Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park also boasts of an experience that rivals Disneyland. With its six theme parks and loads of rides and attractions, a live band here and there, shopping centers and restaurants, you just have to see for yourself what the people are talking about.

Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm undoubtedly, is a memorable experience. However, the fun is not only there. Orange County boasts 42 miles of coastline, giving everyone an adventure they prefer on the beach. From surfing (Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach) to whale watching (Newport Beach, Dana Point) or just chilling out in the sea and sand, this coastline has always something for someone.

For the artist in you, you might want to stop by at The Orange County Center for Contemporary Art in Santa Ana, California. This art center, managed by artists themselves showcases the works of the up and coming artists and the established ones. Now if you want a little piece of history, Santa Ana is also the home of the Old Courthouse Museum and the Discovery Science Center. Old Courthouse showcases the local history and the Discovery Science Center gives everyone a Victorian-era feel with it’s time tested gadgets, crafts and information for the history buff in all of us.

If you really crave for something that will make you say “I can’t believe it!” you need to visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Located in Buena Park, it’s a jungle-themed park that literally houses thousands of artifacts and rare items from around the world.

All in all, you can’t go wrong in Orange County. If you plan to go to this place to enjoy, make sure you stay there MORE than one day. All these places can’t just be appreciated in only two hours. Plus with the size of these theme parks and the amount of entertainment they will give, it’s very hard to just stay in these places for one day only and enjoy everything from sunrise to sundown.

Fresh fish isn’t that easy to market nowadays. It’s quite hard to transport a live fish from the ocean to your platter in the shortest amount time possible. Cafe Zoolu in Laguna Beach makes it all easier anyway. The Polynesian-inspired cafe comes in a small package but packs a tasty meal for everyone. If seafood is not your preference, the cafe also offers international cuisines like pastas, pot stickers and burritos which offers the same dining experience.

Another seafood dining experience would be the Walt’s Wharf in Seal Beach. This family owned restaurant boasts of oak grilled fishes, home made pastas and desserts. From swordfish to Alaskan king crabs, you can never go wrong in Walt’s Warf. This restaurant accommodates up to 50 persons in one sitting so be prepared to wait sometime, especially at dinner time, though they offer to page you when it’s your turn in the table. While you wait, you can always stroll at the beautiful main street.

Aside from the seafood in both of these restaurants they also offer extensive brands of local and international wines. These restaurants are also famous of their wine list that always comes with great seafood.

If you want a more sophisticated way of dining, you should check out 21 Oceanfront in Newport Beach. This oceanfront restaurant boasts elegant views and exceptional service. The luxury styled restaurant gives you the pampering fit for kings and queens. The wine cellar is award wining with its French and Californian wines. And the food, 21 Oceanfront gives foods that not only are rare, also exceptional with dishes like Baja abalone and Australian lobster.

With rooms named after a U.S. President, the Anaheim White House in Anaheim gives you best Italian cuisine in Orange County. Awarded as one of the best restaurants in the area, this "hidden treasure" always lives up to the guests’ expectations. The wine list also rivals of those famed restaurants in Orange County. Is it expensive? Yes! Is it worth it? Definitely!

All the food that you would like to eat, all the food you dreamed of eating, is all here in Orange County. The dining experience here is simply exquisite and you will always find yourself going back to the one restaurant you always fancy in Orange County.

The town was first ruled by Junipero Serra who named Vallejo de Santa Anna (Saint Anne). However, Mission San Juan Capistrano was the first settlement among the European settlers in the area. Because of a drought within the middle of the 19 th century, land barons owned much of the O.C. After silver was discovered within the mountain, many settlers came by way of the railroad. Because of this large rush of people, Los Angeles County was split, and the O.C. (Orange County) was founded in 1889. The name was created because of the large orange production in the nearby area; however avocados are rampant as well in the O.C.

Orange County holds Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland as two of its most popular attractions. Along with surfing, yachting, boating as well as golf, swimming, tennis, hiking and bicycling, the county is a gold mine for the tourism industry. Bordering the Pacific Ocean, the north O.C. is along the coastal plain, while the bottom half of the county grazes the Santa Ana Mountain foothills. Water sources are plentiful as well, the Santa Ana River is the largest. However, Laguna Beach holds the only natural lakes in the O.C. Much like any other city, the residents of the county divide it in to North and south parts. However, there is no real divide within the landscape of the O.C.

The town became a weekend getaway for Hollywood after the Pacific Electric Railway was established in 1904. People who were interested in both manufacturing and aerospace moved to the area. Also, the opening of Disneyland had a surge of new residents as well. All of these events helped to make the O.C. the success it is.

A walk with someone with Newport Pier while waiting for the sun to set is something synonymous with Orange County. Not only the sunset will captivate you but the houses, restaurants and the establishments that face the sunset is a beauty to behold. The perfect waves of Huntington and Laguna Beach brings out the adventure in dating. Bring that someone along for that perfect wave. A walk in the sands and waves or swimming the sea is never a bad idea.

Seafood Cuisine in Orange Country is always sumptuous. A date in a restaurant is always a chance to know one another, to talk about things while enjoying the food. The additional ambiance and chance to show the elegance of another in fining dining is always there. Night life in Orange Country is good for rendezvous. Any preference you might have, Orange County can always offer it. Live Bands, DJs, Karaoke, and Sports bar are always there to entertain through music and entertainment.

But don’t restrict yourselves with the beach, restaurants or the night life. Orange County also has a wide variety of alternate ideas for dating. You can enjoy the others company while in Spa, watching movies, sports games, or even playing golf. Orange County has notable Spa Resorts (like Spa Tisari in Mission Viejo), Movie Houses (Edwards Westpark Cinema 8 in Irvine), Golf Courses (Green River Golf Club in Corona) and the Honda Center, home of the Anaheim Ducks.

If want to be with nature while dating, Orange County also offers a number of preserves and regional parks where you can hike, go biking, go for a picnic or even an overnight camping.

Getting around these areas is very easy. Orange County offers a variety of ground transportation to suite your needs and lifestyle. You can always rent a car, from premiere car companies or you can always have a shuttle or just a cab.

Enjoying live music doesn’t need to be really that expensive. Loffler’s Sports Bar and Grille located in Anaheim must be the place. Cover bands playing classic rock songs gives someone a great time in enjoying the music. A welcoming ambiance gives everyone a chance to really enjoy themselves in whatever they fancy in doing. The bar offers a selection of beers on tap and a great selection of activities for everyone like pool tables, darts, TVs where you can watch games and sing your hearts out in their karaoke. Just remember to bring an extra $5 when a band is playing for cover charge and you are all set for the night.

If you ask people where you can go for good DJ music for that great beat, people will tell you to go to the Beachfront 301 Bar and Grill at Huntington Beach. People always go there for fun or just to chill out while watching at one of their state-of-the-art High-Definition TVs. With happy hour drinks from $1-$3, this place is a good way to enjoy with someone or just watching great games on TV.

For live performances while just chilling with favorite drinks, consider the House of Blues Anaheim. This franchise offers a wide variety of performance of various artists ranging from the famous Bone Thugs n Harmony to American Idol Bo Bice. House of Blues Anaheim is not as crowded as its sister on the Sunset Strip, so you can expect to catch the artists playing on that date without any problem of booking in advance.

For that smooth Jazz Music, go to Steamer’s Jazz Club and Cafe. The cafe offers live jazz and fine cocktails. With its 10 years of experience the club boasts of great servings of paninis, pasta, pizza and more.

With all the places you can go in one night, you can always select the best place for your preferences. You can always go to bars and listen to jazz, live bands, great artists performing live or even watch a great game on HDTV. The choices are endless; you just have to feel what is tailor-fit to you that night. After all, the day is just half way through.