Orange County at a Glance
The beaches and the Pacific surf are what draw visitors to Orange County, located
roughly 30 mi (48 km) south of Los Angeles.
Well known around the world as the site of the Disneyland
amusement park, this county also boasts a number of parks, luxury resorts and
unmatched shopping opportunities. One of the jewels of Orange County is the Upper
Newport Bay Ecological Reserve, which features botanical gardens and activities
like kayaking, canoeing, hiking and fishing. Accessible by boat, the Reserve is
California's largest estuary and is home to several species of native wildlife
that can be viewed in their natural habitat. Laguna
Beach, found just south of Newport
Beach, is celebrated as an arts community that offers several galleries and
museums that showcase local and international artwork. Another popular attraction
in Orange County are the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, whose peaks provide
visitors with views of Los Angeles to the north.
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