Many people have heard of Orange
County because of Disneyland
Resort and Knott's
Berry Farm, but this region of Southern California also includes the city
of Orange. Orange lies 32 mi (51 km) southeast of Los
Angeles and is close to Interstate 5, the Santa Ana Freeway. Sitting at the
core of the city is the original one-mile square, known as Old
Towne Plaza. The Plaza contains many original homes and buildings and is the
focal point for street fairs and parades. Families flock to Van's
Skate Park, which offers indoor skateboarding and is located at the Block
at Orange outdoor shopping center. The Orange
County Zoo is located in Irvine
Regional Park, and nearby attractions include the Richard
Nixon Library Museum and Birthplace and the Victorian
Bridal Museum. Accommodations, restaurants, bars, shopping and nightlife round
out the list of tourist amenities on offer here.