When you and your team visit the Next Level Sports Complex, you’ll be in the vicinity of both Anaheim and Buena Park, two cities that are home to some of California’s most popular tourist attractions. This means that when your team is done competing for the day, you’ll be just a short drive from amusement parks like Disneyland Park and Knott’s Berry Farm.
If you don’t have enough time or room in your budget to visit attractions like these, there are plenty of other more time and budget-friendly options near the Next Level Sports Complex as well, in addition to a selection of fantastic restaurants that are great dining options for traveling teams.
As likely as you and your team are to enjoy your downtime in this area of California, you’ll also enjoy your time spent at the Next Level Sports Complex as well. It’s fitting that a facility like the Next Level Sports Complex would be located in such a prevalent tourist destination, since it offers one of the state’s premier multi-sport experiences in an innovative, championship-level sports complex.
The complex offers a variety of different venues, including 11 basketball courts that can be converted to 14 volleyball courts, as well as four turf fields. Additional features like free Wi-Fi and over 380 onsite parking spaces make the Next Level Sports Complex exceptionally well-suited for accommodating the upcoming event your team will be participating in.
From the time your team spends competing to the time you all spend together enjoying some of the best attractions and eateries California has to offer, your visit to the Next Level Sports Complex is likely to pan out as one of the best trips you and your team have been on yet.
Things to Do
Knott’s Berry Farm
Located just a short, five-mile drive from the Next Level Sports Complex, Knott’s Berry Farm is an amusement park that offers fun and thrills for guests of all ages. In fact, they’ve been doing just that for almost 100 years. So, no matter what your team’s age range is, you can be sure that everyone will have a good time during your visit to Knott’s Berry Farm.
With 160 acres of exciting attractions, there’s something for everyone in your group to enjoy at this quintessential Californian amusement park. Whether you prefer the adrenaline rush of riding a high-flying roller coaster like GhostRider, the longest, tallest, and fastest wooden roller coaster on the West Coast, or the charm of classic rides like Ferris wheels or bumper cars, Knott’s Berry Farm has got just what you’re looking for and much, much more. 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
For an entertaining dining experience unlike any other, treat your team with a visit to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. There you’ll be transported back in time to discover what it would’ve been like to be a guest of a royal court ten centuries ago.
A dynamic performance featuring heroic knights competing in epic bouts of skill and strength, such as sword-fighting and jousting, will unfold before you, immersing you and your team in the atmosphere of this spellbinding attraction.
Of course, no Medieval Times experience would be complete without a feast of epic proportions. During your visit, you and your team will dine on garlic bread, tomato bisque soup, roasted chicken, succulent sweet corn, herb-basted potatoes, and more. Vegetarian options are available as well, such as a savory three-bean stew with fire roasted tomatoes and brown rice.
Since there was no silverware used in the Middle Ages, you’ll have to enjoy your meal using your hands. If you prefer a more hands-off approach to eating, be prepared to bring your own utensils! 7662 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Downtown Disney District
No trip to this area of California would be complete without a visit to the Downtown Disney District. This premier outdoor promenade has a lot to offer in terms of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.
At the Downtown Disney District you’ll find open-air cafes, live musical entertainment, sparkling boutiques, and of course, everything and anything Disney. If you’re looking to experience all the magic of a Disney park visit without the price of admission, Downtown Disney District is the place to go! 1580 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
AMC Downtown Disney 12 Theaters
If your team has a couple of hours of downtime after a game at the Next Level Sports Complex but not enough time to visit one of the area’s large-scale attractions, take them to see a movie at AMC Downtown Disney 12 Theaters.
There you’ll enjoy a premier theatergoing experience complete with first-class features and amenities. Cutting-edge theater technology like IMAX, RealD 3D, and Dolby Atmos Cinema Sound will all make you feel as if you’re right in the middle of the onscreen action while the theater’s impressive, Art Deco-inspired lobby and concession stand will immerse you in the glitz and glamour of 1920s Hollywood. 1565 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
ESPN Zone Sports Arena
Think you and your team have got game? Put your skills to the test at the ESPN Zone Sports Arena. This action-packed, 10,000-square-foot arcade can be found on the second floor of the popular ESPN Zone restaurant, which is located in the Downtown Disney District. There you can enjoy a variety of arcade classics from yesterday and today, like MoCap Boxing and ESPN Hoop Hysteria.
Once you’ve all had your fill of fun, grab a tasty bite to eat right downstairs or browse the ESPN Zone Studio Store, which is stocked with memorabilia that features all of your favorite teams. 1545 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park
There’s perhaps no California attraction more beloved than the iconic Disneyland Park. If you can fit a visit to Disneyland Park and the neighboring Disney California Adventure Park into your team’s presumably busy schedule, it’s sure to be one of the highlights of your trip to California.
Established in 1955, Disneyland Park has drawn visitors from around the world to Anaheim for over 60 years. One of the reasons for this continued success is because Disneyland Park offers timeless fun for guests young and old. You and your team will discover this for yourselves the moment you walk into the park.
Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by the nostalgic sights and sounds of early 20th-century small-town America in Main Street, U.S.A., one of the park’s eight extravagantly themed lands. The park’s seven other lands will transport you and your team from a remote jungle in a far-off corner of the world to 19th-century New Orleans, the distant future, and beyond.
Although Disneyland Park features plenty of rides that will satisfy any thrill seekers that might be on your team, you’ll find even more exciting attractions at Disney California Adventure Park. These include Soarin’ Around the World, a high flying adventure that takes riders on a breathtaking journey to every corner of the globe; California Screamin’, the park’s signature wooden roller coaster; and one of the park’s newest and most exciting rides: Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Breakout!, which is based on the popular Marvel film series of the same name. 1313 Disneyland Railroad, Anaheim, CA 92802; 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
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Places to Eat
Kerostena Mediterranean Grill
If you and your team are in the mood for food that’s as light and fresh as it is delicious, grab a bite to eat at Kerostena Mediterranean Grill after the competition wraps up for the day at the Next Level Sports Complex.
What makes Kerostena an even better dining option during your visit to the Next Level Sports Complex is that it’s just over one and a half miles away, meaning that you could easily walk to it from the facility if need be.
The menu at Kerostena features a variety of Mediterranean favorites. You and your team can start your meal off with delicious appetizers like hummus, falafel, and spanakopita, or you can just skip right to the entrée course if you’re feeling extra hungry. Entrees at Kerostena include multiple different kinds of kabobs and shawarma, as well as salads, sandwiches, and more. 12546 Valley View St, Garden Grove, CA 92845
Uncle Pete’s Cafe
If a restaurant has been a staple in the local community for nearly 30 years, they’ve definitely been doing something right. That’s the case with Uncle Pete’s Cafe, a quaint little eatery tucked away in an unassuming strip mall two and a half miles from the Next Level Sports Complex.
Uncle Pete’s hasn’t just been doing “something” right for all these years however. They’ve been doing pretty much everything right, from hearty breakfasts to dinner dishes that are sure to satisfy even the hungriest athletes.
Their breakfast menu includes a variety of sweet and savory options ranging from a waffle covered in bananas, caramel syrup, and whipped cream to a beef, onion, bell pepper, and tomato-stuffed Gyro Omelette that’s topped with tangy feta cheese.
If you visit Uncle Pete’s Cafe for lunch or dinner, you and your team can choose from an assortment of sandwiches, soups, salads, hamburgers, burritos, pasta dishes, and more. 14276 Beach Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683
Coco’s Bakery Restaurant
Whether you decide to visit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Coco’s Bakery Restaurant is a popular local eatery where they’re cooking up an extensive menu of tasty meals for affordable prices that can’t be beat.
Get ready to face a busy day with satisfying breakfast meals like a hash made with a spicy and flavorful combination of chorizo and potato or their Santa Fe Quiche, which is filled with roasted green chilies, bacon, and a mix of Jack and Cheddar cheese.
If you wouldn’t consider yourselves to be a group of early birds or will be spending most of your mornings in California at the Next Level Sports Complex, you’re in luck; Coco’s lunch and dinner offerings are just as delicious as what they’re serving up for breakfast.
Some of the items you’ll find on their menu later in the day include the California Chicken Ciabatta sandwich and country fried steak smothered in sausage-pepper gravy. 1100 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802
Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles
Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles is a Californian institution that cannot be missed during your team’s visit to the Next Level Sports Complex.
While the Roscoe’s nearest to the complex is not the iconic original location that’s been heralded by everyone from Snoop Dogg to The New York Times, they still serve up the same crispy fried chicken and fluffy waffles that they’ve been known for since first opening in 1975.
You could still visit the original Roscoe’s in Long Beach instead if you really want to since it’s only about a 10 mile-drive from the complex, but considering that California is infamous for its bumper-to-bumper traffic, you’re probably better off sticking to the one that’s closer by.
In addition to chicken and waffles, Roscoe’s serves a variety of soul food specialties, including biscuits and gravy, smothered potatoes, corned bread, collard greens, grits, and more. 2110 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802
Soon after arriving in the beautiful city of Garden Grove, you’ll quickly discover that your trip to the Next Level Sports Complex will be more of a vacation and less of just another run-of-the-mill team travel event. You’ll be in Southern California, after all!
In addition to the state-of-the-art facilities and amenities offered at the Next Level Sports Complex, you and your team will also get the chance to enjoy world-class attractions, a variety of dining options, and of course, the beautiful, sunny weather that California is so well known for during your stay. You and your team will wish that this trip won’t ever end!