Orange County
Once a sleepy southern suburb of Los Angeles, Orange County has grown into a premier residential and tourist location of Southern California.
How's the Weather?
Weather poses no worries with 278 sunny days per year and temperatures ranging from a Jan low of 44.7 degrees to a July high of 81.5 degrees.
Are There Any Beaches?
Orange County impresses with over forty-two miles of beaches. Each of the beach towns excels in different areas such as Huntington Beach for surfing and Crystal Cove for tidepools and a historic district.
Any Fun For Sports Fans?
Cheer the mighty Ducks hockey team at the Honda Center and the Los Angeles Angels baseball team at Angel Stadium. Both sporting arenas thrill spectators in Anaheim.
I Love Shopping Sprees
With over 250 stores sprawled over 2.8 million square feet, South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa is the largest shopping mall on the West Coast. Sales of above $1.5 million per year, from many upscale retailers, are the highest in the USA.
Vietnamese Food is My Favorite!
Chow down on the best and most inexpensive Vietnamese food at Little Saigon, more officially known as the cities of Westminster and Garden Grove. Refugees from the Vietnam War settled here in the 70s to turn Orange County into the largest Vietnamese community in the USA.
Is Orange County Safe?
Among the 58 counties of California, Orange County ranks at the top 15 for having the lowest property crime rate per 1,000 persons, according to Wikipedia. For violent crime, the county has the eighth lowest rate.
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What is “The Happiest Place on Earth?”
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim claims the title “Happiest Place on Earth” with two theme parks. Disneyland, the first Disney facility, reigns as the home of Mickey Mouse and features such areas as Frontierland, New Orleans Square, and Tomorrowland. At California Adventure, the Golden State gets its due in such areas as Pacific Wharf, Hollywood Land, and Buena Vista Street.
I'd Like To Acquire My College Degree
According to US News, the University of California in Irvine ranks among the nation’s top 50 in over 40 academic programs including the sciences, arts, and medicine.
Are There Any Airports Nearby?
In Santa Ana, Orange County Airport, also known as John Wayne Airport, after the county’s native son, is only about half-an-hour away from any place in the county, making it a quick drive for many domestic and some international flights. Whatever destinations aren’t served by this air facility can be reached from Los Angeles International Airport, about an hour away up the 405.
What About County Fairs?
Come summer, the Orange County Fair dominates Costa Mesa with cooking competitions, live animal displays, freshly cooked food, and live entertainment from all genres.
Dondé Habla Espanõl?
Try your linguistic skills in downtown Santa Ana, where the population is almost 79 percent Latino, according to the city government. Indulge in authentic Mexican food, watch soccer games at the Eddie West Field, and shop at the independently owned stores that line East 4th Street.
What is The Festival of Arts?
Taking place in Laguna Beach, the summer-long Festival of the Arts celebrates the visual arts with a juried art show. At the same time, the Pageant of the Masters is a unique performance that uses dedicated volunteers to duplicate famous works of art on stage.
When Do The Swallows Come Back?
The swallows come back from their winter in Argentina to the Mission of San Juan Capistrano around March 19th, St. Joseph’s Day. They leave around October 23rd, the Day of San Juan.
Where Can I Park My Boat?
Offering space for about 9,000 boats, the harbor at Newport Beach is one of the largest recreational boat harbors on the West Coast, according to Wikipedia.
What President Was Born in Orange County?
Richard Nixon, the 39th President, was born in Yorba Linda. Located in this city is his Presidential Library, which also includes his boyhood house and Marine One, his official helicopter.
Where Can I Hang With Hipsters?
During the day, foodies gather at 4th Street Market in Santa Ana to enjoy creative cuisines at solo-owned food booths. These hipsters stay through the night to enjoy coffee shops and bars, or listen to live music on the patio.
Any Small Town Atmospheres?
With its turn-of-the-20th-century brick buildings and antique shops surrounding a circular plaza with a tiled fountain and flag pole, the Old Towne area of Orange seems more like a small town in the Midwest rather than a SoCal city.
Where Can I Get Away From It All?
You can hide from the hustle and bustle at almost 25 urban and wilderness parks comprising 39,000 acres. One of the most undeveloped is O’Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon. Over 4,500 heavily wooded acres grow with sycamore trees, wild buckwheat, scrub oak, and cactus.
Are There Any Museums?
On Main Street in Santa Ana, three museums lies within a mile of each other: Kidseum for children, Bowers Museum for cultural artifacts, and Discovery Cube OC for interactive science.
I'm Ready To Get To Orange County!
Over a dozen freeways and highways crisscross Orange County, making private car travel convenient, if not always fast. These thoroughfares also provide access to Los Angeles and points north, Riverside and points east, and San Diego and points south.
