Old Towne Travel Guide

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Old Towne
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Photo by James  Castillo

Beautifully preserved streets at the heart of the city invite you to step into an era when towns were built with elegance and quality. 

Browse the antique shops, photograph the buildings and eat gourmet food in Old Towne Orange. The neighborhood is 1 square mile (2.5 square kilometers) of wonderful history.

Walk around to see what a typical Californian city looked like between 1880 and 1940. Admire businesses, houses and offices displaying more than 50 different architectural styles, including Spanish colonial, Victorian and Classic Revival.

Stroll past the softly splashing fountain and shady trees of Orange Plaza Square Park. Look inside the classic buildings around town. Old Orange County Courthouse is the oldest courthouse in Southern California, providing an atmospheric experience.

Join a walking food tour to taste the region’s classic flavors. Slurp on a peach mimosa at The Filling Station Café, set in a converted gas station. Savor a chocolate sundae at Watson's Soda Fountain & Café. Opened in 1899 this is one of California’s oldest diners.

Shop at the large collection of vintage and antique stores. Visit Orange Circle Antique Mall, Antique Station and any of the other 50 shops in the area. The town has earned the reputation of being the “Antique Capital of Southern California.”

Captain William T. Glassell founded this township in 1871. It was named for the orchards that made the region famous. See its historic sites to understand why

the entire central district has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Time your visit to coincide with the Orange International Street Fair, held in the plaza annually. One of the biggest food festivals in Southern California, the tradition dates back to the start of the century. Sample food from all parts of the world. Diverse flavors reflect the multicultural history of this sunny state.

Come to Old Towne Orange to experience a wonderful piece of living history.


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Top hotels in Old Towne

Hilton Anaheim
Hilton Anaheim
4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is ฿5,403 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿5,403
฿6,377 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,340 reviews)
"Great atmosphere and kind staff!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Hilton Anaheim
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
2 out of 5
Anaheim, CA
The price is ฿3,560 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,560
฿4,173 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,818 reviews)
"The only thing I really didnt like was the bed. It was hard as a rock. Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 out of 5
1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is ฿5,836 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿5,836
฿6,853 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free water park access and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,393 reviews)
"The area is quite and the room is sound relief."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Grand Legacy At the Park
Grand Legacy At the Park
2.5 out of 5
1650 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,377 reviews)
"Very close Disney, great price, amazing rooftop restaurant and the pool area with splash pad are a win win for the kiddos!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Grand Legacy At the Park
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Hyatt Regency Orange County
4 out of 5
11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA
The price is ฿4,127 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿4,127
฿5,599 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Garden Grove. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,294 reviews)
"The whole staff were friendly and nice, there was a shuttle with 7$ fee/ person for Disney that is realy close to the hotel, all in all we felt comfortable and welcomed recommended 👍😀"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Hyatt Regency Orange County
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
3.5 out of 5
1460 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is ฿5,511 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿5,511
฿6,484 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,864 reviews)
"The rooms were great and the walking distance to the theme parks was perfect! I tuned it at 10 minutes (0.5 miles) from the hotel door to the security checkpoint. So convenient. The only downsides were no free breakfast and the jacuzzi was not working when we went. The jacuzzi was no big deal really ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
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Old Towne Travel Guide