Orange County, CA

Quintessentially California

Originally named for its vast orange groves planted in the 1800’s, made possible by a perfect climate, Orange County, CA is where you’ll find everything that is Southern California. Orange County has over 40 miles of beaches while at the same time, Disneyland, the area’s biggest attraction, is just inland. With over 16 million visitors per year, visiting Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck could certainly be a big part of your visit to Orange County. With literally hundreds of places to stay, including the upscale, four-star Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Resort, guests are guaranteed to have an enjoyable time. And while Disneyland is indeed one reason to visit Orange County, there is so much more, including beaches, shopping and entertainment.

Orange County is proud to be home to Newport Beach aka “Surf City USA” and its famous surf spot called “The Wedge”. Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach are also along the OC coast making up what could easily be considered the center of beach and surf culture, with piers, boardwalks and soft sand. Sports fans will certainly appreciate the amount of professional teams, all with games and matches throughout the year. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Major League Baseball and Anaheim Ducks NHL teams, PGA Golf events and the U.S. Open of Surfing all call Orange County home.

For those looking to get in some luxury retail therapy, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa is the place to go. It offers more than 250 shops, with more high-end design fashion in one place than anywhere else in the USA and has been seen on many television shows and movies. Although Orange County has amazing glitz and glamor, it also has a rich history. Mission San Juan Capistrano is the place Orange County was originally founded in 1775 and is now a historical landmark with a museum, concerts, art and tours. The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum is in Yorba Linda and showcases the life and history of the 37th U.S. President and is a national landmark. And with so much to do at the theme parks, beaches and towns, Orange County will be a vacation you will never forget.