book us now! we’re central to frightfully fun Halloween good times

We’re just a few days away from the first official day of autumn (Saturday, September 23), which ushers in a season of frightfully fun Halloween good times throughout Orange County. Luckily for Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground guests, they are central to all the whimsy, frights, and mayhem.

Book Us Now! We’re Central to a Good Cause or Frightful Fun

Prepare for spooktacular fun as the Anaheim Fall Festival and Halloween Parade are just around the corner! Mark your calendars for October 28, 2023, as the streets of downtown Anaheim come alive with autumnal enchantment and Halloween merriment. This year promises to be bigger and more bewitching than ever since this year marks the 100th anniversary of the Anaheim Fall Festival (1923), followed next year by the centennial of the Anaheim Halloween Parade (1924).

Take an Exciting Walk With Presidents and Patriots Right Here in OC!

During this week of celebrating the Fourth of July, or any time of year you’re feeling patriotic or nostalgic for some American history, use Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground as your home base to take exciting walks with presidents and patriots at two Orange County destination gems: Knott’s Independence Hall and the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum.

No Trick! It’s Frightful That We’re Halfway to Halloween! Scary!

Can you believe it? We’re halfway to Halloween already! Here at Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground, we LOVE Halloween! It’s one of our favorite times of the year. It’s exciting to have Disneyland Resort across the street with its frightfully fun Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. And we’re always scared silly […]

Building 2 undergoes a major transformation at HoJo Anaheim!

Hello HoJo fans! If you’ve visited recently you may have noticed that Building 2 at HoJo Anaheim is currently closed as it undergoes a major overhaul.  Since November, we’ve been hard at work gutting the entire building to create an entirely new guest experience for you to enjoy starting later this year.     Building […]

Mattercammers United call HoJo Anaheim home during annual meet-up

Being so close to the magic, HoJo Anaheim has become a home-away-from-home for many Disneyland fans over the years. Our resort-like property, spacious rooms, Castaway Cove water playground, and proximity to the magic has earned us a dedicated fan base from all over the world. But there’s one HoJo amenity that’s especially unique. Our live […]

HoJo Anaheim rocks the dots for National Polka Dot Day!

As you may know, our pals Mickey and Minnie are currently celebrating their big 90th birthdays at Disneyland! HoJo Anaheim wanted to join the fun and National Polka Dot Day seemed like the perfect opportunity to rock the dots with our own special Mouse-inspired pool party! Our friends from @Sunstaches, @KidsEmbrace, @BumkinsBaby, @BuyHappyFeet and @BuckleDownProducts […]

10 reasons to make HoJo Anaheim your home for the holidays

With October in full swing, now is the perfect time to finalize your holiday getaway plans and what better place to stay than HoJo Anaheim?  We’ve put together 10 great reasons to make HoJo your home for the holidays:   Holiday Candy at the front desk Whether you’re checking in, or on the way out […]

HoJo celebrates Talk Like a Pirate Day with swashbuckling fun!

Avast there, me hearties!  Last week ye olde crew at HoJo Anaheim celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day with a mighty fine gathering of our hotel guests and invited buccaneers!   Our very own Castaway Cove pirate-themed water playground was the perfect place to celebrate such a seaworthy occasion.   HoJo guests were treated to […]