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Discover Orange County

Whether it’s manicured beach towns or celebrated theme parks, all framed by oceanfront towns and luxury yachts, “The OC” stands out as one of the state’s most iconic destinations. The always-amazing Disneyland Resort, roughly a 1-hour drive south of L.A. and 2 hours north of San Diego, continues to be one of the best-loved theme parks in the world, while Knott’s Berry Farms and other OC attractions amp up the fun metre.
“Surfing is like golf. . . it keeps knocking you down. But when you stay with it and catch that wave. . . magic.” --actor Dennis Quaid
Shop at spectacular South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, or get the surfer look in Huntington Beach, aka Surf City, USA.
Insider’s Guide to Laguna Beach
This five-star beachfront...
3 Distinctive Orange County Shopping Experiences
A charming collection of shops on the...
Culinary Guide to Orange County
It’s not an overstatement to say chef Florent...
The Sophisticated Side of Orange County
Orange County is famous for its epic coastline and year-round sunshine, but what may not...
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Tuscan elegance paired with panoramic ocean views is central to the eternal allure of...
Costa Mesa
Although it was named after its topography—“coastal tableland”—Costa Mesa has...
Laguna Beach
The Orange County town of Laguna Beach gets to have it both ways:...
Irvine
Irvine’s central location—72 kilometres from Los Angeles, 135 from San Diego, and 15 minutes from...
4 Luxury Resorts in Orange County
With long stretches of golden sand, prime surfing spots, excellent dining, and top golf courses, the good life doesn’t get much better than along...
Spotlight: Disneyland Resort
The undisputed granddaddy of theme parks, Disneyland Resort has been leading the...
Irvine Spectrum Center
Southern California is known for its sunny, open-air shopping centers, but this outdoor mall in the heart of Orange County ups the ante with...
Orange County’s Best Beaches
With 62 kilometres of sandy coastline and a string of small, eclectic beach towns, Orange County delivers the quintessential Southern California...
Spotlight: Anaheim
With its laid-back atmosphere and unbeatable attractions, this vibrant city on the north-west side of Orange County has become a popular...

From Disneyland classics to beachfront carousels, the Golden State’s best-in-class theme parks deliver something for everyone. Take a tram ride to tour movie back lots at Universal Studios...
Buena Park
A few miles from Anaheim, Buena Park first found fame due to a small family farm—and...
California Welcome Centers in Orange County
Known as The OC, Orange County is located in the heart of Southern California – the geographical centre of beautiful places and bountiful...
Orange County Surfing & Surf Culture
Orange County’s surfing tradition dates back more than 100 years, when pioneering Hawaiian surfer George Freeth performed wave-riding...
O.C. Shopping
Shopping in The O.C. is almost as legendary as surfing. Start at expansive South Coast Plaza, California’s largest luxury shopping complex, with...
Shopping is an art form in California. Whether you're in search of the perfect cocktail dress or an authentic Mexican piñata, you'll find it here. Want to sample fresh produce? Try our farmers...
Get dressed up and party at special events all over this beautiful beach town in “the O.C.” Special chefs’ dinners at area restaurants, live cooking demonstrations, and other special experiences...
Huntington Beach
The endless summer lives on in Huntington Beach. Southern California’s beach culture...
With a nickname like “Surf City, U.S.A.,” Huntington Beach is the obvious place for this 9-day, sun-and-wave extravaganza, the world’s largest surf event. Top pros including Kelly Slater and Rob...
Orange County's Luxury Resorts
The good life might have been invented in “The O.C.”—especially when it comes to resort destinations. With spas, elegant dining, posh...
Arguably one of the most unique events in the world, this eye-popping pageant presents tableaux vivants ("living pictures"), ultra-detailed recreations of classical and contemporary works of art,...
Maybe it’s the sun-streaked hair, the frequent smiles, the eyes always gazing west, looking to the horizon to see when the next set might roll in. It’s the unmistakable look and vibe of a...
Great Wolf Lodge
At first glance, a completely indoor water-park hotel might seem unnecessary in sunny Orange County. Fans of the Great Wolf Lodge brand, however,...
With nearly twice as many professional teams as any other state, California is big league all the way. But the state’s sports scene goes far beyond football and baseball, with a diverse line-up of...
Crystal Cove State Park
In 1912, an early Laguna Beach artist described finding a rugged coastline “with cove after cove and headland after headland, golden cliffs and...
Rated by The New York Times as one of the country's top holiday happenings, this glittering event is a must see in The OC during the holidays. Local boat owners lavishly decorate their vessels,...
Golf in Orange County
With ideal Southern California weather and some of the country’s most celebrated courses, Orange County justly earns the nickname “California Golf...
Disneyland Resort for Younger Kids
Flying elephants, giant teacups…there’s no debating that after for more than 60 years, this magical world of make-believe is still the...
Kiss a beluga, see cool movie props, and learn about Walt’s secret hideaway on exclusive and behind-the-scenes tours at California’s theme parks and attractions. Here’s a roundup of worth-the-...
Orange County Great Park
Turning former military land into a roughly 1,300-acre/526-hectare green space, this Irvine park is as ambitious as it is...
