Plan your trip

Travel & Stay

Coming from out of town? Here are a few favorite things to do nearby and some convenient places to stay. Our two venues sit about ten minutes apart in Orange County, California.

Things to do

Disneyland Resort

≈15 min

Theme park · Anaheim

Two magical theme parks plus the free-to-stroll Downtown Disney District for shopping and dining.

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Asian Garden Mall (Phước Lộc Thọ)

≈10 min

Little Saigon · Westminster

The heart of Little Saigon — authentic phở and bánh mì, shops, and culture along Bolsa Avenue.

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South Coast Plaza

≈10–15 min

Shopping & dining · Costa Mesa

The West Coast's premier shopping destination, with 250+ boutiques and acclaimed restaurants.

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Huntington Beach Pier

≈20–25 min

Beach · Huntington Beach

Surf City USA — walk the iconic pier, catch the sunset, and enjoy the shops along Main Street.

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Old Towne Orange Plaza

≈15 min

Historic district · Orange

A charming, walkable plaza brimming with antique shops, cozy cafés, and vintage soda fountains.

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Bowers Museum

≈15 min

Art & culture · Santa Ana

Orange County's premier art museum, with world-class Asian, Pacific, and pre-Columbian collections.

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Anaheim Packing District

≈15–20 min

Food hall · Anaheim

A buzzing food hall in a restored 1919 citrus-packing house — 30+ artisan eateries and bars.

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Laguna Beach

≈35–45 min

Beach & arts · Laguna Beach

Coves, tide pools, galleries, and clifftop views — a gorgeous seaside day trip.

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Where to stay

A few convenient, well-reviewed options near our venues and the airport. These are suggestions to make planning easier — we'd recommend booking early.

Hilton Garden Inn Anaheim/Garden Grove

Mid-range · Garden Grove

≈5 min to the ceremony · ≈15–18 min to the reception

Reliable full-service Hilton on Harbor Blvd with a heated pool and on-site restaurant.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Anaheim Garden Grove

Budget–mid · Garden Grove

≈5 min to the ceremony · ≈15–18 min to the reception

Clean, dependable Hampton with free hot breakfast and an outdoor pool, near Little Saigon dining.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

Mid-range · Garden Grove

≈5 min to the ceremony · ≈15–18 min to the reception

All-suite hotel with free made-to-order breakfast — great for families or groups needing extra room.

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Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport (DoubleTree by Hilton)

Mid-range · Santa Ana · near the airport

≈15 min to the reception · ≈5 min to the airport

Renovated DoubleTree minutes from the reception and the airport, with an outdoor pool.

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Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Mid-range · Costa Mesa · South Coast

≈12 min to the reception · ≈5 min to the airport

Charming European-style hotel near South Coast Plaza, with a free airport shuttle and a bistro.

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Atrium Hotel

Mid-range · Irvine · across from the airport

≈15–18 min to the reception · across from the airport

A longtime OC landmark with a resort-style tropical pool, cabanas, and daily hot breakfast.

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Getting here

Airports

SNA — John Wayne / Orange County — closest, recommended≈15–20 min to both venues
LGB — Long Beach≈25–35 min
LAX — Los Angeles International≈45–75 min, traffic dependent

Getting around

We'd recommend renting a car — Orange County is spread out, and the ceremony and reception are in neighboring cities about ten minutes apart. Rental counters are at all three airports. Uber and Lyft are widely available too if you'd rather not drive.

Good to know

Fly into SNA (John Wayne) if you can — it's only 15–20 minutes from both venues and far calmer than LAX.
January here is mild but it's the rainy season: highs in the 60s–70s°F, evenings in the 40s–50s°F. Bring a light jacket for the reception and a small umbrella just in case.
The ceremony begins at 10:30 AM at Christ Cathedral, a large campus — please aim to arrive 20–30 minutes early for parking.
You'll be right by Little Saigon — leave room for the incredible Vietnamese food nearby: phở, bánh mì, cơm tấm, and Vietnamese coffee.

These are our suggestions to help you plan — not formal endorsements. Please confirm current prices and availability directly with each hotel.