Orange County has 34 cities and covers an
area of 798 square miles, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the
Santa Ana Mountains. Orange County is nearby the center of the entertainment
industry. Our region has superb Mediterranean climate (sunny 80% of
the year and rainfall averaging only 12-14 inches). Orange County's
terrain is diverse, with 42 miles of coastline offering beach cities,
piers, oceanfront mansions, and harbors. The mountain areas and many
regional parks have forests, lakes, miles of open roads, and historic
buildings from the 1800's. Architecture and cityscapes run from rural
small villages to modern urban settings.
Located approximately 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Anaheim
is home to the elite Convention Center, Disneyland, the 2002 World
Champion Anaheim Angels baseball team and the Mighty Ducks Hockey
team. This sprawling city of 300,000 is a culturally diverse,
dynamic tourist destination that hosts more than 20 million guests
annually. Its rich history dating back more than 100 years is
well preserved in the central city, co-existing along side some
of the finest hotels and restaurants in Southern California. A
multi-faceted northeast industrial corridor and million dollar
homes in the east end of the City give Anaheim a unique and well-rounded
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Anaheim/Orange
County Visitor & Convention Bureau Video
A city re-invented. Anaheim,
now with a $6 billion new look, emerges as a world-class convention
and tourism destination. The Anaheim Resort unfolds ... transforming
boulevards and streets into palmed lined streetscapes with vibrant
tropical flowers, along convenient trolley routes within the area.
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The Anaheim
White House occupies a lovely 1909 home with eight different dining
areas. The menu features fresh seafood and specialties influenced
by proprietor Bruno Serato's frequent trips to his hometown of Verona,
Italy. The restaurant is included in Epicurean Rendezvous' "100
Best Restaurants in Southern California" and received three stars
from the Mobil Guide.
The wine list features over 200 Californian and European wines. Return
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Desde su llegada
al aeropuerto Internacional de Los Angeles, nuestro personal le da
la bienvenida en su idioma. Abordo de nuestros confortables vehiculos
le llevaran hasta su hotel, en donde le asistiran en su registro de
entrada al hotel y posteriormente, le haran entrega de los boletos
de las atracciones que su paquete incluya. Le orientaran e informaran
de puntos de interes, horarios, festividades especiales, y tours adicionales
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Brea
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Brea
is a small town of 10.6 square miles with a population of 35,000.
It is located at the four corners of Los Angeles, San Bernardino,
Riverside and Orange counties, residing in the northeast corner of
Orange County. Brea is dedicated to maintaining a small town atmosphere
yet offering a unique big city experience - regional mall, home to
major corporations such as Bank of America and Union Oil Research
Center, and an "art in public places" program with over
100 pieces of sculpture by the world's acclaimed artists on view throughout
the City. Carbon Canyon, east of the City, offers a natural beauty
with prominent ridge lines, sloping terrain, drainage courses and
various native and non-native vegetation. Various local and regional
parks, including Chino Hills State Park, offer active and passive
recreation activities and are minutes from downtown Brea. Return
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Buena Park
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Buena Park is centrally located in Southern
California. Known as a family fun capital, major attractions line
the City's entertainment corridor including Knott's Berry Farm, Movieland
Wax Museum and Medieval Times. Buena Park is also a well established
community with tree-lined neighborhood streets and parks, complete
with industrial areas, a historical district and a broad range of
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What was once
an actual berry farm is now 160 acres of world class rides, unique
family shows and one of a kind attractions. At America's favorite
theme park, experience GhostRider the world's best wooden roller coaster,
Supreme Scream, 30-stories up, 3 seconds down and the high-octane
thrill of Xcelerator, rated the world's best launch coaster, sending
riders 0-80 in 2.3 seconds. For a different type of thrill, stroll
on over to Camp Snoopy, home to the beloved PEANUTS gang. Return
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Costa Mesa
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Located
in the center of Orange County, Costa Mesa offers a wide variety of
filming locations. The City is home to South Coast Plaza, one of the
largest and most successful regional shopping malls in the world,
the Orange County Performing Arts Center, several historical landmarks
and numerous parks, including Fairview Wilderness Park. As a center
of culture, commerce and education, Costa Mesa offers the very old
and the very new. Return
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Cypress
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Strategically
located at the border of Orange and Los Angeles counties, Cypress
is a balanced suburban community of approximately 6.5 square miles
with a population of 47,000. While the city's motto, "Progress"
is evident from the diverse collection of residential dwellings to
the numerous national and regional corporate headquarters located
in the City's 800 acre business park, it still retains much of its
small town atmosphere. Return
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Dana Point
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Located approximately 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Anaheim
is home to the elite Convention Center, Disneyland, the 2002 World
Champion Anaheim Angels baseball team and the Mighty Ducks Hockey
team. This sprawling city of 300,000 is a culturally diverse, dynamic
tourist destination that hosts more than 20 million guests annually.
Its rich history dating back more than 100 years is well preserved
in the central city, co-existing along side some of the finest hotels
and restaurants in Southern California. A multi-faceted northeast
industrial corridor and million dollar homes in the east end of
the City give Anaheim a unique and well-rounded flavor. Return
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Classically perched atop a hillside bluff revealing captivating views at the Pacific Ocean, the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort boasts a location regarded as one of the most romantic spots on the Californian coastline. With its quaint Victorian architecture offset by commanding views of vast white beaches, glorious sunsets and the picturesque seaport village of Dana Point Harbor, the Marriott keeps you close to the area's finest offerings. Laguna Beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano. Catalina Island. And so close to perfection, offering every element of an impressive resort and meeting facility.
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Fountain Valley
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A
10-square-mile bedroom community of 54,000 in the heart of Orange
County, Fountain Valley is a nice place to live with its beautiful
homes adjacent to 17 neighborhood parks. It's the home of Mile Square
Regional Park, 640 acres of lakes, trails and various passive and
active recreational amenities. Return
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Fullerton
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Fullerton is a full-service community located in north Orange County,
measuring approximately 23 square miles in size with a population
of 124,000. Fullerton is a well-maintained city with a variety of
residential areas including equestrian properties, as well as strong
business and manufacturing sections. Its downtown area is filled
with fully restored, architecturally distinctive buildings dating
from the early 1900's. The City also boasts more than 40 parks,
a large system of equestrian and bicycle trails, a museum, a cultural
center, a general aviation airport, an arboretum and five universities
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The story of
the sailing ship is the story of man's conquest of the elements; the
oceans, winds and treacherous currents of the seven seas. It tells
of the courage and tenacity of the men who sailed them to chart and
map the world and spans every age of discovery and exploration. On
return to a safe harbor, they headed for their beloved pubs and taverns.
Where good fellowship, jokes, and gossip were exchanged with unrestrained
vigor, letting off steam. So that on return to the fold, they met
the problems of home, wives, and children with relaxed humor. Return
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Garden Grove
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Located
25 miles south of Los Angeles, Garden Grove is in the heart of beautiful
Orange County. The city is primarily a bedroom community, but has
a variety of nice shopping centers, office parks and industrial locations.
The original "downtown" has been preserved as a quaint Main
Street near the Civic Center. Return
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Huntington Beach
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A
city facing the Pacific Ocean with 8.5 miles of wide sandy beaches
and an historic pier. Mature Central Park offers lakes, wooded areas
and an equestrian center. Downtown offers numerous historic structures
with a quick moving "surf" pedestrian population. Return
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Irvine
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A
city of 130,000 located in Orange County, Irvine features large man-made
lakes, wide streets and high-tech business centers. This unique city
also features agricultural fields, rural and country settings and
relaxed rules and regulations to facilitate production. Return
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Laguna Beach
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One of Southern California's most interesting and beautiful beach
communities, Laguna Beach offers many traditions and areas of interest.
With approximately 25,000 residents and covering some 8 square miles,
this art colony has some of the most picturesque beaches and landscapes
in the world, which has made it the subject of countless canvases
as well as the location for many movies. Return
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Classically perched atop a hillside bluff revealing captivating views at the Pacific Ocean, the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort boasts a location regarded as one of the most romantic spots on the Californian coastline. With its quaint Victorian architecture offset by commanding views of vast white beaches, glorious sunsets and the picturesque seaport village of Dana Point Harbor, the Marriott keeps you close to the area's finest offerings. Laguna Beach. Mission San Juan Capistrano. Catalina Island. And so close to perfection, offering every element of an impressive resort and meeting facility.
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Laguna Hills
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The
family-oriented community of Laguna Hills (approximately 5 square
miles), Orange County's 30th city, is situated in the gently rolling
hills of south Orange County. With a population of 26,000, Laguna
Hills now boasts a diverse blend of commercial business centers and
residential communities, including Laguna Hills Mall, Saddleback Memorial
Medical Center and the equestrian community of Nellie Gail Ranch. Return
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Laguna Niguel
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Laguna
Niguel was built within the last 25 years and is primarily a hillside
community with approximately 65% open space. The city has two broad
major arterial highways which cross each other with lush landscaping.
Crown Valley Parkway is the gateway to the Pacific Ocean for the residents
and many of the surrounding communities. Return
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La Habra
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The
northernmost city in Orange County, La Habra is nestled between the
hills of La Habra Heights and the smooth lands of Fullerton. It has
an intimate residential community atmosphere that is proud of its
original Spanish heritage. It has grown into 7.2 square miles of commercial,
residential and recreational compatibility. Return
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Lake Forest
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The
31st city in Orange County has a population of almost 60,000 and lies
in the middle of the south Orange County transportation hub. Lake
Forest is located between Interstate 5 and the Foothill Transportation
Corridor, just minutes away from the Irvine Transportation Center,
John Wayne Airport, El Toro Marine Corps Air Station and south county
beaches. Lake Forest has picturesque rolling hills, lakes, parks and
eucalyptus groves throughout the City. Return
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La Palma
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La
Palma is a small (approximately 2 square miles) bedroom community
located in the northwest corner of Orange County with an estimated
population of 16,000. There is one major business complex, Centerpointe,
located within the City limits consisting of a hotel, restaurants,
retail shops and high rise office buildings. The majority of the housing
has been built since 1965. La Palma has one hospital and three small
strip shopping centers. It's Central Park hosts numerous activities
throughout the year, the highlight of which is La Palma Days which
is held every November. Return
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Los Alamitos
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Los
Alamitos is a peaceful tree-lined residential community of 4.3 square
miles that boasts an excellent location bordered by the 605 freeway
with easy access to the 405 freeway. The City is also home to the
Los Alamitos Army Reserve Air Base. Return
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Mission Viejo
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Mission
Viejo is one of America's most successful master planned communities
and is renowned for its beautiful parks and tree lined boulevards,
modern business and commercial centers and the exceptional quality
of life offered to its residents. Located in south Orange County off
Interstate 5, Mission Viejo has carefully combined its residential,
commercial and recreational opportunities, including the Nadadore
Swim Complex, to produce a community second to none. Return
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Newport Beach
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The City of Newport Beach has one of the world's largest small
yacht harbors, with spectacular boats gracing its tranquil bay.
Dotted by seven picturesque residential islands, quaint villages,
historical three-car ferry, attractions for all ages, including
a 1960's fun zone Ferris wheel and merry-go-round, Newport Beach
also boasts 6.5 miles of the most pristine beaches, with the sand
dune looks of Long Island to the white sands of Miami or Waikiki.
Perhaps the biggest attraction is the one-hour permit processing
service provided by the city, which is available seven days a week,
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You no longer
need to travel to Florence Italy to enjoy Ristorante Mamma Ginas
authentic cuisine. The restaurant, which opened its third location
in 1996 here in Newport Beach offers fine Dining along scenic ocean
canals of Newport Harbor.
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The Newport Beach Film Festival is
gearing up for yet another excellent year of programing - between
the galas, more days of film screenings, and free seminars - 2003
promises to be the best ever year for the Newport Beach Film Festival.
Last year, our audience grew
by more than 20 percent to nearly 20,000. We presented 70 features
and 100 short films, and our all-volunteer selection committees
worked day and night to review more than 600 titles.
A diverse community located in central Orange County, the City of Orange offers a variety of film sites, from an historic Old Towne circular plaza dating back to the 1880's to a number of unique park settings to rural equestrian home sites and neighborhoods of Craftsman homes and 100-year old Victorian homes, many with a small-town, Midwestern look. Return
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Placentia
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An
all-American city that consists of several structures of historical
significance, including two that are listed in the National Register
of Historical Places, the City of Placentia has much to offer the
production community. There is an old town district known as Placita
Santa Fe that has packing houses and early California style buildings.
In addition, there is a challenging 18-hole golf course, thirteen
parks and numerous tree-lined streets. Return
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San Clemente
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San
Clemente is a beautiful coastal community located at the southern
most end of Orange County and is known as the "Spanish Village
by the Sea." It is noted for having blue ocean water, great surf,
white sand beaches, rugged coastal bluffs and palm trees. San Clemente
has a 1,200-foot long wooden pier - one of the few on the California
coast. Return
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San Juan Capistrano
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San
Juan Capistrano was founded in 1776 by Father Junipero Serra as the
site of the historic Old Mission San Juan Capistrano, which is know
as the "Jewel of the Missions." The City is situated in
a picturesque coastal valley approximately 1.5 miles inland from the
ocean and midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. From its 200-plus
year old historic district, its many equestrian facilities, its preserved
historic downtown, its Western heritage, its preserved agricultural
and open space, to its newer residential communities and outstanding
recreational facilities, San Juan Capistrano provides many unique
filming locations. Return
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Santa Ana
Santa Ana is located in central Orange County, 45 miles south of
Los Angeles, with each accessibility to all of Orange County's major
freeways. Today Santa Ana has become the County's most populous
city, covering 27.2 square miles as well as being the home of the
county seat for the County of Orange. Know for its ethnic diversity,
Santa Ana also boasts a wide variety of "looks" for on-location
production - high tech and historically preserved commercial; industrial/manufacturing;
and established, mature residential neighborhoods, including classic
Victorian mansions. Return
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The Pueblo
of Santa Ana is a Native American tribe with reservation lands that
include a strip of New Mexico's fertile Rio Grande valley. The members
of Santa Ana, the Tamayame (the name of the people in our Keres language),
have lived in our present location approximately sixteen miles north
of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since at least the early 1500s. Since
the early 1980s the Pueblo has actively pursueda strategy of developing
tribal enterprises, seeing economic independence as crucial to maintaining
and safe guarding our traditional concepts and values. Return
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The Pueblo
of Santa Ana is a Native American tribe with reservation lands that
include a strip of New Mexico's fertile Rio Grande valley. The members
of Santa Ana, the Tamayame (the name of the people in our Keres language),
have lived in our present location approximately sixteen miles north
of Albuquerque, New Mexico, since at least the early 1500s. Since
the early 1980s the Pueblo has actively pursueda strategy of developing
tribal enterprises, seeing economic independence as crucial to maintaining
and safe guarding our traditional concepts and values. Return
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Seal Beach
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Seal
Beach is an upscale beach community featuring beautiful parks, attractive
homes and a three-block long Main Street with quaint, well maintained
store fronts. Best of all, Main Street leads to a 1,500 foot wood
pier featuring a 1950's cafe (Ruby's). Large beach front parking lots
are available. Return
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Stanton
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Centrally
located between Disneyland, the Anaheim Convention Center, Knott's
Berry Farm and Los Alamitos Race Track, the City of Stanton is a multi-cultural
community located within ten minutes of six major freeways and 10
miles from the beach. Abundant urban street scenes along three miles
of fast-moving State Highway 39 (Beach Boulevard) and home to Adventure
City, a high-quality pint-size theme park for kids, and Boyd's Hot
Rods featuring fully restored classic cars and custom hot rods, Stanton
has a number of unique location sites. Return
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Tustin
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Located
in Central Orange County, Tustin is a diverse community with new planned
community areas focused around golf courses and highly successful
regional shopping areas, as well as a historic downtown and residential
neighborhoods boasting several of the County's finest Victorian homes.
Military built blimp hangars, constructed in 1942 and considered to
be the world's largest wood frame structures, are also located within
the City limits and are available for film production. Return
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Villa Park
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Villa
Park is Orange County's smallest city, encompassing 2.1 square miles
with a population of approximately 6,400. The city is comprised entirely
of detached, single family homes and its rural lifestyle is evidenced
by the lack of street lights and sidewalks and an abundance of recreational
trails. The mostly half-acre or larger lots exhibit architectural
styles ranging from California ranch to small estates. Return
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Westminster
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Westminster
is 35 miles from LAX, 10 miles from John Wayne Airport and 12 miles
from Long Beach International Airport. Little Saigon, a mile of Asian
architecture, shops, deli's, restaurants and French cafes, is the
largest Vietnamese shopping district outside Vietnam. The Civic Center
architecture is "Olde English." The City has farmland, parks,
a restored 1915 farmhouse, red barn with windmill, and a 1940's 500-seat
auditorium. Return
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Yorba Linda
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Yorba
Linda is located in the northeasterly portion of Orange County and
is situated at the edge of a complex of cities comprising the county's
major urbanized areas. The city's 18 square miles are comprised of
rolling hills, parks and beautiful residential areas for its 57,000
residents. Return
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