Self Guided Sustainability Tour - Anaheim
The following businesses, restaurants and experiences are recommended because they are known to be eco-friendly, nature-driven, sustainable and just plain cool. We encourage you to check out these locations during your free time.
The Packing House at Anaheim Packing District
Built in 1919, the Packing House was originally built as a Sunkist citrus packing house used to wash, grade, and pack the citrus before being sent across the country. Today, it is reused as a trendy food hall and marketplace that has solar panels installed for clean energy. Many of the plants around the Packing District are also drought-tolerant, further contributing to water preservation. The Packing House also counts on 2 EV charging stations to accommodate guests with electric vehicles and they have a compost bin for all tenants to dispose of their organic waste.
Eco Now serves as a beacon in Anaheim for sustainable living, striving to assist consumers in making environmentally conscious choices. With a commitment to education, they offer locally sourced, handmade, and eco-friendly goods to minimize waste and contribute to the city's sustainability efforts. Visit Eco Now’s zero waste shop and refill station in Anaheim at 207 W Center Street Promenade Anaheim, California 92805.
“Your Boutique Second Hand Store” Here eco-conscious shoppers find sustainable style alongside the coolest vintage Disney treasures. Explore their curated selection for budget-friendly fashion that supports environmentally friendly practices while adding unique flair to your wardrobe. To find Thriftyland101 head to 840 N Euclid St, Santa Ana, CA 92703.
An upscale American farm-to-table restaurant set inside a modern greenhouse within the Anaheim Packing District. They source all their food supplies locally to support farmers and fishmongers from San Pedro to the Central Valley. The coffee they serve also comes from a female-owned roaster Sir Owlverick’s out of Anaheim, too.
In addition to partnering with local farmers, fishermen, bakers and artisan cheesemakers, THE RANCH grows organic produce at their farm located in the foothills of the city of Orange and the Santa Ana Mountains.
The restaurant accolades are numerous as is the recognition for Chef Bruno’s humanitarian efforts. In 2005, he launched Caterina’s Club inspired by his mother. His organization serves 5,000 warm meals to children in need each night and have served over 5.5 million meals to date.
