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Everything you need to know from airports, hotels, activities and food recommendations to keep you busy your entire stay in southern California!

There are plenty of airport options since our venue is centrally located, however, we recommend Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as its typically the most affordable and accommodating option. Other nearby options include Long Beach Airport (LGB), John Wayne International Airport (JWA) in Irvine, and Ontario International Airport (ONT).

JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort

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The Bride and Groom will be staying at the JW Marriott near Disneyland. Since there are plenty of hotel options around the venue, there will not be any room blocks provided but you are more than welcome to stay here or find a reservation at a nearby hotel. If you do decide to book at the JW, we heard that AAA offers rooms for a discounted rate!

Additional Hotel Options

DoubleTree Hilton - 2.5 miles from venue
Embassy Suites Hilton - 2.8 miles from venue
ALO Hotel by Ayres - 2.5 miles from venue
TownePlace Suites by Marriott - 3.7 miles from venue
Anaheim Marriott Suites - 4.0 miles from venue
Anaheim Marriott - 4.7 miles from venue
Sheraton Park Hotel - 4.7 miles from venue
Hyatt Place - 4.4 miles from venue

Whether you are local or visiting from out of town, there is something for everyone in southern California. If you have the time, it's definitely worth taking advantage to explore and experience!

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Explore what SoCal and Los Angeles have to offer

Theme Parks

Disneyland
California Adventure
Knott's Berry Farm
Universal Studios
Legoland
SeaWorld

Beaches

Santa Monica Pier
Venice Beach Boardwalk
Malibu
Manhattan Beach
Newport Beach
Dana Point

Nightlife

DTLA
Arts District
Little Tokyo
Hollywood
Koreatown
Santa Monica
Long Beach

Entertainment

SoFi Stadium
*STAPLES* Center
Downtown Disney
Hollywood Bowl
Greek Theater
Pantages Theater

Other Activities

Hollywood Sign Hike
Griffith Park & Observatory
Paddleboard in Marina Del Rey
Wine tasting in Temecula
Day trip to Santa Barbara
California Science Center
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
The Getty
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Try a few of our favorite restaurants and cuisine
Anaheim Packing District - awesome food hall near the wedding venue
The Pie Hole - pie & coffee shop walking distance from the venue (try the earl grey tea pie!)
Bavel - upscale Middle Eastern dining in DTLA
Pasta Sisters - Karel's favorite lasagna and best spot to get your Italian food fix
Otium - DTLA contemporary dining by Final Table winner Chef Timothy Hollingsworth
Salt & Straw Ice Cream - if you know Carlo and his sweet tooth, this is hands down his favorite ice cream spot to go to
Quarters Korean BBQ - great place for KBBQ in Koreatown
Sugarfish - exactly like their website says: "Simply Great Sushi" for a reasonable price
Marugame Udon - nothing like a hot bowl of udon and an amazing selection of tempura
Bopomofo Cafe - Boba cafe co-founded by Wong Fu's Philip Wang!
Grand Central Market - one of the best food halls located in the heart of DTLA
Tacos el Comelon - the best little taco truck at our old stomping grounds in DTLA