About
Downtown Anaheim
Some of the world’s most desirable neighborhoods balance the serenity of a secluded community with the exciting bustle of big city living. Anaheim now brings this concept, and a whole new way of living, to life with a vibrant new downtown urban village. Set in the heart of the richly historical Colony District, it features everything from cafes and restaurants, to fabulous nightlife, galleries, and culture. Plus you’ll find all the conveniences that make a neighborhood home, such as quaint parks and churches, schools, the library, and neighborhood shopping and dining.
Our History
More than a century ago, Anaheim was still a small, but booming farming town surrounded by citrus groves, walnut trees, and chili crops. The town’s dirt roads led travelers and townspeople to the city’s center at Center Street and Los Angeles Street (now Lincoln Ave and Anaheim Blvd.), where merchants and city services set up shop. As the town grew, so did the number of classic Craftsman, Spanish Colonial Revival, Queen Anne, and Tudor-style homes — all reflecting the architectural styles of the times. In 1998, the city created the Anaheim Colony Historic District to preserve this rich history and the more than 1,100 historic structures that help tell Anaheim’s story.
