Resort to something fun in Anaheim/Orange County.

The best of Southern California can be found in Anaheim and Orange County, with miles of sandy beaches hugging the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Santa Ana Mountains bordering it in the east, plus dozens of entertainment options found in shopping emporiums as well as regional attractions. Just 28 miles south of downtown Los Angeles and 90 miles north, of San Diego, Anaheim/Orange County is' an ideal getaway--whether for business or pleasure.

Anaheim/Orange County is a kaleidoscope of sights and experiences filled with warm sunshine, trendy coastal towns, world-famous attractions, exciting professional sports, eclectic cultural offerings, unique shopping and award-winning restaurants. Nearly 50,000 hotel rooms lie within Orange County, with 20,000 located in Anaheim. Many are within a one-mile radius of-the Anaheim Convention Center. and the Disneyland Resort, placing visitors within footsteps or a quick drive from it all.

One of the newest attractions to Orange County is The Anaheim Resort[TM] district. Nearly $5 billion was spent rebuilding the 1,100-acre district, which encompasses the newly expanded Anaheim Convention Center and the Disneyland Resort.

Following a $180 million development program, meeting and exhibit space at the Anaheim Convention Center has increased to 1.6 million square feet and includes 815,000 square feet of exhibit space and a 38,000-square-foot ballroom. This venue is now the largest convention center on the West Coast.

Adding to the fun of Disneyland[R] is a whole new theme park--Disney's California Adventure[TM], which celebrates the fun and diversity of California. Located next door to Disneyland, the park's four lands are Hollywood Pictures Backlot, The Golden State, Paradise Pier and the newest, A Bug's bind. Guests can spin and splash down "Grizzly River Run," feel the thrill of going from 0 to 55 mph in five seconds on "California Screamin" roller coaster, or experience "Disney's Aladdin--A Musical Spectacular."

In the center of The Disneyland Resort is the Downtown Disney, District. This vibrant public esplanade features dining, shopping and entertainment--all within walking distance of Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure and nearby hotels. The lineup includes a 12-screen AMC Theatre, Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar, ESPN Zone, House of Blues and more. Minutes away are other entertainment venues such as "The Theatre" at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim and The Grove of Anaheim, where an eclectic array of top name entertainers from Dwight Yoakam to U2 perform.

Just minutes from The Anaheim Resort district Is Knott's Berry Farm Theme. Park in Buena Park. Thrill seekers will enjoy the "GhostRider" wooden roller coaster and "Xcelerator[SM]," the newest high-octane ride that goes from 0.80 mph in just 2.3 seconds. Then, for a different type of thrill, visitors can mosey on over to the newly remodeled Camp Snoopy, the six-acre home of SNOOPY, LUCY and CHARLTE BROWN.

For those whose idea of a vacation Is to plop in the sand, Orange County offers 42 miles of coastline to rest their beach towels on. The three best-known beach towns in Orange County are Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach. Also known as "Surf City U.S.A.," Huntington Beach attracts surfers from around the world during its annual professional surfing competitions and features the International Surfing Museum. The posh city of Newport Beach eaters to all beach Lovers--from wind-surfers to yachters. Set along the rugged coastline, Laguna Beach Is known as an artist's colony. Many boutiques, cafes and art galleries line the streets of this picturesque town.

Newcomers to Orange County's coastal regions in 2003 include the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in Huntington Beach, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach, and the Montage Resort & Spa in Laguna Beach.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Andalusian style Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa offers 517 rooms, 110,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space and a 20,000-square-foot Pacific Waters Spa.

Reminiscent of an Italian villa, the 131-room Balboa Bay Club & Resort features 17,000 square feet of meeting space and a 17,000-square-foot spa.

The Craftsman-inspired architecture of the 262-room Montage Resort & Spa sits on a Laguna Beach bluff. The oceanfront luxury resort offers 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space and the 20,000-square-foot Spa Montage.

Eclectic cultural offerings in Orange County range from local museums to theatre districts. The array includes the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace; Mission San Juan Capistrano--one of the original 21 missions founded by Father Junipero Serra in 1776; the Santa Ann Arts District, which features the Artists Village in a 1930s downtown setting; Little Saigon-home to the largest Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam; and the Orange County Theatre District, which houses the acclaimed Orange County Performing Arts Center.

Nestled in the center of Southern California, Anaheim/Orange County is minutes from rejuvenating spas, world-famous shopping, award-winning restaurants and championship golf courses as breathtaking as they are challenging. Baseball and hockey enthusiasts can watch the 2002 World Champion Anaheim Angels at Edison International Field or the 2003 Western Conference Champion Mighty Ducks of Anaheim at the Arrowhead Pond.

Any direction you look, there Is something fresh, new and exciting to discover in Anaheim/Orange County. For an unforgettable meeting try Orange County and resort to something fun.

For more information on planning a meeting or vacation in. Anaheim/Orange County, contact the Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau at [phone] or visit www.anaheimoc.org and visit the meeting professionals section.