Orange accommodates an array of restaurants, including the Orange County Mining Co. located in Silverado Canyon , and shopping experiences, such as the Block at Orange. The Cleveland National Forest provides the spectacular backdrop for almost every room in our home. The forest offers over 460,000 acres of trails and terrain and many recreational activities including horseback and bike riding. Nestled at the base of the Cleveland National forest, Irvine Lake provides a variety of different features, including steep rocky cliffs, shallow coves, excellent fishing (fishing license is not required), and a family park environment. Irvine Lake has a fully-stocked bait and tackle shop, rental boats and private launch, and cafe. Just around the corner from our beautiful and spacious home, Irvine Park is full of activity and fun. From pony rides to a mini-train ride, Irvine Park is the perfect place to relax with family or friends. Old Town Orange, which is also known as the plaza, is Orange County's favorite downtown area with its outdoor dining, plaza and antique shops, and Central Plaza Park. The Village at Orange features over 100 specialty shops, restaurants and other services.
A part of the California Riviera, Newport Beach is an historic yachting community in Orange County, California, known for its beautiful harbor and some of the finest beaches (6 in all) on the West Coast. Attractions include beaches on the Balboa Peninsula, the Balboa Fun Zone, the Orange County Museum of Art, the Bowers Museum and 4 golf courses: there are over 12 in the city's surrounding areas. Shopping at destinations such as Fashion Island, fine dining and a variety of restaurants such as Benihana's are prominent in Newport Beach.
Crystal Cove State Park is located at the southern end of the coast between Laguna Beach and Corona Del Mar. Laguna Beach serves as the premier location where the reality hit TV show "Laguna Beach" was filmed. Laguna Beach has quaint shops, rolling hills and beautiful ocean views. A popular place to visit is Top of the World, which is a wildlife sanctuary and is located atop a large hill with gorgeous views of the ocean.
Huntington Beach, comparing to Newport Beach, also has convenient beaches and shops. Many locals and tourists chosen place to shop is Main Street, which has restaurants galore and many boutiques and shops.
Anaheim, located only about 15 minutes from our home, also provides many attractions, including world famous Disneyland and Disneyland's California Adventure, shopping and dining experiences.
Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, runs 24 hours a day with events, nightlife, shopping and many recreational activities. Hollywood provides theme parks such as Universal Studios, fine dining and is an excellent tourism location.
Costa Mesa incorporates a number of shopping and dining destinations including South Coast Plaza, where world class shopping, restaurants and cafes are sufficient. The Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa hold their annual fair during the summer and are open in the Spring, Fall and Winter for their weekend swap meet, drive-in theatre, and weekly events.