Beyond its epic theme parks and perfect weather, Orange County is celebrated for outdoor dining, entertainment and beach-bound adventure. Treat yourself at South Coast Plaza for the finest in luxury shopping and superlative restaurants. Spend an afternoon aboard a whale watching cruise in Newport Harbour, or cast a reel from the Huntington Beach Pier. Stop to smell the flowers at the Sherman Library and Gardens, or explore Laguna’s vast variety of boutique shops along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Boardwalk shops on Newport Beach Pier and outdoor mall, Fashion Island, present excellent opportunities to discover the ideal beach wardrobe. Swimming, sunning and boat trips to Catalina Island are on the menu by day, while spectacular sunsets and waterside dining beckon at night.

About an hour south of Los Angeles, Laguna Beach has a spectacular clifftop setting above some of the finest beaches in California. Outdoor enthusiasts can snorkel, scuba dive, body-surf, or hike the trails in nearby Laguna Coast Wilderness Park. A centre for artists, there are a number of special events and festivals,such as the Sawdust Art Festival, Festival of Arts/Pageant of the Masters, Art-A-Fair and Plein Air Painting Invitational. The Laguna Art Museum focuses on California artists. Window shoppers and collectors will enjoy strolling the village’s quaint streets, as well as visiting galleries spotted along Pacific Coast Highway.

喜歡電影的旅客，千萬別錯過荷里活喔。你可以到電影製片廠參觀、到中國戲院前面的大道摸摸明星們的手印，或是到洛杉磯最受追捧的幾個夜店，一睹巨星風采。到 The Grove 購物，說不定可以看到你最喜歡的明星；不想碰運氣等待明星出現的話，可以直接到保羅蓋帝中心欣賞曠世巨作。如果想來點不一樣的追星之旅，那就得去葛瑞菲斯天文台，用天文望遠鏡觀星吧。

聖塔莫尼卡的一切都熱力十足，這裡有數百家酷炫商店和餐廳，也有綿延超過 3 英里的白色沙灘，而當地機場和蒙大拿街上則有很多名人出沒。 這種與眾不同的獨特氛圍，成為熱門歌曲、電影和電視影集經常取材的對象，＜海灘遊俠＞(Baywatch) 就是在此地拍攝的眾多知名影集之一。 好萊塢高級時裝、衝浪時尚、嬉皮休閒等，各種不同風格在這裡相遇，居然還很協調。 給你一個良心建議： 不要開車，用走的。 聖塔莫尼卡很小，而且以對行人和環境友善為傲。 第三街徒步區禁止汽車通行，因此車子根本派不上用場。這個步行者的天堂，擁有許多電影院、餐廳和活力四射的街頭藝人。 來到知名且歷史悠久的聖塔莫尼卡碼頭，速食攤位傳來陣陣香味，這裡還有一座以太陽能發電、9 層樓高的摩天輪，是這座城市的象徵。 如果腳開始痠了，可以跳上沿著海灘運行的電動海潮公車，沿途欣賞美景，並前往充滿藝術氣息的貝嘉莫車站、聖塔莫尼卡美術館或是任一處同樣洋溢聖塔莫尼卡式熱情的景點。

Oceanside is a seaside oasis of recreation and beautiful beaches. Centrally located between San Diego and Los Angeles, Oceanside is frequently referred to as “the hub of Southern California.” From here, it’s easy to access a variety of amusement parks and family activities such as Disneyland, Legoland, Sea World and the San Diego Zoo. If you’re looking to educate as well as entertain, you won’t be disappointed. Take your kids to visit Mission San Luis Rey. Founded in 1798, Mission San Luis is often called “The King of Missions” and includes picnic grounds and a gift shop in addition to a museum. Also check out the California Surf Museum or the Oceanside Museum of Art. With more than six miles of frontal beach roads, Oceanside allows you to jog, bike or skate to your heart’s content. Bike the San Luis Rey River Biking trail or take part in private o group surf lessons from a local surf school. Get your sea legs on and check out one of the many boat rental companies for a trip out to sea you won’t soon forget – go deep sea fishing, diving or whale watching. For the golf lover, Oceanside is a veritable paradise! With six courses in or near Oceanside, you’re sure to find a public or private course to fit your game - try Oceanside Municipal Golf Course, Emerald Isle Golf Course or Pendleton Marine Golf Course.

從 19 世紀晚期卡利斯托加發現這座礦物泉以來，大批的 SPA 愛好者便蜂擁而至。時至今日，你仍然可以到訪當年發現溫泉的那口水井，除了喝一口井水，卡爾斯巴德的 SPA 亦提供許多世界級的服務，供你選擇。

拉荷雅 (La Jolla) 設有最高級的哥爾夫球場和藝廊，你更可與海豹一起共同享這裡優美的海濱景色。從聖地牙哥商業區到此繁華之地，只需 15 分鐘的路程。泳客、浮潛者與划獨木舟的遊客，紛紛都被拉荷雅海灣迷倒。保育水域住了許多亮黃色的加里巴地魚，為牠們提供一所安身之地；而海洞在崖上亦刻蝕出一個缺口。聖地牙哥當代藝術博物館、適合全家同樂的波奇水族館與知名的拉荷雅劇院，則可以讓你避開陽光，同時體驗展館樂趣。

More than 30 miles of beaches plus a wealth of cultural and historic institutions make this island a Gulf of Mexico holiday hot spot. If you go, don't forget your walking shoes: With 14 museums and 20 art galleries, plus several historic homes and mansions, there's a lot of ground to cover. Armchair pilots will love the Lone Star Flight Museum and those with more of a nautical interest can check out the Texas Seaport Museum. Families will enjoy the many child-friendly attractions, including Moody Gardens, with its replica of a tropical rain forest. It's easy to get caught up in all the activities, but don't forget to spend some downtime in the sun and on the beach.

Traverse City, known as a four-season playground, is now celebrated for quality cuisine, wine and culture. Miles of sugar-sand shoreline include the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore with romantic lighthouses and coastal villages. The glacier-sculpted landscape of orchards and vineyards includes 16 golf courses. Swimming, sailing, paddling, hiking and fishing are favourite warm weather activities, while winter turns the region into a playground for skiers, snowmobilers and snowshoers.

Atlantic City draws tourists by the car- and bus-load, topping more than 20 million visitors per year! Stroll along the famous Boardwalk with its numerous amusements and eateries or visit the historic Absecon Lighthouse and the new Wheel at Steel Pier. Several championship golf courses are within a 30 minute drive to attract golf enthusiasts. In summer, the local free beaches are popular with families. Beach bars are peppered throughout the resort and you can dig your toes in the sand and enjoy your favourite cocktails. Water-based activities include parasailing, charter fishing and dolphin-watching cruises. Casino hoppers have 9 establishments to choose from and there is something for everyone's taste. Those who remember Atlantic City in its pre-gambling days can wax nostalgic with a taste of saltwater taffy and iconic rolling chairs which have been Atlantic City favourites for over 100 years.

If watching the sunrise from atop a 10,000-foot volcano, swimming under waterfalls, hiking through craters and luxuriating on white-, red- and even black-sand beaches sounds like paradise, then Maui awaits. Maui is the place to surf and windsurf. Or hop a catamaran to scuba and snorkel on Molokini Island, a crater emerging from the sea that hosts a wealth of marine life. Golf, fine dining, a winery, museums and sipping a mai tai on the beach round out the perfect tropical holiday.