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Visiting inland Orange County

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Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

WHERE TO STAY

Ramada Maingate, 1650 S. Harbor Blvd., Anaheim 92802; (714) 772-0440, https://www.ramadamaingate.com. Across the street from Disneyland, with 186 rooms, heated pool, free parking, Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. Most rooms usually $89-$169.

Ayres Inn, 3737 W. Chapman Ave., Orange 92868; (714) 978-9168, https://www.ayresorange.com. Within two miles of Disneyland, Angel Stadium and the Honda Center. 129 rooms, pool and café. Rates $109-$119, breakfast and parking included.

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Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa 92626; (714) 540-2500, https://www.westinsouthcoastplaza.com. Has 393 rooms, connecting to South Coast Plaza by a pedestrian bridge over Bristol Street. Weekend rates usually $109-$189, weekday rates often $279 or more.

WHERE TO EAT

East Borough, at the Camp, 2937 Bristol St., D102, Costa Mesa 92626; (714) 641-5010, https://www.east-borough.com. A snack patio with Vietnamese spring rolls, sandwiches, noodles and salads, all $7.35 or less. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

Seasons 52, South Coast Plaza, Suite 2802, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 92626; (714) 437-5252, https://www.seasons52.com. Seasonally inspired dishes served in a dark, woodsy dining room. Every item fewer than 475 calories. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Dinner main courses $13.95-$26.75.

Cook’s Corner, 19152 Santiago Canyon Road, Trabuco Canyon 92679; (949) 858-0266, https://www.cookscorners.com. Burgers and such. Prices up to $8.25. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Gabbi’s Mexican Kitchen, 141 S. Glassell St., Orange 92866; (714) 633-3038, https://www.gabbipatrick.com/gabbis-mexican-kitchen. Dinner main dishes $16-$22. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

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WHAT TO SEE

Disneyland, 1313 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim 92802. Tickets and reservations, (714) 781-4400; vacation packages (714) 520-5060; disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland. Adults $76 a day; children ages 3 to 9, $68.

Knott’s Berry Farm, 8039 Beach Blvd., Buena Park, 90620; (714) 220-5200, https://www.knotts.com. Adult admission, $56.99, or $46.99 for Southern California residents; children ages 3-11, $24.99.

Orange County Great Park, Sand Canyon Avenue exit off Interstate 5, Irvine 92623; (866) 829-3829; https://www.ocgp.org. See website for directions.

Nixon Presidential Library & Museum, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda 92886; (714) 983-9120 (for National Archives staffers) or (714) 993-5075 (for Nixon Foundation staffers who handle special events); https://www.nixonlibrary.gov. Open daily. Adult admission, $9.95; children 7-11 $3.75; children younger than 6 admitted free. .

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