations of hotels in California, with many properties within walking distance of both the convention center and Disneyland's main entrance. Staying nearby lets you walk to sessions and to the parks, avoiding traffic and parking entirely.

Dining, shopping, and entertainment are abundant in the area, and the Disneyland Resort is directly across the street. If you're combining business with a park visit, plan around peak crowds and consider purchasing park tickets in advance.