10 Best Places to Eat and Shop at Downtown Disney District in California

Looking for something to do after your trip to Disneyland California? Or do you just need a bit of Disney magic during your holiday? This calls for a trip to Downtown Disney, a shopping and dining area just right outside Disneyland California. 

If it’s your first time going to the most magical place on earth, you can make the most out of your visit to Disneyland California with our guide:

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Ready? Here’s everything you need to know about Downtown Disney – 

Downtown Disney District is a bustling open-air walking promenade. Downtown Disney is located in the heart of the Disneyland Resort right by Disneyland Drive, between all the Disneyland on-site hotels right outside the gates of Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Specifically, it’s located at 1580 Disneyland Dr. Anaheim, CA 92802

It’s an area where you can dine and shop before, after, or during your stay at Disneyland California. There are a lot of restaurants and shops to choose from, and even places for family entertainment. Of course, it’s filled with Disney-themed goodies, too!

You won’t need a Disneyland ticket to enter this area. 

So, how does Downtown Disney differ from Disneyland? Downtown Disney is basically the area right outside Disneyland California’s theme parks. It doesn’t include the attractions you see at Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park, but instead, it has a wide range of shops and dining areas for you to enjoy. Of course, being just outside the park, many establishments feature Disney-themed items.

With Downtown Disney being a completely separate area to from Disneyland, it doesn’t require a ticket or entrance fee to visit. Despite Downtown Disney connecting all three on-site Disneyland Resort Hotels, there’s no need to book a park ticket—but where’s the fun in that? Book your Disneyland California tickets to complete your California holiday!

Yes! With Downtown Disney’s convenient location, Disneyland is a minute walk away, and Disney California Adventure is a five-minute walk. Now that you know exactly what Downtown Disney is, you can check out what restaurants and stores they offer. 

Craving for some Creole and Cajun cuisine? Hop on to Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen, a two-story restaurant that will serve everyone special Louisiana dishes! They serve dishes like gumbo ya-ya, southern fried chicken, red beans and rice, seafood, po'boy sandwiches, and pasta jambalaya.

After your meal, make sure to grab some fresh beignets at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express!

Take a quick trip to southern Italy when you dine at Naples Ristorante e Bar. Feast on classic Italian dishes like chicken parmigiana and spaghetti and meatballs, or specialties like house-made pastas and thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas. Other than these delicious main course dishes, save some room for desserts, such as tiramisu, cannoli, panna cotta, gelati or sorbetti!

Can’t get enough of Mexican food? Tortilla Jo’s will more than satisfy your craving. Start off with classic appetizers like loaded nachos, then dig into street tacos, fajitas, and more of your favourite south-of-the-border dishes!

For a more fine dining experience, you can check out Catal, where they offer modern Mediterranean food. Their menu changes every season, so it’s best to check out the menu for yourself when the time comes. However, they do have a permanent menu that serves a variety of salads and interesting dishes like Skuna Bay Salmon and Strozzapreti pasta.

Come over to La Brea Bakery to start your day right with a hearty breakfast. They serve freshly-baked bread, hearty salads, and a variety of sandwiches. Additionally, brunch is served until three in the afternoon—perfect for all the brunch lovers out there!

If you didn’t get enough souvenirs from Disneyland California, make sure to pass by World of Disney! Here, you can purchase toys, clothing, and even accessories to expand your Disney collection. This is the West Coast's largest selection of Disney souvenirs—you’re bound to bring home more than one item from this shop!

Go on a trip to a galaxy far far away when you shop at Star Wars Trading Post! Other than Disneyland Park’s Planet Batuu, you can also get authentic Star Wars merchandise here—toys, clothes, and other gifts that would make any Jedi happy.

Right in the middle of Downtown Disney, you will find Marceline’s Confectionary—an​​ old-fashioned candy shop named after the small Missouri town where Walt Disney lived as a boy. Bring home Minnie Mouse candy apples, chocolate-dipped pretzels, milk chocolate-covered marshmallows and more. There are just too many treats to list down, so don’t forget to visit this sweet spot to see them for yourself!

Dress up as your favourite Disney character by buying costumes at the Disney Dress Up shop! They offer unique and one-of-a-kind Disney-influenced creations so that you can wear a bit of Disney magic every day. 

Take a visit to WonderGround Gallery where you can look at Disney-inspired artworks and purchase pieces that speak to you. Many artists will also be there in person so you can have pieces signed and even ask them to talk more about their works. Their displays change often, so you’ll never know what to expect to see at the WonderGround Gallery!

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