The OC

Finding inspiration in palm trees and sunshine.

When things get stressful, sometimes a donut makes things a little better. The best part is that you can order these through Postmates, so you don't have to leave the house. Pictured donuts are by Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee Butterscotch Crunch, Blueberry Champagne and the Sprinkled Mamba.

Sometimes the hotel room IS the vacation, in which case we recommend Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. Cozy up in plush, oversized bathrobes, order room service and throw in a spa experience while you’re at it to really relax into the weekend. No need to leave the room! https://www.visittheoc.com/Newport-Beach/

A new culinary experience is now available at the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel in the Disneyland Resort District. Hanagi Japanese Restaurant includes a sushi bar, Shabu Shabu and options for kids like a curry that comes with a panda bear made from rice. https://majesticgardenhotel.com/

With our enviable weather and miles of coastline, Orange County is a great destination to visit any time of year. With that said, the health and safety of visitors to our region is always our top priority and we remain committed to providing travelers with the most timely and accurate information. With the coronavirus dominating the news these days, we’ve put together a list of guidelines, precautions, misconceptions and resources for you to consider as you ponder your trave...l plans. Visit the link here to learn more: https://www.visittheoc.com/healthy-travel-information-for-/ As always, we wish you safe travels and look forward to having you as our guest.

Waves like this are why surfers love Huntington Beach! Even if you have never surfed before, Huntington Beach is the place to learn. Tips on where to surf, where to rent gear, and how to find lessons are available at: https://www.surfcityusa.com/

OC Restaurant Week is THIS week! From March 4th - 10th meals are priced as low as $10! What better time to explore something new in Orange County? Visit http://www.ocrestaurantweek.com/ to learn more.

Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic opens to the public at the Bowers Museum tomorrow Saturday, March 7th. The exhibit will feature the carefully safeguarded archives of Walt Disney; original scripts, movie props and costumes, Walt Disney’s correspondence and script notes, theme park artifacts, merchandise, millions of archival photographs and many of Walt’s personal effects. Tickets are timed, so purchase in advance to make sure you get a chance to see this special exhibit. https://www.bowers.org/

The Dana Point Festival of Whales starts this week! March 7 - 8 and March 14 - 15. Festival highlights include an opening day parade, a street fair, art and craft shows, classic cars, paddle boarding, a boating extravaganza, sand sculpting, concerts, crafts, fun food, and of course whale watching. Join us for the festivities! It’s going to be beautiful. https://festivalofwhales.com/welcome-to-the-dana-point-fes/ : @danawharf... : @MyDanaPoint See more

Stretching along the bluffs on Cliff Drive from Aster Street to Diver's Cove, Heisler Park is an oceanfront park that has walking trails, gardens, a marine refuge with tide pools, picnic tables, barbecues, lawn bowling greens. It’s no wonder why it’s one of the most beloved spots in Laguna Beach. : @traveliciouspl : Visit Laguna Beach

Who else is needing a pick-me-up this Friday? Bear Coast Coffee in Dana Point hits the spot every time. : @kai_the_cavachon : Visit Dana Point

By land or sea, whale watching in Newport Beach is ranked as one of the top activities by visitors and locals alike. Both Newport Landing and Davey’s Locker offer daily guided whale watching tours by experienced professionals year-round. Don’t miss out on this activity that’s fun for the whole family! : @waterproject : Visit Newport Beach