A holiday in Orange County is a sun and fun filled sojourn in California’s playground. With miles of beaches to explore, world famous attractions such as Disneyland and Knott's Theme Park, hundreds of boutiques to be browsed and restaurants, cafes and bars to satisfy the hunger, the fun begins in the OC.
Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful day or more at Disneyland Park in Anaheim. The happiest place on earth is home to eight fantastic "lands" of nostalgia. From Main Street, U.S.A to Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, Adventureland to Tomorrowland, kids of every age can happily while away the hours. When the sun goes down the fun continues at dozens of restaurants, pubs, bars and theatres.
The surf vibe is strong in Huntingdon Beach, and check out the International Surfing Museum before ogling the watercraft at Newport Beach. Nearby Leguna Beach is renowned for its cultural appeal and festival atmosphere.
Allow plenty of time to explore Mission San Juan Capistrano, the Birthplace of Orange County, founded more than two hundred years ago; it’s an attractive and moving tribute to California's multi-cultural history.
But the OC isn’t only family-friendly amusement parks. Art and culture enthusiasts delight with Anaheim’s theatres, opera, arts and crafts festivals, award-winning restaurants and eateries. A blending of ethnic and traditional tastes makes up Orange County’s signature dish. Sample the varied flavours of inspired cuisine at a diverse selection of eateries, from hidden local secrets to romantic fine dining and bubbly beachside restaurants.
Orange County is not only a paradise for amusement park lovers and galloping gourmets, but also a great place for shopping. With factory outlet centres, retail stores, antiques shops and mammoth shopping malls you won’t go home with empty bags.
Further down the road you’ll find San Diego. With sunshine all year, gorgeous beaches, relaxed friendliness, history and culture, and family-oriented outdoor entertainment at SeaWorld and the world-famous San Diego Zoo, San Diego lays claim to the title; "America's finest city."
Orange County fun facts
Orange County is home to a Buffalo Ranch in Newport Beach and an Alligator Farm in Buena Park
The Matterhorn at Disneyland in Anaheim has a full basketball court at the very top of the structure
Anaheim is about a one hour freeway drive from Los Angeles
Canada
Monday 13th October 2008
Travel Counsellor: Grace Cuciniello
Canada must be one of the most spectacular countries in the world, there is truly some very amazing scenery in this place including the famous Niagara Falls on the east coast that separates Canada and America, this water fall is absolutely amazing. But before doing the east coast you really should spend some time covering the Canadian west coast this place is great you can fly into Calgary visit Banff which is a small mountainous town, then the Jasper national park where you might even come across some black bears running in the wild forest. Another breathtaking spot to visit on the west coast is Lake Louise which is located in the Alberta Rockies, also is great for skiing and snowboarding. If you would like to do tour the Rocky mountains the easy way then the train is a nice option and the Rocky Mountaineer Train has this sorted, its got the gold or red leaf seats all with a great view as you zig zag though the rocky mountains, they also provide a fantastic breakfast and lunch service.... view full story
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