Editing Orange County (section)

===Finding A Couch===

Orange County is smaller than Los Angeles, but still quite spread out and densely developed causing confusion and frustration to the first-time visitors.  When looking for a host to surf with, you may want to clarify exactly where he/she is located and how easily you can access public transportation during daytime work hours.  Hosts in Orange County get less requests than in Los Angeles, but '''you should still contact several people directly two weeks before your intended arrival'''.  Mass emailing is not appreciated and may not receive any replies. Try to personalize your request and take some time to read up on your host.  If you still cannot find a host, contact a city ambassador or '''post an emergency couch request''' in the [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group.html?gid=14715 Orange County Last Minute/Emergency Couchsurfing group].

As a general rule for Couchsurfers, no matter which country you are in, it is highly recommended that you have a hostel/hotel in mind as a backup plan in case your host cannot accommodate you or a problem arises. Use common sense and be prepared as you would be if on your own.