| Thanks to Disneyland and other family | | | | showing your card will save you money on |
| destinations, Orange County is now a hotbed | | | | attractions. |
| for vacationers. Like any tourist | | | | |
| destination, the prices have risen along with | | | | If your vacation time is flexible, consider |
| the number of attractions, but it's | | | | traveling in the fall or the early spring. |
| definitely possible to fund an Orange County | | | | Crowds tend to be thinner during these times |
| vacation without breaking the bank. | | | | of year, and the weather is still nice enough |
| | | | that you'll enjoy your stay. The prices drop |
| Before you get started planning your | | | | around these times of year as well, so you'll |
| vacation, it's best to set a budget. This way | | | | pay less than you would if your visit were |
| you know exactly how much you have to spend, | | | | during peak times. The large travel sites |
| and how much you need to save in order to go | | | | may, throughout the year, offer various |
| on vacation. When you have a budget, it | | | | coupon codes for their more popular |
| becomes easy to make choices on where you | | | | destinations, such as Orange County, so get |
| should save and where you should pay full | | | | on the email list of your favorite sites so |
| price. For example, if you can save money by | | | | you can monitor any new deals. |
| driving to Orange County, rather than flying, | | | | |
| it will allow you spend more on | | | | There are a wide variety of hotels and motels |
| accommodations or vice versa. | | | | surrounding the major Orange County |
| | | | attractions. You can stay at a smaller motel |
| One of those important choices is which | | | | with fewer frills and be within the same |
| amusement park you are going to visit, and | | | | traveling distance as you would if you stayed |
| how much money you plan to spend at each. | | | | at a high priced hotel. If you plan early and |
| With Disneyland, California Adventure, | | | | travel in the off-season, staying at the |
| LegoLand, Magic Mountain, Knottsberry Farm | | | | Disneyland Hotel is very reasonable. You'll |
| and several other smaller parks within | | | | also save money on travel because there are |
| driving distance, trying to hit them all will | | | | free tram services to and from the park. |
| cost you a lot of time and energy. It's best | | | | |
| to choose one or two. That way you can really | | | | Balance your visit to an amusement park with |
| enjoy each park and not stretch your budget | | | | some free activities, such as visiting the |
| too far. Some parks even offer 2-for-1 deals, | | | | beach or strolling down some of Orange |
| such as Disneyland and California Adventure, | | | | County's beautiful parks and natural areas. |
| which allow you to visit two parks for one | | | | Since the weather is pleasant during most of |
| price. | | | | the year, take advantage of simply being |
| | | | outdoors and taking in some nature during |
| Check for discount tickets for tours and | | | | your visit. The beach and mountains are |
| attractions before you go. You may be | | | | within driving distance of most Orange County |
| surprised at the discounts available for | | | | towns and Southern California boasts some of |
| savvy travelers who check around for prices | | | | the country's most gorgeous national parks. |
| online ahead of time. You may also consider | | | | |
| purchasing an Entertainment coupon book for | | | | Traveling to Orange County doesn't have to |
| the zip code you plan to visit. That will | | | | cost as much as you may think. With a budget |
| save you on dining, and it may save you on | | | | in hand, a plan for your activities and an |
| lodging and attractions as well. If you | | | | open mind to taking in some of the natural |
| belong to AAA or other groups, check the | | | | beauty in the area, you'll be able to travel |
| group's website before you go to see if | | | | without spending your entire savings account. |