There is a walking bridge to cross PCH from the venue.
Even if you don't visit the parks, consider walking around Downtown Disney for shops and restaurants!
For my baseball fan friends
Recs from two foodies: - Bear Flag Fish Co. (Huntington Beach) - Mama D's Italian Kitchen (Newport Beach) - Shin-Sen-Gumi Hakata Ramen (Fountain Valley) - Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (Costa Mesa) - Golden Road Brewery (Huntington Beach) - Ballast Point Brewing (Long Beach) - Brodard Restaurant (Fountain Valley) - Marugame Udon (Costa Mesa) - Din Tai Fung (Costa Mesa) *FYI, long waits at Marugame and Din Tai Fung but you can shop at South Coast Plaza in the meantime
In order from closest to furthest: 1. Pacific City Circle (literally down the street) 2. Fashion Island in Newport Beach 3. South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa
Consider renting a car and doing day trips to LA or SD!