Orange Coast

Cities of Orange County

The Orange Coast is the string of cities and neighborhoods fronting the Pacific Coast in Orange County, California.^[1] The most significant cities from north to south are Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point and San Clemente.^[2] The Orange Coast is also known for its beach communities, which are Surfside (Seal Beach), Sunset Beach (Huntington Beach), Balboa Island (Newport Beach), Balboa Peninsula (Newport Beach), Corona del Mar (Newport Beach), Newport Coast (Newport Beach), South Laguna (Laguna Beach), Monarch Beach (Dana Point) and Capistrano Beach (Dana Point).^[3]

The term South Coast is often used synonymously for the coastal communities south of Long Beach, and especially for those areas south of the Santa Ana River^{[citation needed]} (although there exist many other definitions and common uses of South Coast). Many local businesses and institutions have adopted these names, such as Orange Coast College, the Orange Coast Daily Pilot, South Coast Repertory and South Coast Plaza (all based in Costa Mesa). In household use, however, they may be simply referred to as "the beach cities."^{[citation needed]}

References

1. ^ "Introduction to The Orange Coast". Frommer's. http://www.frommers.com/destinations/theorangecoast/1068010001.html. Retrieved 2009-06-05. 
2. ^ "Getting to Know The Orange Coast". Frommer's. http://www.frommers.com/destinations/theorangecoast/1068010004.html. Retrieved 2009-06-05. 
3. ^ "OC Ultimate Guide - Beaches". Orange Coast Magazine. http://www.orangecoastmagazine.com/ultimate_guide/list.aspx?fid=204. Retrieved 2009-06-05. 

External links

• Frommer's Destinations:The Orange Coast
• Los Angeles Times: Orange County Visitor Info
• Orange Coast Magazine (a lifestyle magazine about Orange County)