Orange County 101

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Updated: March 12, 2009

Ready to explore? Disneyland, surf-side dining and world-class spas make Orange County an ideal vacation destination.

On this page:Where to Relax, Where to Eat, Where to Stay, What to See, Where to Drink.

Where to Relax

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average The Ritz-Carlton
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    1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

    Pamper yourself at this grand hotel's idyllic retreat--complete with panoramic ocean views--for the ultimate in resort relaxation.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Aquaterra
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    1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Spa & Fitness Club
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    695 Town Center Dr Ste 180, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

    Luxurious spa with first-class service--there's more than one Fantasyland in Orange County.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach
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    1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

    Stunning Pacific ocean backdrops set at Orange County's best address

Where to Eat

  1. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Surf and Sand Resort
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    1555 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  2. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Claes Restaurant
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    425 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  3. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Napa Roser Restaurant
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    1600 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)

  4. 8 3 Star Rating: Average Sutra Lounge
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    1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

    This lounge aims its aphrodisiac-inspired menu and seductive decor at a trendy young crowd.

  5. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Las Brisas Mexican Restaurant
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    361 Cliff Dr, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  6. 10 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Beachfire Bar & Grill
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    204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA 92672 (map)

Where to Stay

  1. 11 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Montage Laguna Beach
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    30801 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  2. 12 Inn At Laguna Beach
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    211 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

  3. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ritz-Carlton-Laguna Niguel
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    1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA 92629 (map)

    Breathtaking views and the sound of waves crashing beneath you--no wonder romance is in the air.

What to See

  1. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Balboa Fun Zone Rides
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    600 E Bay Ave Ste B, Newport Beach, CA 92661 (map)

    Open since 1936, Newport's harborside amusement park boasts old-fashioned attractions and rides.

  2. 15 Mission San Juan Capistrano
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    31522 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693 (map)

    The jewel of California's historic string of Franciscan missions.

  3. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Block at Orange
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    20 City Blvd W, Orange, CA 92868 (map)

    Orange County's most imaginative shopping and entertainment complex.

  4. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Duffy Boats
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    2001 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (map)

  5. 18 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Disneyland
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    700 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92802 (map)

    After nearly half a century, there's still magic in the air at the granddaddy of all theme parks.

  6. 19 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Jo Malone South Coast Plaza
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    3333 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

  7. 20 International Surfing Museum
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    411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (map)

    A museum devoted to surfing and surf culture, located in the heart of Surf City.

Where to Drink

  1. 21 4 Star Rating: Recommended Z'Tejas
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    3333 Bristol St Ste 1876, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (map)

  2. 22 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bobby Mc Gee's Restaurant
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    200 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821 (map)

  3. 23 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended The Cannery
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    3010 Lafayette Rd, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (map)

    Historic industrial cannery-turned-restaurant provides fresh seafood and a full Japanese menu on the Newport waterfront.

  4. 24 4 Star Rating: Recommended Dukes
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    317 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (map)

  5. 25 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended 230 Forest Avenue Restaurant & Bar
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    230 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (map)

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