All About the O.C.

Location

Orange County is located in the center of Southern California, about 30 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. Anaheim, the second largest city in Orange County, serves as a central hub to many area attractions and sports venues.

OC has 34 distinct cities, each with their own unique features, from world-class shopping, spectacular ocean views to prestigious universities. Here are a few of Orange County’s well-known cities:Irvine, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Fullerton and Orange.

Size/Population

• 798 square miles
• 34 incorporated cities
• 42 miles of coastline
• 9 beaches
• 3 harbors
• Nearly 3 million people in the OC

Climate

• The average temperature is 70 degrees.
• Summers are moderate to hot with cool evenings.
• Winters are mild with little rain.
• Approximately 70 percent of the days are bright and sunny.

Air Access & Airport Facilities

Orange County is accessible by four major airports.
(approximate distances/times are from Anaheim):

• Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — 35 miles/56 km, 50 minutes
• John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) — 13 miles/21 km, 25 minutes
• Ontario International Airport (ONT) — 36 miles/58 km, 45 minutes
• Long Beach Airport (LGB) — 18 miles/29 km, 30 minutes

Accommodations

Orange County has approximately 500 hotel properties and nearly 55,000 guest rooms.
Accommodations range from budget friendly to luxury. More than 150 properties and
nearly 20,000 guest rooms are in Anaheim.

Safety

Anaheim/Orange County is a safe, family-friendly destination. The Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau works closely with the Anaheim Police Department and the Southern California Tourism Safety & Security Association to provide visitor safety and security training to area hotels and attractions. Anaheim is one of only four U.S. cities with a specialized Tourist Oriented Policing Team and has become a role model for other cities and destinations around the United States.

Meetings/Conventions Location

Anaheim/OC is one of the country’s top convention and meeting sites, filled with an array of outstanding meeting and event venues. The Anaheim Convention Center is the largest convention center on the West Coast with 1.6 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space.