The 138-page, 2009 OC Travel Guide offers a comprehensive overview of Orange County area accommodations, attractions, arts and culture, beaches, sports and recreation, shopping, dining, entertainment and transportation.

The guide also features updated maps, a calendar of annual events, build-it-yourself itineraries and in-depth information on Southern California theme parks. The compact guide fits easily into
a pocket, purse or backpack to use on the go.

This year’s OC Travel Guide pays homage to one of Orange County’s legendary artists. The cover art on the 2009 OC Travel Guide features the work of acclaimed SoCal artist John Van Hamersveld.

Hamersveld, whose most recognizable work is the renowned “Endless Summer” sunset and surfer movie poster from 1966, felt compelled to contribute his iconic artwork to the destination that inspired his early works. “I feel the cover reflects Orange County, and pulls the ‘Forever Summer’ attitude together,” says Hamersveld.