Orange County Travel Blog

Surfing in Huntington Beach With more than 300 sunny days and moderate to warm temperatures year round, it’s possible to get outside and be active pretty much any time of the year that you choose to visit Orange County. With the ocean to the west and the hills to the east, you can participate in a...

BBQs with friends and family, fireworks, a three-day weekend – who doesn’t enjoy celebrating the 4th of July? Orange County has some parades, lots of fireworks, and most importantly, lots of fun scheduled for Independence Day weekend! Events are free unless otherwise noted. Fullerton...

Days are hot and nights are cool in Orange County in the summer, a perfect atmosphere to relax and listen to some music after a day at the beach. Here are some of the best concerts coming up in 2011. Fullerton Get out for a picnic and some good music! There will be food for sale or you can bring...

Even though more and more people are traveling with their furry friends, it can still be difficult to find a dog-friendly hotel, especially if you have a larger pooch. Lucky for you, Orange County has several hotels that welcome your dogs with open arms! It will be easiest to find a pet-friendly...

Whether you’re looking for a weekend trip or something a bit longer, Orange County is a great place to start your California/Southwest U.S. road trip. Here are five of the best places to go from the O.C.! San Francisco Drive six hours north of Orange County through Los Angeles and past vineyards...

Feed a goat at the Orange County Zoo While we may not have a big zoo like Los Angeles or the Wild Animal Kingdom in San Diego, visitors to Orange County are able to choose from two less crowded options. Orange County Zoo 1 Irvine Park Road Orange, CA 92869 Open M-F 10:00 am to 3:30 pm; Saturday &...

With Father’s Day right around the corner, there are still many great options available for celebrating in Orange County. Whether your father loves the Anaheim Angels, or would rather spend a day on the golf course, there is something for every Dad! Take me out to the ball game! Though the Anaheim...

As much as we love our Orange County airport, it is a smaller airport that doesn’t offer the variety of flights that bigger airports like Los Angeles International can, which is why I wanted to share this big announcement – United Airlines (operated by Continental Airlines) is offering...

The Five Crowns, a Lawry’s brand restaurant, is holding it’s Grand Re-Opening on Thursday, May 19. An updated menu and some interior changes will be noticed by frequent diners. Signature favorites such as Lawry’s Rib Eye, Creamed Spinach, and Creamed Corn will always be available,...

Orange County attracts a lot of surfers. With Huntington’s seven miles of beach and the rest of the coastline dotted with numerous great breaks for all skill levels, there’s a lot of choice an enjoyment available. But with all this choice, how best to discover which surf spot is performing...