Orange County, California

Orange County, California is located on the southern coast of California, just below Los Angeles. This sprawling community is a conglomeration of 34 independent municipalities, and is widely recognized as one of the most culturally diverse communities in the world. Climate Orange County has a pleasant climate. This area is known for having very little rainfall, all year-round, residents enjoy mild temperatures ranging between 60 and 80 degrees. Cities There are many cities in Orange County, here are some the more notable cities to visit:

Anaheim – Home of Disneyland
Buena Park
Fullerton- Home to Cal State Fullerton
Irvine – One of youngest and the largest cities in the region

Understand This burgeoning city has a population of 3 million, and is the fifth largest county in the United States. Santa Ana is the county seat. English and Spanish are the most prevalent languages in the county. Public Transportation Although it is a widely held belief that you need a car to travel from Orange County to Los Angeles, this is not true. Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner connects many communities within Orange County with Los Angeles Union Station. Public transportation also takes you everywhere that you may want to go inside the county as well.

Places to See and Things to Do

Disneyland in Anaheim is the number one tourist destination in Orange County.
Knott's Berry Farm
The Ocean Institute
Mission San Juan Capistrano
The Beach – Newport Beach is the area's most popular.
Nickel Nickel – an arcade room where, on weekend nights, every game costs only nickels.
Balboa Island – a beachfront community with a vibrant boardwalk
Laguna Beach's Top of the World – witness the Pacific from the highest location in the county.

Eat Orange County is a world renowned location for fine dining with almost 5,000 restaurants serving something for everyone. Below is a list of some of types of food you can experience in Orange County: