Anaheim
- Disneyland Resort's California Adventure Park (714.781.7290) continues to undergo a massive, $1 billion redevelopment project that will add new attractions and revamp some current ones. The ambitious endeavor is slated to wrap up in 2012.
Buena Park
- A Fairfield Inn & Suites (714.670.7200; ) is due to open in June on Orangethorpe Avenue. The property will stand seven stories tall and offer 137 guest rooms, in addition to the Impressions Room, a 950-square-foot events area with a seating capacity for 50 attendees.
Costa Mesa
- Wyndham Orange County (714.751.5100) has been undergoing a $14 million-plus transformation set to finalize in early 2012. The property's 238 guest rooms have already been refurbished—with hardwood floors and granite bathrooms among the upgrades—with its dining and technology elements also benefitting from the renovation.
Irvine
- Work continues on the master plan for the Orange County Great Park (949.724.6247), which when completed in 2012 will expand the venue to more than 1,300 acres. Improvements and additions will run the gamut from museums to botanical gardens and an amphitheater.
Laguna Beach
- Surf & Sand Resort (949.497.4477) in Laguna Beach recently completed a $3 million renovation project comprising the pool deck, Aquaterra Spa and Splashes Restaurant. The new design elements have revitalized the oceanfront resort with a modern aesthetic, while maintaining the familiar feel that has attracted visitors for decades.