Maybe you'd prefer stepping back in time for a burger in a '50s-style diner, discovering a slice of Asia in the vibrant and exotic community of Little Saigon or discovering a piece of contemporary history at the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace. When it comes time to cheer, there is plenty for sports fans to shout about in Anaheim. Eco-tours can take you to another world where hundreds of acres of wilderness and coastline are preserved. Gourmets are beckoned to dine at an array of tempting, award-winning culinary landmarks. If something more casual is to your liking, sample a local bistro or surf diner.
Shoppers can buy anything from a string bikini to Italian pottery.
Mega-shopping centers are an attraction unto themselves, bringing designer names and a level of sophistication and style within easy reach. The playful coastal towns beckon, each with its own brand of style and panache where shorts are always in season. Through it all, Orange County retains that special essence that attracted adventurers and entrepreneurs throughout its history. It remains a symbol of the California dream, where anything is possible.