Orange County Travel Information
To the south and east of Los Angeles lies Orange County (pop. 3
million), home to some of the nation’s favorite attractions and
pleasant residential neighborhoods. Separated from the artifice and
glamour of L.A., the residents and visitors here tend to be looking
for simpler pleasures. Whether enjoying the coastal bluffs and art
galleries at Laguna Beach, shopping in Old Town Orange, or watching
whales at Dana Point or swallows at the Mission San Juan Capistrano,
Orange County is a place for fun and relaxation. Which is not to
say you won’t find excitement here, if you’re looking for it.
Disneyland in Anaheim is the most famous theme park in the world, and
it’s joined by a host of competitors offering roller coasters and
cotton candy galore. Volleyball and surfing tournaments are a mainstay
at Huntington Beach, fun for spectators and athletes alike, and live
music and clubs sprinkle both the beachfront and inland
neighborhoods. But most of the entertainment Orange County has to
offer is of the quieter sort. Miles and miles from the center of the
urban sprawl, there’s room here for golf courses and city parks.
Boating is a popular pastime in Costa Mesa, and the arts can be
enjoyed at theaters and symphony halls. Even driving is more pleasant,
whether on the curving boulevards of Yorba Linda or the planned
streets of Mission Viejo. Convenient access to the Santa Ana Mountains
allows outdoors lovers to escape the metropolis to a beautiful
protected landscape. Orange County is located in southwest
California in the L.A. metropolitan area. It is easily accessible on
the extensive freeway system. Go-California also offers extensive
coverage of Central Los Angeles and Coastal Los Angeles.
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