Are you looking for the premiere sunbathing beaches in California? Look no further than Orange County. The name itself indicates healthy orange, as in oranges that once prominently dotted the landscape of the 40-mile beachfront county named after a healthy fruit.

But though some believe Orange County is a little fruity, the beaches are out to prove that misconception wrong. As you park your car, hop off a train (in San Clemente), or get off the public buses that run along Pacific Coast Highway, you are welcomed to miles upon miles of glorious sand.

And that's what the county of plenty is known for best (in addition to Disneyland, of course!) There's probably not one county in California better situated for vacation and beach pleasure.

The best time to sunbathe is the summer. The weather runs warm from March to November, though even December through February can bring some pleasant heat spells ideal for beach sunbathing.

Need a bathing suit, trunks or bikini? The shops along the beach cities have swimsuits you can buy all year long. So when you arrive, make a shopping spree part of your pleasure. Then head for the beach and get ready for some tanning extraordinaire!

The beach cities and towns in Orange County where you can sunbathe include from north to south:

Seal Beach

Surfside

Sunset Beach

Huntington Beach

Newport Beach

Corona del Mar

Crystal Cove

Laguna Beach

South Laguna

Dana Point

Doheny

San Clemente