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16 Orange County Sweet Spots

In addition to sunny beaches and enviable year-round weather, Orange County delights visitors with world-class attractions, shopping, performing arts, culture and dining.

Here are 16 OC Sweet Spots ...
Includes Disneyland® Park, Disney’s California Adventure® Park and Downtown Disney® District. Why it’s cool - The original Disney theme park and Mickey Mouse

Disneyland® Resort

 Berry farm turned into America’s first theme park. Why it’s cool - Thrill rides, Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner and boysenberry pie

Knott's Berry Farm

 New outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment venue close to the Anaheim Convention Center and Disneyland Resort. Why it’s cool - Trendy AMF 300 Bowling, Heat Ultra Lounge nightclub, 14-plex movie theatre, wide selection of restaurants and various OC original shops

The Shops at Anaheim GardenWalk
The Ultimate Shopping Experience featuring 280 marquee stores. Why it’s cool - Top grossing shopping center in the country

South Coast Plaza

 Mediterranean village atmosphere with more than 200 shops and restaurants. Why it’s cool - Stylish, open-air promenade depicted on "The O.C."

Fashion Island

 Shopping, dining and entertainment packed in one exciting locale. Why it’s cool - Upscale bowling, surfwear shops and locals at the skate park

The Block at Orange
OC’s premier arts venue showcasing top performances from Broadway shows to classical concerts. Why it’s cool - Extraordinary architecture and recent $200 million expansion

Orange County Performing ArtsCenter

 Considered the "Jewel" of the original 21 California missions. Why it’s cool - Return of the Swallows Celebration every March

Mission San Juan Capistrano

 Dedicated to the preservation, study and exhibition of arts from around the world. Why it’s cool - Nationally celebrated venue with more than 124,000 cultural artifacts on rotation

Bowers Museum of Cultural Art
52,000 square foot presidential museum and farmhouse where America’s 37th president was born and raised. Why it’s cool - More than 1,300 rose bushes in White House-style gardens

Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace

 10,000 panes of glass covering the web-like translucent walls and ceiling. Why it’s cool - Hailed as "the most spectacular religious edifice in the world"

Crystal Cathedral

 42 miles of coast with six unique cities: Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente. Why it’s cool - Great surf and beautiful sunsets

The Beach
Interactive exhibits make science fun for everyone. Why it’s cool - Experience Dino Quest, the world's first interactive dinosaur adventure, and - opening in March 2009 - The Science of Hockey!

Discovery Science Center

 Catch Major League Baseball’s Angels in full swing. Why it’s cool - The Big “A”, Rally Monkey appearances and 45,000 cheering fans

Angel Stadium of Anaheim

 Home of the 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks. Why it’s cool - Top concert attendance in state, host to an array of international competitions

Honda Center
Historic neighborhood offering a slice of Main Street USA appeal. Why it’s cool - Antique shops and an 1899 soda fountain diner

Old Town Orange

 16 OC Sweet Spots