The Anaheim Convention Center is a large, city-owned event venue at 800 W Katella Ave. in Anaheim, California. It hosts trade shows, conventions, meetings and other events, so check the event organizer’s access and admission rules before planning your visit.
- Address: 800 W Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802
- Opened: 1967
- Event range: Trade shows, conventions, corporate events, consumer shows, meetings and social functions
- Parking: Event parking is based on availability
Where is the Anaheim Convention Center?
The Anaheim Convention Center is at 800 W Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802. The City of Anaheim says it is the largest convention center on the West Coast, with glass walls that rise 190 feet.
The city says the venue hosts approximately 300 events and welcomes more than 1 million visitors each year. Its spaces include Halls A, B, C, D and E, the Anaheim Convention Center Arena, Grand Plaza and Arena Plaza, connected by a pedestrian corridor.
How do you check event dates and admission?
Event dates, hours and admission rules depend on the organizer, so check the event’s official information before you make plans. The venue hosts both trade events and public-facing shows, and access can differ between them.
For example, NAMM describes its show as a business-to-business trade event for qualified professionals, with registration subject to eligibility verification. WonderCon has announced a return to Anaheim, with further announcements directed through its official channels. For event-specific details, check the official site before you go.
For NAMM attendees, the organizer says the convention center is fully ADA compliant and permits service animals onsite. It also sets a maximum bag size of 17 × 12 × 8 inches; large bags and luggage are not permitted inside the event.
Plan parking and your arrival
The City of Anaheim’s parking guide identifies Car Park 1 (ACC North), Car Park 2 (Hilton), and Car Parks 4, 5, 6 and 7. It also marks rideshare pickup and drop-off areas, taxi staging and Transit Plaza. The venue has 1,350 parking spaces, and event parking is based on availability.
City parking rules say a parking ticket is valid for one entry only, with no in-and-out parking. Overnight parking is prohibited. A vehicle still onsite at 2 a.m. or an hour past the end of an event, whichever is later, may be cited.
Exhibitor parking has separate in-and-out privileges through the West Street entrance only; re-entry depends on space and requires the daily paid parking receipt and exhibitor badge.
ARTIC offers connections and services that include Amtrak, Metrolink, Greyhound, Megabus, OCTA bus service, Anaheim Resort Transportation, taxis, bike lockers and racks, plus auto and carpool or vanpool parking. The Anaheim public transport guide can help you understand local transit options.
Check venue services and event rules
Event organizers may provide useful venue-specific details. NAMM identifies nursing rooms in Convention Center Lobbies B and D, with no key required, and lists ATMs in the Anaheim Marriott and Hilton Anaheim lobbies.
NAMM also says smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the Convention Center and in courtyard and balcony areas. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas at least 25 feet from building entrances. Follow the rules for your own event, since organizer instructions can vary.
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FAQs
Who owns and operates the Anaheim Convention Center?
The City of Anaheim owns and operates the venue. It opened in 1967.
Is parking guaranteed at the convention center?
No. The city says event parking is based on availability, and its parking tickets are valid for one entry only.
Can you bring luggage inside an event?
Rules depend on the event organizer. NAMM says large bags and luggage are not permitted at its event, and bags and personal items must not exceed 17 × 12 × 8 inches.