Orange County and Catalina Island Travel Guide
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Photo: John Connell/Courtesy of the Newport Beach CVB
With its tropical flowers and palm trees, the stretch of coast between Seal Beach and San Clemente is often called the California Riviera. Sure, few of the citrus groves that gave Orange County its name remain, and this region—south and east of Los Angeles—is now ruled by affluent subdivisions, high-tech businesses, theme parks, and shopping malls. But Orange County is still bucolic and refined enough to hold lots of appeal to both outdoor enthusiasts and culture vultures alike.
Orange County and Catalina Island Hotels
Along the coast there's been a flurry of luxury resort openings in recent years; Laguna's Montage and Dana Point's St. Regis Monarch Beach resorts elevated...read more
Orange County and Catalina Island Restaurants
Much like L.A., restaurants in Orange County are generally casual, and you'll rarely see men in jackets and ties. However, at top resort hotel dining rooms...read more
Things To Do in Orange County and Catalina Island
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Orange County and Catalina Island
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Cruises
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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Seeking a girlfriend getaway, I flew from Altanta to LA and met up with my girl friend who drove up from San Diego.
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