The playground of the rich and famous, Orange County is the birthplace of the electric guitar and surf culture.

It is also home to many international corporations and even though it's often appropriate to wear jeans to work, big business is being done here. Los Angeles Times is across the street, and offices of State Farm, AAA of California and National University are less than a mile from our hotel.

Ready to hit the waves? Check out Huntington and Newport beaches a short drive south. Family fun time? Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland are minutes away.

Bustling shopping and dining scene offers ample celebrity watching.