IRE24 Guide to Anaheim

Welcome to Anaheim!

If you’re attending IRE24 and looking for some ways to step away from the conference bubble (in addition to Disney, of course), here are some local events and places to check out! Please note, most events here are not affiliated with IRE, and this is not an exhaustive list. 

• IRE Game Night: Meet old friends or make new ones at IRE’s Game Night on Thursday, June 20. We'll set up tables in Platinum 5 with games provided, or feel free to bring your own. Everyone is welcome!
  *At the conference venue

• Taste of Japan: A festival featuring authentic Japanese foods, pop culture, Anime and more June 21-23.
  STC Anaheim Gardenwalk, 400 W. Disney Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

• Haster Basin Recreational Park: Community park with jogging trails and fields.
  12952 Lampson Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92840

• AAJA-LA & CCNMA Mixer: Network with other journalists at Golden Road Brewing on Saturday, June 20! AAJA and CCNMA are providing some appetizers, and all are welcome to attend (even if you’re not going to the IRE Conference). Register at this link by Thursday, June 20.
  2210 E Orangewood Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806

• Anaheim Indoor Marketplace: The Anaheim Marketplace is “the largest indoor swap meet in Orange County.” Plus, live entertainment and various international dining options. 
  1440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

• Anaheim Packing District: An orange processing plant converted into a hip food hall! Enjoy diverse cuisines and unique foods, like chicken tikka poutine or cheeseburger egg rolls.
  440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805

• Beats on Center Street: Join Downtown Anaheim and Anaheim Packing District on Friday, June 21st for Make Music Day, “a worldwide celebration of music.”
  131-211 W. Center Street Promenade Anaheim, CA 92805

• Yoga on the Beach: Donation-based early morning and evening yoga classes on Huntington Beach.
  Left side Tower 14, 14th Street & PCH Huntington Beach, CA 92648

• Huntington Beach Pier: Described as a community focal point, the Huntington Beach Pier is "one of the longest piers on the West Coast.”
  Main Street & Pacific Coast Highway Huntington Beach, CA, 92648

IRE's annual investigative journalism conference will take place June 20-23 in Anaheim. Learn more about the conference, explore the schedule and register here.