"Do you know how to surf?" Being a beach friendly California native, this is often the first thing people ask me. Yes, yes I do know how to surf (for the past 10 or so years) and if you are visiting this great place called Orange County, here are some pointers on how to get in the water with a board and enjoy our beautiful beaches.
Balboa Island is actually an area of Newport Beach composed of three artificial islands. If you continue on Jamboree road, past the Pacific Coast Highway you cross a bridge and will find yourself on a boutique lined street, surrounded by gorgeous homes with yachts docked in their backyards.
I've been there, hungry on the road in a new town and not willing to pay $25 or even $15 for lunch. So, where do the locals go? One of my favorite places to grab a quick sandwich and unwind in Newport Beach is the Big Belly Deli.
Orange County hosts many large full services spa salons. These salons allow the customer to pick specific treatments or you can choose from day packages which include multiple treatments meant to relax you and send you to the beach looking your best. Enjoy your vacation in Orange County to the fullest at one of these beautiful full-service spa salons!
Surf City, U.S.A. or as southern Californians know it Huntington Beach, is the home of California's surf culture, great restaurants and beautiful beaches. If you are planning to tour Surf City in style or with family, the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is the hotel where you want to stay.
There is nothing better than enjoying a healthy, delicious breakfast with an ocean view and a great cup of coffee. Unless of course, you are doing it at a friendly little place in Laguna Beach called Heidelberg Pastry Bistro.
Stores located in London-Paris-New York-Costa Mesa? That’s right South Coast Plaza located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA hosts some of the best shopping in the world. Valet parking is available at five different locations where your Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini or your car of choice will enjoy sitting next to one of the aforementioned luxury vehicles.
Orange County, California often brings to mind TV shows like Laguna Beach, The O.C. or The Real Housewives of Orange County. What is truly amazing about Orange County is that it is as beautiful as portrayed in these TV shows. Orange County hosts an incredible nightlife, a thriving arts community, great hiking trials and of coarse, the beach. In the middle of California's winter (December), you can find locals surfing and walking the sunny beach in flip-flops, so needless to say the weather is great!
