Helpful hints from Anaheim Welcome to Anaheim, the home of Disney- land and the California Angels, and one of the most exciting recreational and vacation destinations in the country.

For those flying, Anaheim can be reached by four major airports-Los Angeles, Long Beach, Ontario, and Orange County-all served by airport bus service. During popular travel hours, buses operate approximately every 30 minutes between Los Angeles In- ternational Airport (LAX) and Disneyland/ Anaheim and frequently between Orange County Airport and the Disneyland/Anaheim area. The fare between LAX and Disneyland/Anaheim is $2.95; between Orange County and Disneyland/Anaheim, it is $1.25.

Although it rarely rains this time of year in California, we have the March winds. You will be most comfortable in pantsuits or light jackets during the day; however, you may need a warmer jacket or coat during the evening. Temperatures are usually between 70 F to 80 F (21 C to 27 C) during the day dropping to the mid 50s during the night. You will want to include a long dress for evening activities.

Bring comfortable walking shoes because the Convention Center is on a 40-acre site and has two exhibition halls of 10,000 square feet each and 35 meeting rooms. Most of the hotels are within walking distance of the Convention Center where all the meetings will be held. Buses will also be provided for transportation. Anaheim has many fine res- taurants near the Convention Center. A list of restaurants, beauty salons, churches, banks, and shopping centers will be available at the hospitality booth in the registration area.

On arrival at the Convention Center, you will be greeted by hospitable AORN mem- bers dressed navy blue suits and white blouses. We are there to make your week at Congress a memorable one and to assist you in any way possible.

While you are in the area, plan to extend

your stay for a fun-filled vacation. Some places you will want to visit are:

Knott’s Berry Farm for an old-time ad- venture into the past with the “wagon train” trip across the country and the discovery of gold Movieland Wax Museum, the biggest gathering of stars in the world Lion Country Safari, a 20-minute drive to one of the great natural animal attrac- tions a tour of the Queen Mary, the majestic luxury liner purchased in 1967 by the City of Long Beach and developed into a family recreational attraction Marineland, one of the largest aquariums in the world Universal Studio-et a “behind the camera” view of movie and television magic from the comfort of a Glamor Tram covering 420 acres San Juan Capistrano4nown for its beautiful missions and the annual re- turn of the swallows Angels Stadium for baseball fans Santa Anita Race Track, located at the foot of beautiful San Gabriel Mountains for thoroughbred racing Davey’s Locker for a good day of sports fishing off Newport Harbor an island holiday cruise to Catalina the beautiful Music Center in Los Angeles San Diego, one of the most beautiful seaports in the world the desert country to explore the first gold mines.

We are looking forward to meeting old friends and making new friends as we all come together once again at our 24th annual Congress. See you in Anaheim!

Sara Rucker, RN General chairman

AORN 1977 Congress

614 AORN Journal, February 1977, Vol.25, No 3