Hotel at a Glance: Pacific Edge Hotel

You won't have to go far to find a beach here—just like its name says, Pacific Edge Hotel is right on the coast. Simply step outside to walk along the beach or work on your tan from the comfort of a lounge chair.

• Direct beach access: From this hotel’s doors, it’s only a short trek to the beach.
• Dine alfresco: Savor fresh seafood at two oceanfront restaurants, The Deck on Laguna Beach and Driftwood Kitchen.
• Village and beachfront rooms keep you connected with WiFi (included with your resort fee).
• The waived daily $25 resort fee includes property-wide high-speed WiFi, and beach amenities (beach loungers, umbrellas, and towels) set up by a beach attendant.

Orange County: Tips for the Perfect Weekend Escape

Day 1:

☸ Disneyland ☸

Head to this Anaheim-based theme park for a day packed with fun. First opened in 1955, this is the only Disneyland designed and constructed under the direct supervision of Walt Disney. Enjoy a variety of exciting rides, encounter classic Disney characters and meet **Super Heroes at Avengers Campus.**Check out New Orleans Square! Inspired by 19th-century New Orleans, this was the first area added to Disneyland after the park's opening. It now features shops, restaurants and the Pirates of the Caribbean show building.Travel to a ‘Galaxy far, far away’ in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and fly the Millenium Falcon. Join the Resistance and take part in an epic battle against the First Order on an thrilling ride.

☆ Downtown Disney District ☆

Ideal place to have a rest after an attraction-packed day! Nestled in the heart of the Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney is an outdoor shopping center offering a variety of shopping and dining opportunities.Purchase souvenirs at fanciful stores such as The LEGO Store, World of Disney, Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop, and Disney Home.Indulge in unforgettable food at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes, a throwback-style eatery serving up delicious burgers, salads and sandwiches. Go to Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen and taste authentic New Orleans cuisine.###Day 2:

✒ Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum ✒

Located in Yorba Linda, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum sits on land that President Nixon's family once owned. Administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, the museum features 22 unique spaces. You can see approximately 46 million pages of documents and listen to 3,700 hours of recorded Presidential conversations known as the “White House Tapes”.Learn about Nixon’s life and his astonishing accomplishments before he became the 37th President of the United States. See a replica of President Nixon’s Oval Office and also stop by the Watergate gallery documenting the infamous scandal that defined Nixon’s presidency.Before you leave, remember to pay your respects at the burial site of Richard Milhous Nixon and his wife Pat Nixon.

☗ Bowers Museum ☗

Named “The Best Museum in Orange County” for sixteen straight years by Orange County Register readers, the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana strives to enrich lives through the world's finest arts and cultures. The museum's permanent exhibitions include treasures from countries all around the globe such as China, Polynesia, and South America.The museum boasts 158,000 square feet with more than 120,000 examples of paintings and artifacts including pottery, stone tools, jewelry, wooden sculptures, and clothing. Additionally, the Bowers Museum constantly strives to keep their collection fresh, continually presenting new exhibits from around the world. Admire the eye-catching stucco-beamed glass ceiling of the museum’s courtyard restaurant, Tangata, which suffuses the Pacific Rim-accented California cuisine with natural light.

☀ Balboa Island ☀

Nestled in Newport Beach, Balboa Island offers a range of attractions. Enjoy the scent of the fresh sea air and go for a scenic walk along the waterfront, embark on a whale watching cruise, check out some art shows, or rent a bike and cycle down the Newport Balboa Bike Trail.Visit the small Balboa Island Museum that features exhibits on the community traditions of surfing, fishing, and The Wedge - a spot located at the extreme southeast end of the Balboa Peninsula.This lovely man-made island features cozy homes and a variety of restaurants. Satisfy your hunger at a classic diner or a quaint French-Swiss eatery. Go to Sugar ‘n Spice for a frozen banana treat.###Day 3:

❀ Tanaka Farms ❀

Established in 1940, this family-owned-and-operated farm is located in Irvine. It’s an ideal place to satisfy all of your personal cravings! Visitors can embark on a pick-your-own wagon ride and pick their own food along the way. Afterwards, you can engage in educational experiences through Tanaka Farms’ ‘U-Pick Activities’.Delight in fresh fruits and vegetables from the Produce Market Stand and visit the Gift Shop for keepsakes and T-shirts. Visit the place in the fall and stop by Hana Field that invites guests to enjoy eight acres of the pumpkin patch, endless fields of blooming flowers, a corn maze, and more. Bring your kids to a small barnyard animal exhibit filled with chickens, bunnies, and goats. Opt for activities like flower picking, shooting turnips and a pumpkin cannon.

( ᵔᴥᵔ ) Pacific Marine Mammal Center ( ᵔᴥᵔ )

At the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, you have the chance to add a sea lion to your family tree. Through symbolic adoptions, the non-profit organization funds its mission to locate, rehabilitate, and release injured marine mammals back home in the wild. See seals, sea lions, and dolphins that are being nursed back to health or going through treatment plans for various diseases and illnesses. Embark on a full tour with in-depth information about the sanctuary. Those who look for experiences with hands-on activities can opt for Specialty Field Trips, designed to educate children and introduce them to different careers. Image Credits:

Disneyland: Image by Barry Mulling | CC BY-SA 2.0

Downtown Disney District: Image by Scottb211 | CC BY 2.0

Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum: Image by Tim Evanson | CC BY-SA 2.0

Bowers Museum: Image by Sergei Gussev | CC BY 2.0