Orange County encompasses an area of 798 square miles with 42 miles of coastline and beaches. There are 31 incorporated cities within its boundaries, including Newport Beach, Balboa, Laguna Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa and Buena Park. Average temperature is 70 degrees. Summers are moderate to hot with cool evenings.
Winters are mild with little rain.
Rainfall averages 13 inches annually. Taxi cabs, public transportation system, limousine, rental cars and shuttles all tie in the hotels, area attractions and shopping centers. Several charter bus companies offer transfers or shuttles in the area. A wide array of sightseeing companies offer tours to Catalina Island, Tijuana, Las Vegas, Universal Studios Hollywood as well as other Southern California attractions. Other specialty and discount stores such as the Citadel Factory Outlet and the Mall of Orange also offer shuttle service.