Disney's California Adventure Dining & Shopping

Getting hungry? Golden State self-serve dining includes: Taste Pilots’ Grill for gourmet burgers and ribs; Bountiful Valley Farmers Market for fresh-from-the-farm wrap sandwiches, baked potatoes, salads and turkey legs; Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill serving authentic tacos, nachos and more; Pacific Wharf Café, hosted by The Boudin Bakery and serving salads and soups cradled in fresh-baked sourdough bread bowls. For refreshing and tasty shakes try Rita’s Baja blenders or Sam Andreas shakes.

Restaurants and quick service food are located throughout the art-deco inspired Backlot. The ABC Soap Opera Bistro, featuring replicas of actual sets from a variety of ABC daytime dramas provide the dining space. Guests can enjoy sit-down restaurant service along sudsy inspired entertainment from the costumed-as-soap-opera-characters service staff. For a quick chili cheese dog or Sicilian Sausage, step up to the window at Award Wieners on Hollywood Boulevard for the Best Wiener in a Supporting Role. The Fairfax Market offers fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts while Hollywood & Dine pays tribute in its décor to the glamour days of Tinseltown and features Asian specialties, burgers, deli sandwiches and pizza. Stop at Schmoozies for frothy blended smoothies and gourmet coffee.

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There are plenty of shops to look for that one special merchandise piece to take home. The shopping section below outlines some of the experiences awaiting the Disney's California Adventure guest.

Dining

Golden State

The Vineyard Room, at the Golden Vine Winery - Featuring a set menu of fine cuisine inspired by California's Wine Country. The Vineyard Room offers a relaxing and elegant setting where food and wine are expertly paired by the knowledgeable staff. Priority Seating Available for this restaurant.
Wine Country Trattoria, at the Golden Vine Winery - Delicious Italian country cuisine served inside the cozy dining room or alfresco on the terrace. Discover a menu filled with family favorites such as sausage lasagna, pastas and grilled sandwiches, plus robust soups and salads. Priority Seating Available for this restaurant.
Taste Pilot's Grill - Serving up gourmet burgers and ribs to break the hunger barrier!
Pacific Wharf District - Enjoy salads and soups cradles in fresh-baked sourdough bread bowls at the Pacific Wharf Cafe. Find authentic tacos, nachos and more at the Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill, hosted by Mission Foods. The Pacific Wharf Distribution Co. features Karl Straiss handcrafted beers.

Hollywood Pictures Backlot

Award Weiners - Home of Hollywood's hippest hot dogs and gourmet sausages.
Schmoozies - Take a Hollywood power break with a delicious juice smoothie.

Paradise Pier

Ariel's Grotto - Visit with favorite Disney Characters at "Ariel's Disney Princess Celebration" as you dine on home-style dishes like battered fish, chicken biscuit pie, pastas, soups and salads; as well as fun foods just for kids. Priority Seating Available for this restaurant.
Burger Invasion - Share a California tradition by reveling in the nostalgic glory of this Route 66-style hamburger restaurant. A 45-foot hamburger doubles as a space ship! It's an out-of-this-world burger experience. Hosted by McDonald's
Catch a Flave - Cool down on the hottest summer day with this scrumptious soft-serve ice cream with a flavorful twist.
Corn Dog Castle - Treat yourself like a monarch and enjoy a royally-delicious batter-dipped corn dog.
Malibu-ritos - Savor the best seaside burritos this side of Santa Monica.
Pizza Oom Mow Mow - Featuring pizzas with outrageous toppings, plus salads and more! This surf-themed eatery will break your waves of hunger.
Strips, Dips 'n Chips - Enjoy chicken strips and French fries with your choice of dips and sauces for each.

"a bug's land"

Bountiful Valley Farmer's Markey - Join us on a picnic where ants aren't a nuisance - they're part of the fun! Everyone's favorite picnic foods are featured, including BBQ Chicken and Beef Brisket; plus Chicken Legs or Peanut Butter & Jelly Wraps with Gummy Worms for junior bug-ologists.
San Andreas Shakes - It's not your "fault" if you can't resist these tempting treats.

Sunshine Plaza

Baker's Field Bakery - Make an express stop at this "train" for some baked goods and beverages. Hosted by Nescafé.
Bur-r-r Bank Ice Cream - Enjoy ice cream with a waffle cone or as a sundae. Hosted by Nestlé Ice Cream.

Disney Dining Priority Seating - Priority dining arrangements are available at any of the 20 full-service restaurants throughout the Disneyland Resort, including Character Dining, Casual Dining and Fine Dining. Call (714) 781-DINE (3463).

Shopping

Starting in the Golden State district, theming plays a key role in every dining and shopping environment. First stop, Condor Flats, where aviation rules. Shops include: Fly ‘n’ Buy, reminiscent of an old desert airfield gas station. Here the thrill of flight inspires guests to relive the dreams of flight pioneers who reached for the sky. Aviation-inspired product abounds from authentic flight jackets, to t-shirts, hats and novelty accessories. Ties, watches, clocks, radios, patches, decals and other aviation souvenirs are displayed.

Rushin’ River Outfitters, situated at the edge of Grizzly Peak Mountain, is the place for the outdoorsman in everyone. Rustic inside and out, the shop is decorated from floor to ceiling with outdoor gear and offers merchandise such as backpacks, sport bottles, compass watches, canteens and rugged clothing that reflect the theme of the area. Located near Bountiful Valley Farm is Santa Rose Seed and Supply. A small farm inspired building, it houses a garden of gifts from kids planting kits to Italian herb garden starters, wine guides, gourmet sauces, salad dressings and more.

It’s on to the Hollywood Pictures Backlot where glamour, glitz and tongue-in-cheek fun provide the inspiration for all the shops and eateries. ABC soap opera aficionados can shop for apparel and themed merchandise from their favorite TV daytime drama at the ABC Soaplink. One-of-a-kind pieces actually worn by characters that appear on such shows as General Hospital, All My Children, Port Charles and One Life to Live are for sale at this first-of-it-kind store. The shop also features costume displays and a video wall showcasing continuous clips from each of the programs. Shop for tinseltown souvenirs at Gone Hollywood, Muppet keepsakes at Rizzo’s Prop & Pawn Shop and artistic Gallery pieces and merchandise inspired by Disney animation, films and attractions at Off the Page.

The sun splashed atmosphere of a California beachfront amusement pier provides the backdrop for the color and fun of the shopping experiences offered at Paradise Pier. Among the fun destinations: Dinosaur Jack’s Sunglass Shack, a huge hot pink dinosaur sporting yellow polka dots and wearing sunglasses. Step inside the towering creature where an eclectic mix of trendy shades can be purchased. Man Hat ‘n’ Beach provides surf-inspired merchandise and trendy beachwear; Point Mugu Tattoo features a vast array of fun-filled temporary tattoos and Treasures in Paradise offers mementos of the California Screamin’ roller coaster along with beachfront souvenirs and toys.