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Orange County Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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What to do
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Disneyland Park California
4.7
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2,219 Review
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Disneyland Resort California
4.6
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30 Review
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Disney California Adventure Park
4.7
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576 Review
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4.8
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499 Review
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Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum
4.8
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25 Review
Tanaka Farms
5.0
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Knott's Berry Farm
4.6
/5
63 Review
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Christ Cathedral
4.2
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51 Review
Angel Stadium
4.8
/5
6 Review
Huntington Beach
4.7
/5
45 Review
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Orange County, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Sheraton Park Hotel at The Anaheim Resort
4.5
/5
351 Review
Fairfield Inn & Suites Anaheim Los Alamitos
4.7
/5
111 Review
Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove
4.4
/5
59 Review
Courtyard Cypress Anaheim/Orange County
4.5
/5
126 Review
DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park
4.4
/5
160 Review
The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
4.5
/5
72 Review
Hampton Inn & Suites Seal Beach
4.3
/5
101 Review
Residence Inn Tustin Orange County
4.8
/5
137 Review
Staybridge Suites IRVINE EAST/LAKE FOREST by IHG
4.7
/5
51 Review
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
4.4
/5
74 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
4.4
/5
75 Review
Residence Inn Anaheim Brea
4.6
/5
118 Review
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Orange County dishes and foodie spots.
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Morton's The Steakhouse
4.5
/5
16 Review
Seafood
Avg. THB2,668/person
Coliseum Pool & Grill
5.0
/5
1 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. THB992/person
Nick's Laguna Beach
4.0
/5
2 Review
Seafood
Avg. THB689/person
Maggiano's Little Italy
5.0
/5
5 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. THB982/person
Sabroso! Mexican Kitchen
4.5
/5
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Seafood
Avg. THB689/person
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Bakery
Sea view
Avg. THB762/person
Peter's Gourmade Burgers
4.0
/5
2 Review
Quick bites
Avg. THB275/person
Cream Pan
4.3
/5
5 Review
Bakery
Avg. THB275/person
FiRE+iCE Interactive Grill & Bar
4.8
/5
4 Review
Western cuisine
Avg. THB493/person
Napa Rose
4.5
/5
9 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. THB1,922/person
Club 33
5.0
/5
2 Review
Bars/bistros
Avg. THB2,009/person
Brunos Italian Kitchen
4.5
/5
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Avg. THB1,379/person
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The Queen Mary
4.8
/5
22 Review
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Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4
/5
107 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Battleship IOWA Museum
4.7
/5
52 Review
Museums
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
4.8
/5
103 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Little Tokyo
4.3
/5
210 Review
Olvera St
4.4
/5
146 Review
Bradbury Building
4.3
/5
58 Review
Historic landmark
Redondo Beach Pier
4.4
/5
10 Review
Chinatown
4.5
/5
72 Review
California Science Center
4.1
/5
92 Review
Angels Flight Railway
4.2
/5
55 Review
Historic landmark
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6
/5
190 Review
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Universal Studios Hollywood
4.8
/5
8,028 Review
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USS Midway Museum
4.8
/5
1,647 Review
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
4.6
/5
190 Review
Science & technology museums
SeaWorld San Diego
4.6
/5
757 Review
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LEGOLAND California
4.7
/5
318 Review
Amusement parks
San Diego Zoo
4.5
/5
200 Review
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Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
/5
590 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Aquarium of the Pacific
4.4
/5
107 Review
Zoos & aquariums
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
4.7
/5
85 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Six Flags Magic Mountain
4.8
/5
189 Review
Amusement parks
Los Angeles Zoo
4.4
/5
82 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny Estate
4.2
/5
17 Review
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Santa Monica State Beach
4.6
/5
590 Review
Beaches and shores
Night view
Venice Beach
4.4
/5
150 Review
Beaches and shores
Surfing
La Jolla Shores Park
4.5
/5
177 Review
Beaches and shores
La Jolla Cove
4.7
/5
185 Review
Beaches and shores
Redondo Beach Pier
4.4
/5
10 Review
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
4.6
/5
99 Review
Natural scenery
Sunset Cliffs Natural Park
4.0
/5
18 Review
Natural scenery
Belmont Park
4.2
/5
62 Review
Amusement parks
Waterfront
4.7
/5
26 Review
Beaches and shores
Popular Luxury Hotels Near Orange County
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The Beverly Hills Hotel - Dorchester Collection
9.7
/5
74 Review
Rosewood Miramar Beach
9.4
/5
50 Review
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
111 Review
Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, A Four Seasons Hotel
9.1
/5
119 Review
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
8.8
/5
125 Review
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
42 Review
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
9.6
/5
49 Review
El Encanto, Santa Barbara
9.3
/5
64 Review
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Legoland Castle Hotel
8.5
/5
46 Review
Legoland Hotel at Legoland California Resort
8.6
/5
109 Review
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
111 Review
Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort Villas
8.6
/5
111 Review
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
8.7
/5
105 Review
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Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
111 Review
Casa Del Mar
9.1
/5
110 Review
Shutters on the Beach
9.4
/5
105 Review
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
8.8
/5
104 Review
Park Hyatt Aviara
9.3
/5
67 Review
The Surfrider Malibu
8.8
/5
99 Review
L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
8.8
/5
93 Review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.4
/5
108 Review
Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club
9.4
/5
53 Review
Pacific Terrace Hotel
9.4
/5
126 Review
Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa
8.4
/5
109 Review
Kimpton ROWAN PALM SPRINGS by IHG
9.0
/5
104 Review
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles
8.5
/5
103 Review
The Charlie West Hollywood
9.5
/5
50 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
48 Review
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
47 Review
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
82 Review
Hotel Bel-Air - Dorchester Collection
9.6
/5
42 Review
Oceana Santa Monica, LXR Hotels & Resorts
8.7
/5
67 Review
Fox & Swan Chalet
9.8
/5
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The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
8.9
/5
113 Review
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
8.9
/5
110 Review
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Conrad Los Angeles
9.4
/5
232 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8.8
/5
67 Review
Silver Lake Pool & Inn
8.9
/5
96 Review
SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills
8.0
/5
56 Review
The Sun Rose West Hollywood
9.2
/5
111 Review
Sunset Marquis Hotel
9.1
/5
107 Review
L Ermitage Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
123 Review
The Maybourne Beverly Hills, Maybourne Hotel Collection
9.6
/5
111 Review
Shutters on the Beach
9.4
/5
105 Review
The Colony Palms Hotel and Bungalows - Adults Only
9.1
/5
99 Review
Hotel Californian
9.2
/5
105 Review
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Conrad Los Angeles
9.4
/5
232 Review
The Peninsula Beverly Hills
8.8
/5
125 Review
Regent Santa Monica Beach
9.5
/5
75 Review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9.4
/5
108 Review
La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
8.7
/5
101 Review
Pendry San Diego
9.1
/5
106 Review
Hotel del Coronado
8.5
/5
110 Review
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena, Los Angeles
8.5
/5
103 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
8.8
/5
67 Review
Terranea Resort
9.2
/5
111 Review
Chateau Marmont
8.8
/5
40 Review
The Sun Rose West Hollywood
9.2
/5
111 Review
Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
48 Review
L Ermitage Beverly Hills
9.4
/5
123 Review
The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
82 Review
The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey
9.0
/5
135 Review
Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
47 Review
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
9.0
/5
82 Review
Casa Del Mar
9.1
/5
110 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Orange County
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Exhibitions
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Nature and wildlife
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Beaches and shores
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Mountain climbing
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Historical attractions
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Sightseeing tours
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Boat tour
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Cultural institutions
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Museums
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Science & technology museums
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Leisure activities
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Farms and pastures
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Camping and campsites
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Mountain climbing
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Shooting
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Cycling
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Parks
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Water sports
Popular Attractions in Orange County
Disney California Adventure Park
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Historic Yorba Cemetery
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Laguna Lake Park
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O'Neill Museum
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Evan's Gun World
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Diego Sepulveda Adobe
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Doheny State Beach
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Laguna Niguel Regional Park
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Garden Grove Historical Society
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Dave & Buster's
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Western Trails Museum
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Totally Board Surf Shop
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Easyride's Back Alley Bicycle
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Irvine Ranch Historic Park
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OC Ocean Adventures
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K1 Speed Anaheim
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St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Church
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Lantern Bay Park
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Pinot's Palette
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Immanuel Lutheran Church of Orange
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Cox Sports Park - Softball Field 2
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Kamans Art Shoppe
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OC Library - Laguna Hills Technology Branch
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Rancho San Joaquin Driving Range
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Old Ranch Country Club
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Portola Park
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United Pentecostal Church
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St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church (Corona del Mar, CA)
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Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University
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Smallwood Park
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Napa Rose
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Club 33
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Brunos Italian Kitchen
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
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Claim Jumper Steakhouse & Bar- Costa Mesa
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The Beachcomber at Crystal Cove
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Ramos House Cafe
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The Cliff Restaurant
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Pieology Pizzeria Irvine Spectrum Center
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Mr. BBQ
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Tocca Ferro Italian Chophouse
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Parkestry Rooftop Bar & Lounge
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Puesto Anaheim
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Chart House
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The Bungalow
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Panini Kabob Grill Corona Del Mar
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The Village Inn
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Ciao Balboa
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Charlie's Chili Restaurant
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