Orange County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Truly the Happiest Place on Earth?

Disneyland, the place that bears so much significance and importance to everyone’s childhood. Growing up, it would have been difficult to not have watched a single Disney cartoon or any of its movies. The iconic Mickey Mouse, Nemo, the Disney Princesses, Lightning McQueen…I could go on and on. Visiting here during the December holiday season is really as peak as it can be, and the ticket prices speak for itself. A whopping SGD300-ish per person. That’s not including the parking fees and cost of overnight accommodations. But flying here from half way across the world, how could I miss it? So here I was, entering the park at 730am (before it even officially opened), waiting for the themed lands to open, playing to my hearts content for the next 16 hours while constantly strategising on which ride to go for next, before finally leaving the park only at 1am. Top tip: When prices are this high, you should really consider getting the FastPass to get your money’s worth and avoid wasting your time in line! #WinHKFlight #winhkflight To me, Hong Kong is a place that offers an eclectic mix of culture, outdoors, nightlife, food and history! I want to travel to Hong Kong to view the skyline from Victoria Peak, trundle along and observe the city on the "Ding Ding", grab an afternoon tea at a local Char Chan Teng and...so much more! Hong Kong is more than just a city. It is the varied experiences that gets me excited that makes Hong Kong special to me~

Magical moment at Disneyland Park California

Went there in September 2023 and the crowds is acceptable. Looking for a great place to go for a family vacation or even just alone time this is it for you! Very clean, friendly staff, welcoming environment. Also very handicap friendly. Lots to do for kids who are young and even to adults. Staff get into each area that they are working and are able to make it a great experience. Young daughters loved interacting with Disney princess who took the time to care and talk with them. #weekendgetaways #disneyland #awesomepic #usa

Disneyland Anaheim CA

It's great fun visiting Disneyland Anaheim CA. We bought 1 day ticket but it's too rush especially on peak period, so advised to get at least 2 days. We had chance to see the parades which is the best part of the visit. Overall, we had an amazing Disneyland vacation. Address: 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States Ticket: USD 104-179 Opening Hours: 8am-8pm

Castles castles

Be mesmerized with castles, magic and fantasy in the happiest place on earth

Disney Land California

What a beautiful place to have fun. If you go on a weekday, you will still be able to take a lot of good photos. If you go on weekends there will be more fun activities. In terms of buying tickets, you should buy tickets in advance to enjoy special offers or promotions or dresses for children and the elderly. Public transportation is also very convenient, you just need to search on Google map or ask anyone to go here very easily. We had genie but still we had to wait for long time and at some point we weren’t able to make reservation. If you on a busy day Genie not make any help. In all great experience

Halloween at Disneyland, California

I went to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney’s California Adventure last month and although the price tag is pretty heavy depending on the night you choose, I do think it’s worth the money. Lots of rare character meet opportunities, parades and treats! If this Halloween is something you’re interested in make sure to buy your tickets early as they tend to sell out quickly! #SpooktacularTrip

The happiness place n the earth

Went there weekend very crowded must be go there weekdays bcoz weekend lots of people we can’t go ride need to line up very long take more time until night but it was good still can watch all event

My favourite Disney resort

🎡 This is my favourite Disney resort. The staff are so friendly. 🪪 Tip for first timer-get to the customer service (on the left side of the turnstiles entrance) and get the First timer badge. 🎢 Download the Disney App in advance as you can use the app to book the attractions. It’s very useful features if you are not purchasing Fast pass. It is good to have some strategy or game plan on hand so that you can maximize your time here. Some of the attractions have longer line than the others. So go for those first if you enter the park the moment the door opens. 🍱 Food: it can get crowded near lunch hour. So either you have earlier lunch or late lunch so that you can avoid the crowd and get a table easily. #meetlosangeles

Laguna Beach

Laguna Beach is a beautiful ocean side city in Orange County and it’s also my favorite beach in Southern California. We stayed at Surf and Sand Resort and enjoyed sunrise and sunset from the balcony. We saw a couple dolphins playing around and tons of sea birds. The sea is so quiet at Laguna… seems like a different world and a great place for a temporary getaway! I will come back

amazing road trip and view. is on the way to laguna beach, went to watch sunset it was really beautiful over there and the countryside road is so chilling. we saw raccoon and some small animals by the edge of the seaside. not crowded at all, recommend to all couples and family to go there to chill. you will also find great beach atmosphere over there too, worth visiting. there are a lot of restaurants cafe and parks in Laguna too. i would say is the most beautiful coastal place in California, offering a choice of art galleries, sandy beaches, unique attractions. Laguna has the most beautiful stretches of land in the entire state and is arguably more romantic for couples

Laguna Beach is definitely the best fancy and beautiful neighborhood in Orange County. The way down from the “Top of the world” has great ocean view and the trail of “Top of the world” is nice. #holidayvacation#wintergetaway#tripinspired

Nice and sunny day at the beach in California! #awesomepic #instagramworthydestinations #california #mynovgetaway#thanksgiving

Knott's Berry Farm Marketplace

As we are fans of Snoopy, Knott Berry Farm is something we cannot miss. There are various Snoopy related merchandize that can be purchased. The food, candy and Jam and special. First time for me to know this very delicious Boysenberry jam and pie. Highly recommended #2023travelwish

Knott's Berry Farm amusement park is really a lot of fun!

Besides Universal, Disney, Lego, and other well-known amusement parks, Knott's Berry Farm, one of the three major theme parks with a century of history in Southern California, is also a must-visit when in LA. Christmas is coming, and the atmosphere in the park is very festive, with affordable tickets divided into five themed areas: Independence Town, Ghost Town, Fiesta Village, Snoopy, and the Roaring 20s. It's suitable for all ages, with height restrictions in the Snoopy area for kids. The park opens at 10 am, and closing times can vary, with evening sessions available. You can start lining up at 9:40. There's a hotel on-site, just a 5-minute walk from the amusement park, and on the way there, you'll pass a bakery. The bread isn't too sweet and tastes good, perfect for breakfast. It's recommended to go shopping for souvenirs the next day, as after a day of walking around, you'll likely be too tired to browse. The Snoopy-themed merchandise is quite comprehensive and conveniently located right next to the amusement park. Tickets: Weekday prices are cheaper, and there are hotel package deals, special holiday events, and annual passes, which are said to be the most cost-effective. There are also fast passes and the like, and the app is quite comprehensive, though not as user-friendly as Disney's. Dining: The official website offers meal deals, such as all-day unlimited drink refills (every fifteen minutes) and meals every 90 minutes (up to 4 times from opening to closing).

Noshi's Paradise: The Magical Journey of Puanana Park

🌌 Dream under the night sky 🌌 Noshi's Paradise, the jewel of Puanana Park in the United States, is even more like a fairyland in the dream under the night. 💡 Highlight Experience ✨Magic Rotation: Immersive 4D cinema, walking with the fantasy story. 🚀Galaxy Leap: Extreme roller coaster, experience the collision of heartbeat and speed. 🍭Dessert Block: Various desserts, open your five senses feast. 📸 Exclusive Highlights ▶ Mysterious performance every Friday, let you become the VIP experimenter of the park. ▶ Noshi designer's exclusive hand-drawn park map, amazing detail aesthetics. 🎀 Style Embellishment Pink cotton candy umbrella🌂, meteor simulation pool🌠, every corner of the park is full of surprises. 💌 TIPS It is recommended to visit before 3 pm, staggered play, and more in-depth experience of Noshi magic. 🌈 Ending In Noshi's Paradise, every moment is where the dream begins. Be sure to check in here when you come to Puanana Park in the United States, and start the magical journey. Let our hearts, find the childlike innocence and dreams again.

Not losing to Disney's Knott's Berry Farm amusement park

Knott's Berry Farm (Strawberry Farm) is located northwest of Disneyland, 6 kilometers away from Disneyland. The farm has Mexican festival villages, Snoopy camps and other themed parks. This amusement park is for both adults and children to play, with many amusement facilities inside. Children can play on the carousel, trampoline, while adults who like thrills can go on roller coasters, jumping machines, big pendulums, etc. If you get tired, you can also take a small train or carriage in the park. I personally like their roller coaster, it feels so cool!!! Like now Christmas is coming, there are Christmas-themed decorations in the park, which is very suitable for clocking in and taking pictures. And there are many wonderful and interesting performances in the park, and there will be mascots interacting with us, the atmosphere is super good. In terms of transportation, if you want to come here, there are many buses in the city that know Knott's Berry Farm, which is very convenient. The full price ticket is 67 US dollars, the fast pass is 55 US dollars, if you buy a ticket + fast pass package, it only costs 82 US dollars.

Delicious Thai Restaurant in Newport Beach!

Restaurant: Hanuman Thai Eatery Address: 355 Bristol St. Ste U Costa Mesa, CA 92626 This is Thai food unlike anywhere you've had it before. Modernized with a bit of fusion but still pays respect to all the authentic flavors! Found this place on TikTok and it was definitely worth the visit! #foodie #urbanexplorer #fallingforfall #tripblazers #thaifood #thaicuisine

The Spot hard to forget!!!! Any one who have a chance to visit Newport Beach, CA should make the effort to do so because here Southern CA is not only known for the sunny weather and beautiful beaches, but here there are a varieties of choices when it comes to food selections which can be a plus for visitors. Anything your heart desires or any ethnic food we have it here. Enjoy your travel!!!!

Walking around at beautiful Newport beach

#mytripvlog Spending a day walking around the beautiful Newport beach, Orange County, CA

Best Beach in So Cal!

Getting There - Drove(we got a rental car from Hertz) Attractions - Knotsberry Farm, Sea World Hotel- Best Western, Wyndham Food & Restaurants - Great seafood at Seaport Village #beaches