Baby Beach is family friendly. Walk along the harbor and visit the Ocean Institute or book an adventure at Captain Dave's Whale Watching.
Dana Point Harbor
Laguna Beach has an artistic community. Enjoy your day at the beach, stroll up & down the boardwalk, then head across the street for restaurants and art galleries. It one of the only places in Southern California with actual beach front restauran...
Laguna Beach
Crystal Cove offers great hiking
Crystal Cove State Park
Home of the X Games and US Open of Surfing.
Huntington Beach
Fire rings for bonfires are on a “first-come, first-served” basis. Make sure to bring all your supplies, as this beach is farther away from shops and eateries.
Newport Beach
Hidden within Newport Beach is a little Pirate's Cove with tide pools. Avid rock climbers enjoy bouldering on the rocks.
Pirate's Cove Beach in Newport Beach,
Laguna Beach Activities
Things to do in Laguna Beach
Enjoy Mexican cuisine while looking out at the Pacific.
Las Brisas
Lost Pier Cafe is a small cafe ON. THE. BEACH.
Lost Pier Cafe
Street with various eateries
Promenade on Forest | Visit Laguna Beach
Stroll along Main Street to visit the various art galleries.
Laguna Beach Art Galleries and Museums
Enjoy live art demos, local food favorites, live music, and more.
Sawdust Art Festival
Theater and plays
The Laguna Playhouse
Dana Point Activities
Things to do in Dana Point
Doheney Beach offers fun festivals and a beach great for learning how to surf.
Doheny State Beach
Family Friendly Beach
Baby Beach
Whale and dolphin watching
Capt. Dave's Dana Point Dolphin & Whale Watching Safari
Small sea aquarium
Ocean Institute
They have great coffees, hot chocolates, and ice cream!
Coffee Importers
Beautiful Light Display during the holidays
Holidays At The Harbor - Dana Point Harbor
Yachts and boats are decorated with lights and float down the harbor
Annual Boat Parade of Lights - Dana Point Harbor
I love visiting the casual rooftop bar during the summer to watch the sunset. The watermelon mule is refreshing.
Blu at The Ritz Carlton, Dana Point
Non Beach Activities
Ride the Orange Balloon and get a bird's viewpoint of the Irvine area.
Great Park | City of Irvine
Visit the Great Park on Sundays and enjoy the farmer's market
Orange County Great Park Farmers Market
It's more than an outdoor shopping mall. Ride the Ferris wheel, see a movie, enjoy various restaurants, and people watching.
Irvine Spectrum Center
Be sure to make reservations As Soon As Possible for this dining experience! The food is delicious art.
The Hobbit, Orange
Indoor Go Karts
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Irvine
Indoor Trampoline Park
Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Mission Viejo
Museums and History
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Located in a strip mall near Irvine Spectrum, Heritage Hill is a hidden gem full of historic buildings and a museum.
Lake Forest Heritage Hill Historic Park
Centered around a group of historic buildings which date back to the 1880s.
Old Town Tustin | Tustin, CA
Presidential library and museum
The Richard Nixon Library & Museum
Art museum in the heart of Santa Ana
Bowers Museum, Santa Ana
Interactive kids museum
Discovery Cube, Santa Ana
Aircraft museum that exhibits a collection of authentic aircraft, rare vehicles, and war memorabilia of the 20th century.
Lyon Air Museum, Santa Ana
Museum for automotive enthusiasts.
Marconi Automotive Museum, Tustin
Theme Parks
Disneyland
Disneyland Park
Across the walkway from Disneyland
Disney California Adventure Park
I prefer Knott's over Disneyland
Knott's Berry Farm
Midway between Knott's and Disneyland is a small theme park, Adventure Park, that's perfect for young kids. It's basically carnival kid rides, or the kid section at family theme parks.
Adventure Park USA
Legoland
LEGOLAND California
In the same area as Legoland
LEGOLAND California Water Park
Located next to Knott's Berry Farm
Knott's Soak City
This is the newest water park in Orange County and my preferred water park.
