Editing Orange County (section)

===Hostels & Hotels===

'''Agencies'''
Unlike small compact cities such as San Francisco, Orange County (and Los Angeles) is a large sprawling metropolitan area that blends into surrounding cities and counties.  Even by car, it can take two hours to get from one end to the other. When selecting a hostel, check that it's in the area you want to explore.

[http://www.twizi.com twizi.com] Includes an over all map of where all their hostels are located.<br>

[http://www.lahostels.org/ lahostels.org/] They have hostels including Fullerton (Orange County). 
There also have a "Travel Store" with classes for new travelers, Eurorail and Amtrak passes, and shuttles around the southwest.<br>

[http://www.hostels.com/usa hostels.com]<br>

[http://www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/usa hostelbookers.com]<br>

[http://www.usahostels.com usahostels.com]<br>

Many hostels listed with an agency may also have there own website. You may wish to check the individual website to see if the price is any better.

'''Individual Hostels'''

[http://www.surfcityhostel.ws/ Surf City Hostel]
Prime location but noisy and busy neighborhood espeically during weekends. Artsy atmosphere and sits above a local bar/club. Right next to the beach and the Hermosa Beach Pier. Live music, DJs in the surrounding area.