LOCAL AREA

The artist colony of Laguna Beach is one of Orange County’s hidden gems. It’s known for its many art galleries, coves and beaches. The city’s topography is unique to other California coastal cities with its seven (7) miles of coves and beaches where visitors can explore sea caves, tide pools, ocean side bluffs, natural tide pools and of course, sandy beaches. Pack your flip flops and surfboard or hiking shoes and water bottles, either way, Laguna Beach and all its options are awaiting.

Known as the “Happiest Place on Earth,” Disneyland opened on July 17th, 1955. More than just an amusement park, this “theme park,” with its five themed “lands,” was the first of its kind, and continues to fulfill Walt Disney’s dream of creating a place where parents and children can have fun together. Now Disneyland has grown to eight different lands, with over 40 attractions designed to appeal to guests of all ages – the young as well as the young at heart. Don't miss Disney 100 celebration.

Celebrate the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood, hang out with your favorite Pixar characters or go on a world-saving mission at Disney California Adventure® Park. Smaller than its neighboring park, the 72-acre park honors California’s history, culture, and sense of adventure through seven exciting lands with its own unique thrilling rides, timeless shows, and all the latest Disney®, Pixar, and MARVEL characters.

Southern California is known for its sunny, open-air shopping centers, but this outdoor mall in the heart of Orange County ups the ante with carnival-style rides, pop-up eateries, and unexpected shops. The fountain-lined Spectrum Center, which reportedly took its aesthetic cues from the Alhambra palace in Spain, offers solid anchor stores, from Nordstrom to Target, and SoCal-friendly storefronts like Lululemon and Quiksilver. This shopping center expands the definition of “mall”!

The Orange County Great Park has become a central location for Southern California sports and fitness activities. It is designed to accommodate high-level, regional and national sports programs. Located at the facility is the Championship Soccer Stadium features seating for 2,500 spectators; locker rooms and training facilities; a box office; concession areas. Adjacent is space for up to 26 soccer fields and a new Baseball & Softball Complex and much more!

Segerstrom Center for the Arts is one of the nation’s most respected multi-disciplinary cultural institutions. It is Orange County’s largest non-profit arts organization. The Center remains committed to supporting artistic excellence and offering unsurpassed experiences to engage the community in new and exciting ways through the unique power of live performance and a diverse array of inspiring arts-based education and community engagement programs.

Beyond the radiant sun, sand and surf, discover the sophisticated charm of Newport Beach, California. A place so intoxicating, one taste of the perfect life will keep you coming back for more. With the largest recreational harbor on the west coast, there are ten miles of extraordinary fishing, swimming, surfing, and aquatic sports activities. Ten distinct neighborhoods make up Newport Beach, each with its own unique personality, natural beauty and story to share.

iven the nickname "Surf City," this coastal city is a famous hangout for surfers of all shapes and sizes. Whether you're into executing a hang ten or watching dogs doing a "hang twenty," this place is among the world's quirkiest spots for enjoying this sport. The International Surfing Museum, meanwhile, chronicles the beginnings of surfing and showcases some unique artifacts related to this popular beach activity. Once you get tired from all the swimming and surfing, visit the vibrant downtown.

The Anaheim Convention Center reigns as the largest exhibit facility on the West Coast, having hosted such large, well-attended events as the Winter NAMM Show, Natural Products Expo West, and Informa Markets Engineering West. Originally opened in 1967, the convention center currently spans 53 acres and offers 1.8 million square feet of function space and many dynamic features. The ACC recently underwent a $190-million expansion making it the most flexible convention center in North America.

Founded in 1965, UCI is the youngest member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. UCI has produced 5 Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research and innovation. UCI has more than 37,000 students and 222 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s 2nd largest employer.

The OC Fair & Event Center is an entertainment destination that offers exciting events all year round. The Orange County Fair is the most popular event, held here every summer during July and August. Last year, the event welcomed a 1.4 million visitors.

South Coast Plaza, one of the most prestigious shopping destinations in the world. With more than 250 boutiques and restaurants, makes it the one of the largest concentration of high-fashion retailers in the world and the highest concentration of design and fashion retail in the U.S. This center rivals the trend-setting shopping meccas of Fifth Avenue in New York and Bond Street in London, as well as Avenue Montaigne in Paris and Ginza in Tokyo. It is an especially popular stop among travelers.

The Richard Nixon Foundation owns the nine-acre campus on which the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum sits. The Yorba Linda campus includes the home in which President Nixon was born in 1913, and the flower-ringed Memorial Site of President and Mrs. Nixon. The Richard Nixon Foundation jointly co-operates the presidential library site with the National Archives and Records Administration.

Orange County SC is a part of the United Soccer League (USL), the fastest-growing Division II professional soccer league in the world comprised of 34+ teams across the United States. The team plays their home games at the Orange County Great Park's Championship Soccer Stadium located in Irvine, CA.