Amtrak (PHONE: 800/872-7245) makes several daily stops in Orange County: at Fullerton, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente. Metrolink (PHONE: 800/371-5465) is a weekday commuter train that runs to and from Los Angeles and Orange County, starting as far south as Oceanside and stopping in San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, Irvine, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, and Fullerton.

The San Diego Freeway (I-405) and the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) run north-south through Orange County. South of Laguna, I-405 merges into I-5 (called the San Diego Freeway south from this point). Do your best to avoid freeways during rush hours (6-9 AM and 3:30-6 PM), when they literally can back up for miles.

The Los Angeles MTA (PHONE: 213/626-4455) has limited service to Orange County. From downtown, Bus 460 goes to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland. Greyhound (PHONE: 714/999-1256) serves Anaheim and Santa Ana.

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) (MacArthur Blvd. at I-405, PHONE: 949/252-5252), the county's main facility, is located in Santa Ana.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (PHONE: 310/646-5252) is 35 miles west of Anaheim.
Some sample flying times are: from New York (6 hours), London (10 hours).
Carriers
Alaska Airlines (PHONE: 800/426-0333).
America West (PHONE: 800/235-9292).
American (PHONE: 800/433-7300).
Continental (PHONE: 800/523-3273).
Delta (PHONE: 800/221-1212).
Midwest Express (PHONE: 800/452-2022).
Northwest (PHONE: 800/225-2525).
Southwest (PHONE: 800/435-9792).
TWA (PHONE: 800/892-4141).
United (PHONE: 800/241-6522).
US Airways (PHONE: 800/428-4322).
From the U.K.
American (PHONE: 0345/789-789).
British Airways (PHONE: 0345/222-111).
Delta (PHONE: 0800/414-767).
United (PHONE: 0800/888-555).
Virgin Atlantic (PHONE: 01293/747-747).
Transfers Between the Airport and Town

Almost any time is the right time to go to Orange County; the climate is mild and pleasant year-round. There is, however, a rainy season from November through March (the heaviest downpours are usually in January). Summers are virtually rainless but usually see the famous Los Angeles smog at its worst.
Seasons in southern California are not as defined as in other temperate areas of the world. The Pacific Ocean is the primary moderating influence. In addition, mountains along the north and east sides of the Los Angeles coastal basin act as buffers against the extreme summer heat and winter cold of the desert and plateau regions.
Mild sea breezes and winds from the interior can mix to produce a variety of weather conditions; an unusual aspect of the Orange County climate is the pronounced difference in temperature, humidity, cloudiness, fog, rain, and sunshine over short distances.

The following are average daily maximum and minimum temperatures for Orange County:
December-March 44-66 deg. F (7-19 deg. C); April-June 51-71 deg. F (11-22 deg. C); July-September 60-75 deg. F (16-24 deg. C); October-November 48-73 deg. F (9-23 deg. C).

Pacific Coast Gray Line Tours (PHONE: 714/978-8855) provides guided tours from Orange County hotels to Universal Studios Hollywood, Los Angeles/Hollywood, Six Flags Magic Mountain, the San Diego Zoo, Seaworld, Catalina Island, and the Long Beach Aquarium. The company also offers a Los Angeles by Night tour.

Fire (PHONE: 911).

Police (PHONE: 911).