Anaheim was established in 1857 by fifty German families and constituted as the county's second city on March 18, 1876. Anaheim's city boundaries span almost the entire length of Orange County, from Cypress in the west to the Riverside County boundary in the east, covering a varied neighborhood range. Tract houses from the mid-twentieth century prevail in the west. The Anaheim Colony is the biggest of three mixed-use historic districts in downtown Anaheim. Until Disneyland launched in 1955, Anaheim was mostly an agricultural community.

Anaheim, home to A-list destinations such as Disneyland Resort and sports-fan favorites such as Honda Center and Angel Stadium, also has a revitalized downtown and a thriving nightlife scene, making it a vacation paradise for everyone from families to foodies. Anaheim is also the home of two professional sports clubs. Orange County baseball fans go to Anaheim's Angel Stadium to cheer on their summer heroes, the Los Angeles Angels. Anaheim offers a venue for every mood and taste, whether you'd like to rock out to huge stars like the Foo Fighters and Katy Perry or chill out at quieter indie-music clubs.