We love Disneyland! It is such a magical place, and was a great memory for us when we went together back in 2017. We recommend both parks, Disneyland for the nostalgia and Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, and California Adventures for Cars Land and Pixar Pier.
Huntington Beach is one of our favorite places to visit. We made a trip down here in 2017 and loved watching the surfers, walking through the town and pier, eating at the local spots, and relaxing on the beach.
Crystal Cove is a beautiful state park nearby with beach access and hiking trails! Also, highly reccomend bloody mary's and brunch at The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove.
Right outside of Disneyland is this outdoor shopping & dining center. There are tons of shops, restaurants, and bars to explore here! They have ice cream at Salt & Straw (a PNW favorite), yummy beignets at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen, and many other visit worthy places!
Come explore Los Angeles!! About 45 minutes-1 hour away! There is so much to do: Griffith Observatory at sunset, hike Runyan Canyon Park, Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Venice Beach, LA Museum of Art, Universal Studios, Santa Monica Pier... the list is endless! And so is the traffic...
An outdoor entertainment, shopping, and dining center!