Beach Cities
The Beach Cities of Orange County are among its major attractions. Whether to sunbathe, swim, surf, or play some beach volleyball, beach-goers will find much to enjoy here. Fishing from the piers is also very popular.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Essential Destinations
Top destinations include Huntington Beach and Newport Beach.
Huntington Beach
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Huntington Beach is in Orange County in Southern California. Once known as Pacific City, it started as the southern terminus of the Golden West railroad line.
Newport Beach
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Newport Beach is a city famous for its lavish lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. Television enthusiasts will recognize the resemblance to the show The O.C, and not just by virtue of its location in Orange County, California.
Laguna Beach
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Laguna Beach is a resort-residential community along the Pacific coast in South Orange County in Southern California. It is known for its extensive artist community, seaside village atmosphere, beautiful beaches, and luxury resort hotels.
Destinations to Discover
Explore places such as San Clemente and Seal Beach.
San Clemente
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San Clemente is a city by the beach in Orange County in Southern California. It is called the "little Spanish village by the sea" because many of the buildings have a rustic and antique Spanish look to them.
Seal Beach
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Seal Beach is a city in Orange County, Southern California. Seal beach is a small town on the coast with a beach front and pier. Main Street is a pleasant place to stroll with a number of restaurants, bars and gift shops.
Dana Point
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Dana Point is a city located in southern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 33,107 at the 2020 census. It has one of the few harbors along the Orange County coast; with ready access via State Route 1, it is a popular local destination for surfing.
Beach Cities
- Type: territory
- Description: string of cities and neighborhoods fronting the Pacific Coast in Orange County, California
- Also known as: “Orange Coast”
- Location: Orange County, Southern California, California, United States, North America
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Latitude of center
33.6° or 33° 36′ northLongitude of center
-117.7° or 117° 42′ westWikidata ID
Q17084444
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Italian—“Beach Cities” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “ساحل أورانج”
- French: “Orange Coast”
- Italian: “Città costiere della contea di Orange”
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