Anaheim GardenWalk

What Anaheim GardenWalk does

Anaheim GardenWalk is a multi-level retail, dining, and entertainment complex located at 400 West Disney Way, Anaheim, California, situated immediately adjacent to Disneyland Resort and across from the Anaheim Convention Center. The property is owned by STC Management and operates with a digital presence managed by Placewise LLC. It hosts more than 30 tenants spanning dining (House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, California Pizza Kitchen, The Cheesecake Factory, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Roy's Restaurant, McCormick & Schmick's), entertainment (House of Blues live music venue, AMC GardenWalk 6, Billy Beez indoor play park, Bowlero blacklight bowling, Mission Escape Games, Heat Ultra Lounge), and retail (Swarovski, Pandora, Factory Xtreme). The venue primarily serves Disneyland tourists, Anaheim Convention Center attendees, and Orange County local residents, with operating hours of 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily.

The underlying technology is consumer-facing and modest in scope: a Placewise-powered website with tenant directory, event calendar, virtual tour, and privacy/accessibility compliance infrastructure. Tenant-level integrations extend to third-party delivery platforms (DoorDash, Grubhub, UberEats, Postmates), reservation systems (OpenTable), and contactless ordering (Clover). There is no proprietary technology platform, AI capability, or differentiated software architecture disclosed. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees, consistent with a property management operation rather than a technology-intensive business.

The business model rests on three revenue streams: recurring retail and restaurant tenant leasing income from 30+ tenants; transactional parking services at $20 all-day rates with promotional validation through the Shop and Park Deal across four parking structures (P1-P4); and event space rental at Artist Row and other venues for community events, watch parties, and private functions. Pricing at the tenant level is set independently by each restaurant and retailer; the complex itself charges no general admission. No financial disclosures, funding history, leadership team details, or revenue figures are publicly available, representing a notable gap for any investment underwriting.

Name

Anaheim GardenWalk

Legal name

STC Management

Website

https://anaheimgardenwalk.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anaheim GardenWalk is a privately-owned retail, dining, and entertainment complex in Anaheim, California, adjacent to Disneyland Resort and across from the Anaheim Convention Center. Operated by STC Management, it houses 30+ tenants including House of Blues and AMC Theatres, serving tourists, convention attendees, and local residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shopping Center & Entertainment Complex

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Amusement and Theme Parks (713110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJAEAF

Resort/Hotel-Integrated Parks (On-Property Theme/Water Parks)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Theme Parks, Water Parks & Family Entertainment Centers

SECONDARYTHAHAAAH

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Conference & Convention Venues (Convention Centers, Civic Centers)

Keywords

• Shopping center leasing
• Entertainment complex operations
• Dining venue curation
• Event space rental
• Retail property management

Headquarters

HQ city

Anaheim

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Tenant Leasing: Revenue generated from leasing retail and restaurant space to various tenants including House of Blues, AMC Theatres, multiple dining establishments, and retail stores.
2. Parking Services: Parking fees collected from visitors, with promotional discounts offered through tenant partnerships such as the Shop and Park Deal offering $10 off all-day parking with purchases at participating venues.
3. Event Space Rental: Revenue from hosting events including watch parties (World Cup), community markets (Boots & Blooms), and private events at venues like Artist Row.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anaheim GardenWalk operates a physical shopping, dining, and entertainment complex in Anaheim, California, leasing space to a curated mix of over 30 tenants including restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues (e.g., House of Blues, AMC Theatres, Billy Beez, Bowlero). The property generates revenue from tenant leases, on-site parking (with validation discounts), event space rentals (such as Artist Row community events and World Cup watch parties), and ancillary services including EV charging and auto detailing.

Product overview

Anaheim GardenWalk is a large shopping, dining, and entertainment complex (outdoor retail center) located adjacent to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The property operates as a unified platform comprising multiple sub-brands: a diverse collection of popular restaurants (Dining Venues), retail stores (Retail Stores), and entertainment venues (Entertainment Venues). Key entertainment anchors include House of Blues Anaheim (live music concert venue) and AMC Anaheim GardenWalk 6 (movie theater), along with family attractions like Billy Beez indoor play park and Artist Row outdoor destination. The complex also offers ancillary services including parking facilities with EV charging stations and virtual tour capabilities. Rather than a traditional software product, this is a physical commercial real estate property featuring tenant storefronts, restaurants, and entertainment venues managed through a digital directory and event platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Anaheim GardenWalk Shopping Center A shopping, dining, and entertainment complex located adjacent to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, offering popular restaurants, retail stores, nightlife venues, and live entertainment including House of Blues Anaheim. Leases space to over 30 tenants and operates as a unified visitor destination.
• Parking Services On-site parking facilities with the Shop and Park Deal offering $10 off all-day parking with purchases at participating venues. Validates parking for House of Blues guests (2 hours). Pricing starts at $20 for all-day parking.
• EV Charging Stations Electric vehicle charging stations available on-site for visitors driving electric vehicles.
• Auto Detailing Services On-site auto detailing services offered to visitors at the complex.
• Artist Row Event Space Outdoor event space at Anaheim GardenWalk featuring chef-driven food hall, outdoor beer garden, live music, rotating art experiences, creator events, sports watch parties, and private event spaces for community gatherings and private bookings.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• STC ManagementcoreOthersSTC Management is the owner of Anaheim GardenWalk, holding the property and overall business responsibility.
• Placewise LLCcoreOthersPlacewise LLC operates the Anaheim GardenWalk website and digital presence. They provide website hosting, digital marketing, and tenant management platform services.
• Artist RowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArtist Row is an outdoor entertainment destination within Anaheim GardenWalk featuring chef-driven food hall, outdoor beer garden, live music, and event spaces. Co-branded as the location for World Cup watch parties and community events.
• House of Blues AnaheimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouse of Blues is a flagship entertainment tenant at Anaheim GardenWalk, featuring live music venue with Foundation Room VIP space, restaurant and bar. The venue is a major draw for the complex.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Westfield Century City: Major Southern California lifestyle center operated by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield combining retail, dining, and entertainment; comparable large-format curated retail/entertainment destination.
• Santana Row: Mixed-use retail, dining, and entertainment district in San Jose combining national retailers, restaurants, and event programming; directly comparable urban-suburban lifestyle/dining/entertainment destination concept.
• The Grove: Open-air lifestyle center in Los Angeles combining upscale retail, dining, and entertainment in a destination format; comparable concept as a curated shopping/dining/entertainment experience competing for tourist and local discretionary spend.
• Third Street Promenade: Outdoor pedestrian shopping and entertainment district in Santa Monica combining retail, dining, and street-level entertainment; comparable open-air shopping/entertainment district format.
• Universal CityWalk Hollywood: Theme-park-adjacent entertainment, dining, and retail promenade operated by Universal Studios Hollywood; same concept (dining/entertainment destination powered by park foot traffic) and overlapping tenant profile including live music venues, restaurants, and movie theaters.
• Americana at Brand: Outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment center in Glendale mixing national retailers, restaurants, and family entertainment; comparable lifestyle/entertainment complex positioning.
• Irvine Spectrum Center: Large open-air shopping center in Irvine, California with dining, entertainment, and event programming including an Eddie V's and large-format retailers; comparable Southern California mixed-use retail/entertainment destination.
• Disney Springs: Disney's larger Orlando flagship of the same entertainment-shopping-dining district model with House of Blues as a marquee tenant; directly comparable concept serving theme park visitors with a mix of dining, retail, and entertainment venues.
• Downtown Disney District: Disney-operated outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment district directly adjacent to Disneyland Resort on the same Anaheim campus; near-identical dining/retail/entertainment mix and literally overlapping catchment area with Anaheim GardenWalk.
• Fashion Island Newport Beach: Open-air retail and dining destination in Newport Beach combining upscale shopping, restaurants, and entertainment including a movie theater; comparable coastal Southern California shopping/dining/entertainment format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheGardenWalk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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