Orange County Gay and Lesbian Travel Guide
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Orange County Attractions
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Gay and Lesbian Destinations Near Orange County
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Los Angeles,CA
(39 mi.) -
Palm Springs,CA
(72 mi.) -
San Diego,CA
(73 mi.) -
Las Vegas,NV
(230 mi.)
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Snorkeling in the waters off Catalina Island (courtesy, Catalina Island Visitors Bureau and Chamber of Commerce)
Orange County Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips
- Consider John Wayne Airport. If you're heading straight to Orange County and are bypassing L.A., fly directly into the John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Orange County’s largest airport. It's only 15 miles from Disneyland.
- If you’re planning on more than one day at Disneyland, get a Park Hopper ticket. It will allow you to go back and forth as much as you'd like each day between Disneyland and the California Adventure theme park, and the Hopper tickets come in a variety of multi-day choices.
- Throw in Catalina. Santa Catalina Island (referred to simply as "Catalina" by Californians) is an enchanting Mediterranean-style isle off the coast of L.A. You can take ferries from the industrial port of Long Beach, but a nicer option is to take the ferry from scenic Dana Point in Orange County instead (service runs from April to September).
Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Orange County, California
Given the multitude of TV shows set in Orange County, it's not surprising that the O.C. conjures up images of buff surfers, wealthy housewives, and angst-ridden teens. Fortunately, gay and lesbian travelers have a lot more to discover in the O.C. than what is portrayed on cable TV.Read More
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Hotels
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The St. Regis Monarch Beach - Hotel
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Casa Laguna Inn And Spa - Hotel
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The Surf & Sand Hotel - Hotel
1555 South Coast Highway
Laguna Beach
Distance: 7.7 mi.
(from destination center)
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Laguna Beach
Distance: 7.7 mi.
(from destination center)
Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Attractions
Hillcrest gayborhood
West to Dove Street, East to Park Boulevard, South to Upas Street and North towards Interstate 8
Distance: 71.2 mi. (from destination center)
Distance: 71.2 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Bourbon Street/Lei Lounge
4612 Park Boulevard
San Diego, California 92116
Distance: 70.7 mi. (from destination center)
San Diego, California 92116
Distance: 70.7 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Black's Beach
At the end of Torrey Pines Scenic Drive just west of the University of California at San Diego
Distance: 60.0 mi. (from destination center)
Distance: 60.0 mi. (from destination center)
Expert Rated & Recommended
Airports
Major Airports near Orange County
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Santa Ana John Wayne Airport | 5.9map | |
| Ontario International Airport | 29.6map | |
| Los Angeles International Airport | 41.3map |
Other Smaller Airports near Orange County
| Distance (mi.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Long Beach Municipal Airport | 25.1map | |
| Palmdale Air Force 42 Airport | 70.0map | |
| Palm Springs Municipal Airport | 74.2map |
Flight Deals to Orange County
| Originating | From |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Orange County (SNA) | $144 |
| Phoenix (PHX) to Orange County (SNA) | $166 |
| Portland, OR (PDX) to Orange County (SNA) | $215 |
| Seattle (SEA) to Orange County (SNA) | $234 |
| Denver (DEN) to Orange County (SNA) | $244 |
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