2024 Orange County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)

LA Back Oil Painting Island Catalina Vacation Guide 🇺🇸

#islands Back Garden of Los Angeles - Catalina Island Catalina Island is known as "Hawaii on the West Coast". There are swaying palms, soft and pure white beaches, warm sea water, and heartwarming sunset scenery, satisfying everything you can imagine in the "island". Transportation to the island • Ferry: P Express head, from Long Beach, San Pedro and Flights departing from three ports of Dana Point • Arrive at the pier: Choose Avalon Pier, which is the only town on the island. Restaurants, shops, water activities and beaches are all here (the other pier is a campsite) S Ticket price: $38/person one-way, $75/ person for round trip, plus $20 to upgrade to Commodore Lounge (priority boarding, drinks/ snacks, spacious seats) A Others: Friends who are afraid of seasickness can eat in advance. Dramamine / Soak ginger in a thermos + try to sit in the middle of the boat to check the helicopter: faster, friends with the ability to pay banknotes can take a helicopter,

Disneyland’s Christmas Magic 🎄

Visiting Disneyland's Main Street during the Christmas season was like stepping into an American town of the 1900s that is full of festive cheer - cheery music filled the air, and the lights from the countless decorations twinkled brightly. We snagged ourselves a spot along the sidewalk of Main Street while waiting for the start of the Christmas Fantasy Parade. As the Christmas Fantasy Parade made its way down the street, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pure joy and nostalgia wash over me. The colorful floats, beloved characters in their holiday attire, and the infectious energy of the crowd created an unforgettable experience. Watching the parade reminded me of the magic of childhood and the importance of cherishing moments of wonder and happiness. Disneyland at Christmas truly captures the spirit of the season like no other place. #WinHKFlight #winhkflight To me, Hong Kong is a city that has so much to offer - culture, outdoors, nightlife, food and history! I want to travel to Hong Kong to visit Disneyland, Happy Valley on a Wednesday night, eat traditional dim sum at Lin Heung Tea House and...so much more!

Delicious Gamja Tang in Garden Grove 🥔

Address: Located in Hanmi Plaza between Galway and Kerry. 9816 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92844 This casual Korean restaurant serves classics such as sulungtang & kimchi in a simple space. So far one my favorite spot for Korean soups! I've had their sullungtang, yookgaejang and galbitang... All of them were hearty in flavor and delicious! Their side dishes were very good, we kept asking for more! They are known for their kimchi and sulleongtang. Unfortunately I got the gamjatang this time but the gamjatang was delicious! Next time I will try the sulleongtang for sure! #SpooktacularTrip #foodie #gooutside

Mickey ToonToon

address: Disneyland park - 1313 Disneyland Dr Anaheim, CA 92802 location: Mickey toon toon within Disneyland park attraction: Mickey and Minnie’s house! for Mickey lover! can see Mickey everywhere in this world. it’s super cute. the house the fridge the car, Minnie vanity corner, their gym, their clothes etc. can take photo with Mickey himself as well (if you’re lucky) there are merchandise stores selling Mickey souvenirs as well. recommend to buy if you love Mickey like I do! there are stores selling drinks and mini bites if you’re hungry. full of places to sit and rest as alot of walking required here. cost: s$140 for disneyland park as I have no time for 2. it was very crowded as well. #meetlosangeles

Beautiful Garden by Corona Del Mar Beach 🏝️

Address: 2647 E Coast Hwy. Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 Sherman Gardens is an inspiring horticultural oasis and nationally renowned botanical garden. The Sherman Library & Gardens are botanical gardens in Corona del Mar, California. The Gardens’ collections include: - Over 100 species of palms from around the world - 130 unique varieties of begonias - A lush tropical conservatory featuring a koi pond, carnivorous plants and an extensive orchid collection - An artistic succulent garden - A formal garden - A tea garden with numerous hanging baskets of fuchsia, begonias, and seasonal favorites. #SpooktacularTrip #urbanexplorer

Hako - Best Tonkatsu in Irvine

Address: 4790 Irvine Blvd. Ste 103. Irvine, CA 92620 Never frozen and always fresh, Hako’s Katsu’s come from the most prestigious farms in America. Hako’s locally sourced 3-tier panko is prepared in a superior oil imported from Japan. When choosing their name, just like the food they serve, they wanted to keep it simple. Hako in Japanese means “Box”. Their most popular orders from Hako are tho Chicken Katsu, Hako Tonkatsu, and Curry Tonkatsu. You can get extra side of curry on the side for an additional $3. The tonkatsu’s come with a salad and miso soup as well. #foodie #staycation #urbanexplorer #california

Fresh Handmade Udon in Costa Mesa 🍜

Address: 3333 BRISTOL ST., #1073 COSTA MESA, CA 92626 Marugame Udon provides hand crafted udon bowls, tempura, and beverages from a theater kitchen, allowing guests to watch as their food is prepared. The udon noodles here are made to order to ensure that we as customers are getting the best tasting Japanese food around in California. Born in Japan, Marugame Udon holds true to the authentic tradition of noodle making and its origins which started centuries ago in the Kagawa Prefecture in the southern part of Japan. #foodie #udon #california #summervacation #passionpassport #urbanexplorer

Fun beach bar on the beach of Huntington 🏖

Literally on the beach is a bar called Sahara Sandbox & Pizza. Sahara is right on the beach and there’s a great biking / walking trail that is right next to this bar. People who bike stop by and grab a drink! When I went, I saw many bikers (including me) who took a pit stop to grab a beer and chill. There’s lots of games such as large-size connect four and more! Next time I want to come at night because the lights are colorful here from what I’ve heard! The vibes are super cool and I feel like the vibes here at night would be amazing 🤩 Definitely going back! #hungtingtonbeach #beachlife #beach #california socal #orangecounty #huntington #beaches #bar #biking

Tastiest Vietnamese Brunch in OC 🤤

If you’re looking for a light brunch menu + delicious cocktails and amazing coffee, NEP Cafe is the perfect spot to go to. I got their Banh Mi Chao with Pork while my friend got it with Fillet Mignon. We also ordered the Xoi Man as well. I didn’t order alcoholic drinks but their alc drinks are very tasty! This time I ordered the Strawberry Matcha Latte 🍓 and it was super good as well! They make great coffee! Tip: Make a reservation before you go! Otherwise, you can end up waiting for an 1 hour and 40 minutes to get seated. NEP Cafe is a popular brunch spot in the area so make sure to reserve beforehand. Name: NEP Cafe Address: 10836 Warner Ave. Fountain Valley, CA 92708 #foodie #awesomepic #vietnamesefood #orangecounty #california #fountainvalley #nepcafe #oc #food

A fun day at the Irvine Spectrum Center ☀️

If you ever plan on traveling to Irvine, you have to go to the Irvine Spectrum Center! Also, yes, it is dog friendly!! 🐶 I went this past weekend and so many pets! Address: 670 Spectrum Center Dr, Irvine, CA 92618 The outdoor shopping mall has tons of activities such as escape room, virtual reality labs (VR games and activities), arcade for kids and adults, bookstores, gift-stores, and tons of restaurants and dessert shops! The spectrum center also has a large movie theater as well. You’ll never get bored. The Spectrum Center is so huge, you can spend hours here! 🎡 Irvine Spectrum Ferris Wheel is one of its prettiest attractions and you can see it from the freeway! 🍴I went to Cucina Enoteca for brunch and I recommend to sit outside! The patio is beautiful. #irvine #foodie #irvinespectrumcenter #brunch

One of the best Izakaya 🏮 in Orange County

Finally got off work? Must hit an izakaya, order a pitcher of Sapporo, order a bunch of food, and just enjoy the rest of the evening with your friends. Tip: Make sure you get there before dinner rush because once you get here at 7PM, you’ll definitely be waiting for another 1.5 hours to get seated. Either come a bit earlier or later. The atmosphere is amazing and the food here is delicious 🤤 I haven’t tried a bad item here yet! Their chu-hi’s are great and they even have a matcha ipa beer that has a great matcha scent as an aftertaste. Love this restaurant! Name: Kappo Honda Address: 18450 Brookhurst Street, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708 #foodie #orangecounty #izakaya #food #drinks #awesomepic

doubletree Hilton Irvine spectrum

Address - Irvine Spectrum Ambiance/Facilities - great location Highlights - clean room and amazing customer service Avg. Price per Person - 200usd per night Rating - 8/10 overall good experience for my 11 nights stay over there. breakfast is good but limited choice. they have a chef to cook/fry eggs of your choice. good customer service and support. room is clean with super big screen size of 60+ inches. enough charging ports as well as ironing board around for you to iron clothes. good choice for business travellers. coffee machine is there with coffee bean tea bag refill on a daily basis overall good experience

Fushing day with grandpa

Enjoyed a nice relaxing day outside fishing with my dad and the kiddos

Disneyland @ California!

There are two California Disneyland Parks, one is Disneyland Park and the other is Disneyland California Adventure Park (the one we visited!). Really fun experience at Disneyland with lots of cool attractions and rides to play with! It’s definitely worth a visit! It was also really nice to see Disneyland incorporating Lunar New Year celebration as part of their decorations! Address - 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802, United States Highlights - Super amazing and interesting rides Avg. Price per Person - USD 100+ per pax (tip: you could also purchase a day pass on Klook which will give you some discount) Rating - 4/5 for an amusement park! #themepark #tigeryear2022 #california #disneyland #holiday

night life at it's finest.. good music laughs and nothing but great memories to happen.

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#tripaway #anaheimca #caligirl #anaheimmarriottsuites another getaway to orange county. I have a weakness for suites and private balconies. if I can score both it's a definite winner in my trip book. #tripaway

#triplocal There is always excitement in my city especially with this pandemic you cant travel far anyways so you just have to find happiness in this city born and raised. #triplocal

#triplocal Was very satisfied with my hotel view. had a very beautiful sunset as well as my sun rise. Very comfortable beds and helpful staffs I would recommend those on a budget to have a 3 star hotel with no problem or complaints #triplocal

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Disney Haunted Mansion is a classic for a reason. You can go year after year and still find new things to see. Good for all ages. Use Fast pass to get in if you can because the lines are usually long. It is one of the more popular attractions. They say it is haunted by a former cast member. #merrychristmas #decembertravel

Catalina island is LA is Mesmerizing❤️🥰✨

#islandtour Oil painting island around LA, Catalina island, attacked Easter and went to Catalina lsland with boyfriend! I really feel like I'm in a world of oil paintings, and just a snap feels like dust on a screenshot. Now, on the official website of Catalina Express, you can book a ferry ticket to the island. We have chosen to depart from Long Beach, and the whole journey takes one hour. The one-way ticket price is now $42. "+$10 can upgrade to a Lounge ticket, but it can avoid queuing and there are free snacks and drinks available

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Epcot, stylized in all uppercase as EPCOT, is a theme park at the Walt Disney World resort in Bay Lake, Florida. It is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company through its Disney Experiences division. The park opened on October 1, 1982, as EPCOT Center, the second of four theme parks built at the resort. Often referred to as a "permanent world's fair", Epcot is dedicated to the celebration of human achievement, particularly technological innovation and international culture. #orangecounty

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Vietnamese Cuisine in Sam Fransico

#fallishere When I am overseas sometimes, I would crave for some comfort food and would something soupy. During my recent San Fransico trip, I chanced upon golden flower Vietnamese restaurant and I was able to get a good comforting bowl of beef pho. The soup was served warm and the broth was tasty and good. A huge portion of beef came along with the pho noodles too. You can find other great Vietnamese cuisine here at this restaurant, so the next time you would like some good Vietnamese dishes, you know where to head to in San fransico.

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jacket i bought my nephew

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