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The Orange County Performing Arts Center (15 minutes) 
The Orange County Performing Arts Center is one of the West Coast's most prestigious cultural institutions, well known for both its award-winning architecture and facilities, and for the exceptional quality of the performances and artists who perform there. The Center is comprised of the acoustically superb multi-purpose 3,000-seat Segerstrom Hall and its smaller, more intimate venue, Founders Hall, which accommodates as many as 250 people in a variety of seating configurations. The Center's programming is noted for its extraordinary caliber and variety.

Downtown Disney (20 minutes) 
With so much to see and do, this is the place any night of the year. This high-energy nighttime entertainment district is the place to experience the greatest variety of always-changing entertainment. Here, visitors will find entertainment, dining, and shopping, including the famous House of Blues, a 12-screen movie theater, an ESPN sports zone, and the Build-A-Bear Workshop store. 

Corona del Mar Village (2 minutes) Corona del Mar, with its small town charm and picturesque narrow street, is located just south of Newport Beach. Here you can shop for a myriad of items such as home furnishings, rare antiques, Oriental rugs, beautifully crafted jewelry or fashionable sportswear. Sample the culinary delights from the many unique restaurants and eateries - from iced lattes and gelato to the freshest seafood and sushi. A visit to Corona del Mar is not complete without a tour of the beautiful Sherman Library and Gardens. The Garden Shop has a variety of great ideas with its collection of books, stationery, plants and other gift items. 

Catalina Island (30 minutes) 
The Luxurious Catalina Flyer Ferry has daily ferry service to Catalina island, leaving from the Balboa Island Pavilion, less than 10 minutes from the Hotel. For Ferry reservations, please call 949-673-5245. Catalina Island still retains the charm and hospitality of days gone by. Avalon, the island's only city, encompasses about 2-square miles with a population of about 3,500. It is located 22 miles from the Los Angeles/Orange County coast, There are no freeways or traffic lights on Catalina Island. The most common mode of transportation is walking, bicycles or golf carts. The streets are lined with palm trees, the waters surrounding the island are crystal blue, the air is clean, and the island has nearly perfect year-round weather. Avalon offers a large selection of restaurants, shops, and a wide variety of venues. The island offers a plethora of land and sea activities. 

Knott's Berry Park (20 minutes) 
Themed around the Old West atmosphere, Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park has 160 acres with rides for young and old adventurers alike. With live shows, family attractions, music, shopping, and dining, Knott's competes among the top twelve most visited amusement parks in America. Open every day of the year except Christmas day. Knott's Soak City U.S.A. (20 minutes) The second of the two parks at Knott's Berry Farm, Soak City U.S.A. is a 13 acre water park adjacent to the theme park. The park is themed around 1950's Southern California beaches and has, among other attractions, a 760,000-gallon wave pool and a one-third-mile lazy river. It is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends in May and September.