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
- $161* & up -- U.S. Flight Sale (R/T incl. Tax) CheapOair.com
- $119-$123 -- San Diego 4-Star Hotel, 55% Off Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
- $73 -- 3.5-Star Los Angeles Airport Hotel Hotwire.com
- $3250+: 8-Nt New Zealand & Fiji Self-Drive Package w/Air Pacific Holidays
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Practical Travel Tips
Check out Corona del Mar for surf and sun away from Los Angeles crowds.... Read more
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Practical Travel Tips
Two colorful reefs (and the fact that it's off-limits to boats) make Corona del Mar State Beach grea... Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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First the costs:
JetBlue Boston to LAX: $159.80 per person
Virgin America LAX to Boston: $158.80 per person
Alamo car rental for 1 week for a standard sized car: $140 using a Visa discount code
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San Francisco:
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First the costs:
JetBlue Boston to LAX: $159.80 per person
Virgin America LAX to Boston: $158.80 per person
Alamo car rental for 1 week for a standard sized car: $140 using a Visa discount code
HoJo Read more
