50 Reasons to Visit Anaheim & Orange County

1 CLASSIC DISNEY Discover Disneyland Resort, the original Disney park that keeps adding more magical experiences.

2 BEACHES Enjoy the surf, sand and sun at Orange County's 42 miles of pristine beaches.

3 ROMANCE Our enchanting vistas, romantic restaurants and picturesque seaside towns were made for starryeyed lovers.

4 SHOPPING From major shopping centers to one-of-a-kind boutiques, Orange County is a couture enthusiast’s dream.

5 GOLF California’s “GolfCoast” has more than 40 championship courses —that’s one hole for every .06 miles!

6 THEME PARKS Multiple world-class theme parks mean plenty of rides and endless amounts of fun.

7 THE MUZEO Downtown Anaheim's newest museum redefines the term with diverse, ever-changing exhibits.

8 GREAT HOTELS From themed rooms and waterslides to waterfront patios and surf butlers, we have what you need.

9 WORLD OF COLOR With 2,100 fountains, a rainbow of lights, fire jets, lasers and fog, the new water show is a must-see spectacle.

10 AL FRESCO DINING Food tastes better with great weather and awesome ocean views.

11 LITTLE SAIGON Exotic and colorful, the largest Vietnamese community in the U.S. offers tasty local fare, herbalists, French-style bakeries and jewelers.

12 PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS

Art gets real when famous works of art are recreated with live models.

13 SURFING They don’t call Huntington Beach “Surf City, U.S.A.” for nothing.

14 CULTURE From modern art to award-winning theater, cultural treasures abound.

15 AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC Watch sea otters at play at the Sea Otter Habitat, and come nose- to-nose with a tiger shark in the Shark Lagoon.

16 SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to this local art show in the middle of a eucalyptus grove each year.

17 BEACH BONFIRES Cozy up to the fire and roast marshmallows long after the sun goes down.

18 TALL SHIPS FESTIVALCheck out pirates, sunset cannon battles and a parade of really big ships.

19 CERTIFIED TOURISM AMBASSADORS Our front-line employees, from cab drivers to concierges, are trained to make your visit special.

20 BALBOA ISLAND The legendary Balboa Pavilion once welcomed Big Bands and classic bathing beauties; today it is a hub for boating, dining and entertainment.

21 WHALE WATCHING See migrating whales, dolphins and sea lions off our coasts. Dana Point is considered the Whale Capital of the West.

22 FULLERTON ARBORETUM

Sink into serenity on 26 lush acres boasting more than 4,000 plants.

23 SPORTFISHING Our waters are full of giant yellowtail, white sea bass, yellowfin tuna and dozens of other types of trophy fish.

24 DUCKS/ANGELS Catch an action-packed game at the Honda Center or Angel Stadium.

25 BOWERS MUSEUMDiscover the rich history of the Americas, Pacific Rim and Africa through the museum’s sophisticated exhibits.

26 TIDE POOLS Starfish, sea cucumbers and colorful anemones call our beautiful tide pools home.

27 BIKING/HIKING Take to our 357 miles of recreational trails, and be rewarded with amazing views.

28 SKIMBOARDING Laguna Beach has been a top spot for skimboarding since the sport was invented here in the ’20s.

29 CAMPING ON THE SAND Sleep by the water’s edge at Doheny State Beach.

30 GRUNION RUNS The beaches turn silver each spring and summer when these amazing little fish come ashore to lay their eggs.

31 WILDERNESS Explore our wild side at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park, Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve.

32 NIGHTLIFE Shake things up at one of the county’s trendy nightlife hot spots. The A-list meets OC on the rocks!

33 SPA TREATMENTS Discover signature treatments like California Dream’n facials, Orange Frappe Body Wraps, California Citrus Polish and other regional specialties.

34 THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Take to the open road! Classic beach cities and appealing roadside diversions line the scenic drive.

35 KNOTT'S BERRY FARM Mix authentic Wild West fun, thrill rides and home-cooked meals.

36 FLIGHT DECK AIR COMBAT CENTER Get the “Top Gun” experience in authentic jet fighter cockpit simulators.

37 FARMERS' MARKETS California fresh…everything from oranges to avocados can be found at dozens of colorful farmers’ markets throughout the county.

38 LEGOLAND WATER PARK The area’s newest water park offers plenty of wet and wild attractions!

39 CRYSTAL CATHEDRAL Billed as “the most spectacular religious edifice in the world,” this dramatic glass structure is the setting for live theater productions.

40 OLD TOWN ORANGE Enjoy a slice of Main Street U.S.A. with an old-fashioned soda-fountain favorite after a morning of antique treasure hunting.

41 RICHARD NIXON LIBRARY AND BIRTHPLACE Uncover contemporary history and the life of the late President Nixon.

42 CATALINA ISLAND FLYING FISH Best seen at night, these spectacular fish fly through the air off of Catalina Island every May through Sept.

43 SUNSETS Stroll along Huntington Beach Pier, lay a blanket on the sand, or hike up into the hills for a priceless view of our legendary sunsets.

44 QUEEN MARY/SCORPION RUSSIAN SUBMARINE Tour these incredible vessels, and go back in time to discover their place in history.

45 SNORKELING AND SCUBA DIVING See what treasures lie beneath the surface off the Catalina Island coast.

46 RETURN OF THE SWALLOWS Each year in March, these mysterious little birds make their way back to California’s most famous mission to spend the summer within its walls.

47 DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER’S PLANETARY RESEARCH STATION Check out dynamic images of the oceans, atmosphere, land and solar system on this new six-foot, animated 3-D globe.

48 TASTE OF NEWPORT Get a taste of Newport’s best at this three-day culinary festival in Sept.

49 SUNSHINE With an average of 328 sunny days a year, we really are “Walking on Sunshine” year round!

50 MISSION SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO The stunning “Jewel of the California Missions” is more than 230 years old.