Orange County Autumn, Beach, Lighthouse, Military, Museum + Nature pictures

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When people think of the California paradise depicted by the Beach Boys, they are actually thinking of Orange County – undisputedly the home of Southern California’s fun in the sun lifestyle. An affluent network of smaller cities that made America fall in love with the thrills and spills of theme and water parks, Orange County is the ideal destination for anyone seeking good, Californian fun.

This chic, oceanfront community is famous for its beautiful surf, views and homes.

This city’s dramatic coastal landscape has attracted artists since the early 1800s, and continues to inspire the enclave’s creative community today.

This city’s dramatic coastal landscape has attracted artists since the early 1800s, and continues to inspire the enclave’s creative community today.

This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.

This chic, oceanfront community is famous for its beautiful surf, views and homes.

This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.

Look for the big black cube to find a place where science engages both mind and body. 

This small museum in Santa Ana pulls big exhibitions from around the world.

“Surf City USA’’ has the longest stretch of uninterrupted beachfront on the West Coast.

Launch a simulated rocket, learn about culture and art from around the world, see antique aircrafts and meet some of the world’s smallest monkeys. 

See some of the rarest flying machinery left over from World War II and learn about the United States’ role in aviation history.