Top Orange County Attractions

Orange County Wedding & Event Center - Visit our showroom in Newport Beach for help in planning a wedding ceremony and/or reception, a corporate party function, a birthday party, and more. For more information, visit www.orangecountyweddingcenter.com  

Laguna Beach Festival of Art – Join California’s premier summer art event (July 2 – Sept. 1, 2006) staged in a six-acre canyon park in Laguna Beach, featuring 140 of Southern California’s accomplished artists, music, special events, workshops, tours, and demonstrations. A rigorously juried show, the festival presents original artworks - paintings, sculpture, pastels, drawings, serigraphs, photographs, ceramics, jewelry, etched and stained glass, fiber arts, handcrafted furniture and scrimshaw. Visit www.foapom.com  

Neighborhoods around our Laguna Hills Hotel Laguna Hills…

Laguna Hills gained recognition when the private senior community Leisure World was developed. The self-contained community includes swimming pools, golf courses, shopping centers and an internal transportation. Laguna Hills is home to some of Orange county's best medical facilities, a large mall and many fine restaurants. Laguna Hills enjoys one of the lowest crime rates in Orange County. The City of Laguna Hills Community Center and Sports Complex were built on one of the richest fossil sites in the United States. In 1996 this wealth of fossil resources was chosen as a theme around which the Community Center and the Prehistoric Playground were designed. For additional information about the city of Laguna Hills visit www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us or call the Laguna Hills, CA hotline (949) 707-2600  

Laguna Woods . . . Laguna Woods Village is an age-restricted community for the active lifestyle. It is located on 2,100 acres of rolling hillsides just minutes from the Laguna Beach coastline. Residents enjoy special interest activities including fitness, swimming, golf, tennis, arts and crafts, a computer-learning center, and a choice of more than 100 Saddleback College Emeritus courses. Laguna Woods Village offers a large menu of social and recreational activities, including yoga, dances, shuffleboard, lawnbowling, paddle tennis, table tennis, and bridge just to name a few. Facilities include seven clubhouses, five swimming pools, a performing arts center seating 834, and the community's "living" amenity, the equestrian center. The community owns several horses available to residents and their guests. There are over 230 clubs and organizations to choose from. Shopping centers, restaurants, commercial businesses, houses of worship, Saddleback Memorial Hospital, and other medical facilities are in close proximity. The community's bus transportation service provides easy access to local businesses. For additional information about Laguna Wood Village visit www.lagunawoodsvillage.com 

Laguna Niguel The gorgeous coastal community of Laguna Niguel offers beautiful scenery and a multitude of relaxing activities. Enjoy stunning beachfronts, panoramic views of the ocean from hilltops, sailing, tennis, and golf. Laguna Niguel is a quaint residential community of South Orange County residents. Laguna Niguel is the home of the Laguna Design Center catering to the design trade with 41 showrooms offer more than 1,200 lines of the finest home furnishings and the latest trends in home décor. Located in the heart of Laguna Niguel is the Chet Holifield Federal Building. The Chet Holifield Federal Building is home home of the National Archives and Records Administration, Pacific Region is housed here and is the busiest genealogical research organization out of NARA's nine regional facilities in the United States. The building is in the style of a ziggurat, an ancient Babylonian stepped pyramid. For additional information about Laguna Niguel visit www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us  

Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo is quaint community inland of Laguna Beach and neighboring Laguna Woods. Brimming with small town charm, Aliso Viejo offers golden sunsets, wonderful restaurants and perfect views of the Saddleback Valley. Aliso Viejo is home of many corporate headquarters and regional offices. Soka University is a liberal arts college with a unique educational philosophy. The Aliso & Woods Canyon Park is approximately 4,000 acres of wilderness and natural open space land. Within the park lands are mature oaks, sycamores, and elderberry trees, two year round streams and over 30 miles of official trails. Many rare and endangered plants and animals make this park their home. This park is designated as a wildlife sanctuary. For additional information about Aliso Viejo visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com  

Mission Viejo Mission Viejo is suburban in nature and culture. The Mission Viejo Mall, known as The Shops at Mission Viejo, is located off Interstate 5 freeway and Crown Valley Parkway and serves the residents of south Orange County. It The mall features major stores including Nordstrom, Macy*s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Gap, Tommy Bahama, Old Navy, Abercrombie and Fitch, Apple Store and others. The city's name is a reference to Rancho Mission Viejo, a large Spanish land grant from which the community was founded.  

Mission Hospital is the largest hospital in south Orange County and serves as the areas regional trauma center. Also it is one of two CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County) locations providing outstanding care to children. It is one of Orange County's best hospitals and is a critical asset to the region. it has had a large expansion, doubling in size its emergency room and adding several new buildings in matching architecture as the main tower. Other medical facilities and offices have clustered around the hospital. It is located off the Crown Valley Parkway exit about half a mile from the freeway set on top of a hill.  

Recreational activities abound; the city has numerous parks and host visitors of all field sports during the weekends.  The city has three golf courses, The Mission Viejo Country Club, Casta del Sol Golf Course, and the recently finished Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club. At the center of the city is a man-made lake, Lake Mission Viejo, a private association for Mission Viejo residents with custom waterfront homes, condominiums, boat rentals, and swim beaches. The city is the home of the Mission Viejo Nadadores located in beautiful Mission Viejo Aquatics Swim Complex. The complex centers on a 50-meter competition pool with eight 9-foot lanes flanked by 18-inch washout lanes. The lanes, gutters and anti-wave racing dividers are designed to smooth water during competitions. The pool depth is at the current international competition standard of two meters to three-and-one-half meters. Each year Mission Viejo hosts visitors from all parts of the country in swimming championships. For additional information about the city of Mission Viejo visit www.cityofmissionviejo.org 

Lake Forest The City of Lake Forest is located in the heart of South Orange County and the beautiful Saddleback Valley. Lake Forest has been carefully master-planned to help ensure that it will always be an ideal place for business to prosper and people to live, work and play. Lake Forest has the charm of a small community with the convenience of a large metropolitan city. It's the place to live the good life in beautiful, safe, well-planned neighborhoods. The City of Lake Forest hosts the headquarters for hard-drive maker Western Digital, telecommunications software developer Greenlight Wireless Corporation, Barbeque retailer Barbeques Galore and skateboarding footwear company Sole Technology, Inc. Lake Forest is also home to two county parks. Whiting Ranch & Heritage Hill park. Heritage Hill historical park is home to some of the oldest buildings in the county including the Serrano Adobe, the old El Toro School House, and St. Georges Episcopal Church. For additional information on the city of Lake Forest visit www.city-lakeforest.com  

Foothill Ranch Foothill Ranch is a growing community nestled in the foothills of Southern Orange County California overlooking Irvine & Lake Forest , dedicated to quality of life. Home of large corporations such as Onyx, Wet Seal, MCs, Oakley, Black & Decker and Nike Corporate office. Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park encompasses approximately 1,600 acres of Riparian and Oak Woodland canyons, rolling grassland hills, and steep slopes of Coastal Sage Scrub and Chaparral. The park is highlighted by scenic rock formations, including the beautiful Red Rock Canyon. There are three intermittent streams: Borrego, Serrano and Aliso Creek meandering through the park. 

Saddleback Church found its home in Foothill Ranch in 1980 by senior pastor Rick Warren. Saddleback Church hosts many religious conference throughout the year and is know for its Purpose Drive Series where people from all over the world congrate to learn about the teachings of the Evangelical Christian church The Purpose Driven Church curriculum and book were written by senior pastor Rick Warren in 1995. The Saddleback Church promotes this PDC movement through the Purpose Driven Network. Purpose Driven Church was created to bring non-church going people into the church, get them saved, and make them disciples of the doctrine of that particular church, as shown in the concentric circle model. For additional information about Foothill Ranch, CA visit www.foothillranch.com  

Ranch Santa Margarita Rancho Santa Margarita was planned to be an “Urban Village,” offering the best of two worlds: all of the elements and advantages of a small city plus the quality of life of a small village. In 1996 the Celebrating the Vision Committee developed Rancho Santa Margarita’s Vision Statement: “A Small City with the Soul of a Small Village.”  The City of Rancho Santa Margarita is located along the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains. Rancho Santa Margarita is home to corporate offices such as UNISYS, Cox Communications and Minute Man Printers. Canada Vista Park in Rancho Santa Margarita is one of South Orange County Skate parks, where skaters can enjoy skate boarding in their various skatepark pools. For additional information on Rancho Santa Margarita, CA visit www.cityofrsm.org  

Irvine. Irvine is one of the nation's largest planned urban communities and encompasses more than 55 square miles Irvine is home to world-class companies for corporate headquarters, research & development, and manufacturing of their products. Companies such as ConAgra, Gateway, Siebel Systems, St. Toshiba American Information Systesm, Kia Motors, Kawaski, , Mitsubishi Digital Electric, Allergan, John Knits, Pfizer, 3M, Ford Premier Auto Group have chosen Irvine to be its home . Irvine, an anchor for California's Technology Coast, is one of the leading regions in the United States for innovation.  

The University of California at Irvine (UCI), a top-quality research institution, fosters a breeding ground for experimentation, research and entrepreneurial thinking. Not surprisingly, Research and Development plays a significant role in many organizations. The influence of the Irvine's scientific and technological resources is evident in Irvine's strong business clusters. The Irvine Ranch is a treasured oasis for visitors who cherish the beauty and serenity of a wildlife sanctuary. Irvine is currently developing the El Toro Base into The Great Park. The Great Park is actually three park experiences in one. The Canyon is a beautiful oasis - a place to wander and daydream, for families to picnic and for children to explore. It includes a variety of special plantings, from a Meditation Garden to one of the world’s most striking palm collections. The Habitat Park is an ecological backbone that provides species diversity, native communities and wildlife. The Fields and Memorial Park commemorates the history of the site as both a productive agricultural landscape and more recently, a military base. This area includes a military memorial, preserved historic features, an open corridor, timeline and the major athletic facilities of the sport park. The Great Park in Irvine is to be one of the most prestigious park developments on the West Coast. For additional information about Irvine, CA visit www.ci.irvine.ca.us  

San Juan Capistrano - Capistrano Beach - The white sands of Capistrano Beach offer volleyball, basketball and many beach activities. Each Spring the Swallows return to San Juan Capistrano. Old Town Capistrano is wonderful place to take you back to history where streets are adorned with classic style architecture. The San Juan Mission is also located in downtown where visitors can view a historic California landmark. During the summer, a concession offers fishing gear rental and sales, food and beverages, and beach supplies. 
Dana Point - Dana Point is an exciting port side community located in a natural cove surrounded by dramatic cliffs and the Pacific Ocean. Dana Port offers two marinas, unique shops and restaurants, and five miles of beach for water sports, fishing, kayaking, sun bathing and seaside strolling. Tour for whale watching begin during mid Spring to the end Summer. The Marine Institute is a great place to learn more about marine biology and sea life. 

Newport Beach – Newport Beach is an oasis with stunning views and five miles of picture-perfect sand beach and shoreline. Enjoy a jetty called "The Wedge" where surfers test their skills, two piers, the Fun Zone, Balboa Pavilion, Newport-Balboa Ferry boat, harbor cruises, boat rentals and trips to Catalina Island. Newport Beach offers world-class shopping, waterfront dining, and championship golf courses. Accessibility to the ocean and bays make Newport Beach a paradise for yachting, surfing, parasailing, fishing, rollerblading, sand volleyball, outdoor concerts, and tennis tournaments. Framed by the Saddleback Mountains, Newport Beach has an ecological reserve in the Back Bay that is popular with birders.