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Sightseeing
A haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is the largest saltwater marsh along the coast of California. The 1,300-acre wetlands with five miles of trails, provide visitors a chance to spot nearly 200 resident and transient bird species that use the wetlands as a critical stopover while migrating along the Pacific Flyway. Nature lovers can also enjoy seeing nearly over 100 plants and trees found in the wetlands.
Come camera-ready and stop by the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Interpretive Center off Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway to learn more about the wetlands, and for trail access into the 1,400-acre reserve. You'll also find trail access from a parking lot on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway, a mile south of Warner Avenue across from the entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach. Both locations offer free limited parking for nature enthusiasts.
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Rezervația ecologică Bolsa Chica
18000 CA-1A haven for birdwatchers and nature lovers, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve is the largest saltwater marsh along the coast of California. The 1,300-acre wetlands with five miles of trails, provide visitors a chance to spot nearly 200 resident and transient bird species that use the wetlands as a critical stopover while migrating along the Pacific Flyway. Nature lovers can also enjoy seeing nearly over 100 plants and trees found in the wetlands.
Come camera-ready and stop by the Bolsa Chica Wetlands Interpretive Center off Warner Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway to learn more about the wetlands, and for trail access into the 1,400-acre reserve. You'll also find trail access from a parking lot on the inland side of Pacific Coast Highway, a mile south of Warner Avenue across from the entrance to Bolsa Chica State Beach. Both locations offer free limited parking for nature enthusiasts.
Whether you like paddle boats, jogging, or archery, this park has everything to offer, and that’s not an understatement.
Mile Square Park is a beautiful 607 acres of land located in Fountain Valley. The public has tons of amenities to choose from, some of which include 2 fishing lakes, 3 golf courses, the popular Palm Island, an auditorium, and a wide variety of restaurants conveniently located across the street. The park is very well kept, safe, and always bustling with visitors.
If you’re looking to enjoy a nice walk and/or improve your fitness levels, Mile Square offers a 1.6-mile Fitness Loop in the southern portion of the park with directional arrows and multiple fitness stations scattered throughout the loop.
If half a mile isn’t enough, you can extend the loop by adding an additional 1.5 miles. This loop basically covers the entire perimeter of the park. Check out the maps below to see the loops.
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Mile Square Regional Park
16801 Euclid StWhether you like paddle boats, jogging, or archery, this park has everything to offer, and that’s not an understatement.
Mile Square Park is a beautiful 607 acres of land located in Fountain Valley. The public has tons of amenities to choose from, some of which include 2 fishing lakes, 3 golf courses, the popular Palm Island, an auditorium, and a wide variety of restaurants conveniently located across the street. The park is very well kept, safe, and always bustling with visitors.
If you’re looking to enjoy a nice walk and/or improve your fitness levels, Mile Square offers a 1.6-mile Fitness Loop in the southern portion of the park with directional arrows and multiple fitness stations scattered throughout the loop.
If half a mile isn’t enough, you can extend the loop by adding an additional 1.5 miles. This loop basically covers the entire perimeter of the park. Check out the maps below to see the loops.
If there weren’t enough reasons to visit Orange County, surely “The Happiest Place On Earth” is enough to convince you.
This legendary theme park in Anaheim has more than earned its reputation.
A trip with your family can be a highlight of your summer.
At Disneyland, you’ll experience some of the most thrilling and magical attractions, including Splash Mountain, Star Tours, and Space Mountain.
You can also meet some of your favorite characters, like Mickey Mouse.
It’s the kind of place that can make you feel positively enchanted.
To make getting around easier, consider booking a stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel.
Give yourself plenty of time to plan so you get to see everything you want to.
Your experience at the Magic Kingdom should be one you look back on and smile.
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Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrIf there weren’t enough reasons to visit Orange County, surely “The Happiest Place On Earth” is enough to convince you.
This legendary theme park in Anaheim has more than earned its reputation.
A trip with your family can be a highlight of your summer.
At Disneyland, you’ll experience some of the most thrilling and magical attractions, including Splash Mountain, Star Tours, and Space Mountain.
You can also meet some of your favorite characters, like Mickey Mouse.
It’s the kind of place that can make you feel positively enchanted.
To make getting around easier, consider booking a stay at a Disneyland Resort Hotel.
Give yourself plenty of time to plan so you get to see everything you want to.
Your experience at the Magic Kingdom should be one you look back on and smile.
El Moro Canyon Loop Trail is one of the best places to go for any hiking enthusiast.
Located close to Laguna Beach, El Moro has a loop design, making it easy to get around.
At five miles in length, it’s not terribly difficult to navigate.
You can take a horse down this trail, or simply do the trek on foot.
Make sure that you have a good pair of hiking shoes and are guarded against the elements.
While on your hike, you can observe breathtaking wildflowers and the brilliant blue of the ocean.
The next time someone tells you to “take a hike,” you can see that as anything but an insult.
Address: 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
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El Moro Canyon Trail hiking
8471 N Coast HwyEl Moro Canyon Loop Trail is one of the best places to go for any hiking enthusiast.
Located close to Laguna Beach, El Moro has a loop design, making it easy to get around.
At five miles in length, it’s not terribly difficult to navigate.
You can take a horse down this trail, or simply do the trek on foot.
Make sure that you have a good pair of hiking shoes and are guarded against the elements.
While on your hike, you can observe breathtaking wildflowers and the brilliant blue of the ocean.
The next time someone tells you to “take a hike,” you can see that as anything but an insult.
Address: 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Religious devotion has inspired some of the greatest attractions in all of the world, from the Vatican to Notre Dame Cathedral.
Less-touted but no less worthy of admiration is Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Located in Orange County, this mission has close to 250 years of touching visitors.
Whether or not you’re religious or subscribe to Christian doctrine, you can get something out of your time at Mission San Juan Capistrano.
There are tours, either with a guide or through audio.
There’s also art on display.
Hosting events at this mission can also make your special moments feel even more special.
When you’re at this OC mission, it’s best to just stand back and look at the colonial architecture and how it sits against a cloudless blue sky.
When Father Lasuen first built the mission in 1775, he likely had no idea that it would be standing to this day.
You can show your faith or simply show admiration for beauty by visiting Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Address: 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
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Misiunea San Juan Capistrano
26801 Ortega HwyReligious devotion has inspired some of the greatest attractions in all of the world, from the Vatican to Notre Dame Cathedral.
Less-touted but no less worthy of admiration is Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Located in Orange County, this mission has close to 250 years of touching visitors.
Whether or not you’re religious or subscribe to Christian doctrine, you can get something out of your time at Mission San Juan Capistrano.
There are tours, either with a guide or through audio.
There’s also art on display.
Hosting events at this mission can also make your special moments feel even more special.
When you’re at this OC mission, it’s best to just stand back and look at the colonial architecture and how it sits against a cloudless blue sky.
When Father Lasuen first built the mission in 1775, he likely had no idea that it would be standing to this day.
You can show your faith or simply show admiration for beauty by visiting Mission San Juan Capistrano.
Address: 26801 Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
Crystal Cove State Park is another one of the county’s gems.
It’s several miles of beach and a couple hundred thousand acres of land.
It all adds up to something you have to see to believe.
There are so many great activities to be enjoyed out on and under the water at Crystal Cove State Park.
You can take a kayak or surfboard out or even go scuba diving.
The park’s website tracks tide levels, helping you make sure that your fun doesn’t take a bad turn.
If you prefer to stay closer to the shore, there are still all kinds of activities.
Some of the most fun things to do in Orange County can be found on dry land at Crystal Cove State Park.
You can go for a hike, bike ride, or even camp out.
Address: 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
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Crystal Cove State Park
8471 North Coast HighwayCrystal Cove State Park is another one of the county’s gems.
It’s several miles of beach and a couple hundred thousand acres of land.
It all adds up to something you have to see to believe.
There are so many great activities to be enjoyed out on and under the water at Crystal Cove State Park.
You can take a kayak or surfboard out or even go scuba diving.
The park’s website tracks tide levels, helping you make sure that your fun doesn’t take a bad turn.
If you prefer to stay closer to the shore, there are still all kinds of activities.
Some of the most fun things to do in Orange County can be found on dry land at Crystal Cove State Park.
You can go for a hike, bike ride, or even camp out.
Address: 8471 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Whoever first looked at a 20-foot wave and decided that they had to ride it was either brave, crazy, or both.
However, surfing is an integral part of California culture.
Salt Creek Beach Park is one of the best places in the state to catch waves.
The waves on this OC beach might be bigger than any you’ve ever seen.
Experienced surfers will find themselves enthralled by the chance to “hang ten” here.
If you’re not surfing-incline, you have fun doing things like swimming or boogie boarding.
Out of the water, you can catch some rays.
You can also have a picnic or have fun tossing a Frisbee around.
You just need to make sure you don’t aim the Frisbee too close to the water.
Address: 33333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
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Plaja Salt Creek
Ritz Cove DrWhoever first looked at a 20-foot wave and decided that they had to ride it was either brave, crazy, or both.
However, surfing is an integral part of California culture.
Salt Creek Beach Park is one of the best places in the state to catch waves.
The waves on this OC beach might be bigger than any you’ve ever seen.
Experienced surfers will find themselves enthralled by the chance to “hang ten” here.
If you’re not surfing-incline, you have fun doing things like swimming or boogie boarding.
Out of the water, you can catch some rays.
You can also have a picnic or have fun tossing a Frisbee around.
You just need to make sure you don’t aim the Frisbee too close to the water.
Address: 33333 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA 92629, USA
Knott’s Berry Farm is actually one of the best theme parks in the country.
Since its inception as an actual farm, it’s become a place for thrills and smiles.
A day spent at Knott’s Berry Farm is never a day wasted.
Some of the fun things to do at Knott’s Berry Farm include going on the various rides, such as the Timber Mountain Log Ride or the various rollercoasters, such as Silver Bullet and Xcelerator.
Even if you’re not into rides, you can still have a good time.
There’s a replica of a ghost town that you can tour.
There’s also a delicious grub to be found at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant.
You could come to Knott’s Berry Farm right when the gates open and still be there when night comes around.
That’s because of all the amazing attractions and how well designed they are.
Knott’s Berry Farm is sure to be a place you’ll want to come back to next time you come to California.
Address: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA
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Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdKnott’s Berry Farm is actually one of the best theme parks in the country.
Since its inception as an actual farm, it’s become a place for thrills and smiles.
A day spent at Knott’s Berry Farm is never a day wasted.
Some of the fun things to do at Knott’s Berry Farm include going on the various rides, such as the Timber Mountain Log Ride or the various rollercoasters, such as Silver Bullet and Xcelerator.
Even if you’re not into rides, you can still have a good time.
There’s a replica of a ghost town that you can tour.
There’s also a delicious grub to be found at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant.
You could come to Knott’s Berry Farm right when the gates open and still be there when night comes around.
That’s because of all the amazing attractions and how well designed they are.
Knott’s Berry Farm is sure to be a place you’ll want to come back to next time you come to California.
Address: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620, USA
Even if your not religious it's a lovely place to visit. Surrounding the Cathedral are life sized sculptures of religious themes and the whole site is quite tranquil. When you enter the Cathedral it's so bright inside, the ceiling is all constructed of glass and you can see the sky from inside. Give yourself about 1 hour to wonder around as there are lots of photo opportunities.
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Christ Cathedral
13280 Chapman AveEven if your not religious it's a lovely place to visit. Surrounding the Cathedral are life sized sculptures of religious themes and the whole site is quite tranquil. When you enter the Cathedral it's so bright inside, the ceiling is all constructed of glass and you can see the sky from inside. Give yourself about 1 hour to wonder around as there are lots of photo opportunities.
Gallery
Galleries at Laguna Beach include the Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art, Cove Gallery, and Kush Fine Art.
At these Orange County galleries, you’ll see works rendered in photographs, acrylics, and other mediums to provide the most resonant messages possible.
The artistic world is not separate from our natural world, and both must be preserved.
A weekend trip to the OC should include a stop at one of the Laguna art festivals.
You can’t pass up on a chance to see things like Laguna Art-a-Fair, Festival of Arts, or the Sawdust Art and Craft Festival.
Along with the art, there are also great activities, like workshops and events like live music to enjoy.
Address: 381 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA
Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art
611 South Coast HighwayGalleries at Laguna Beach include the Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art, Cove Gallery, and Kush Fine Art.
At these Orange County galleries, you’ll see works rendered in photographs, acrylics, and other mediums to provide the most resonant messages possible.
The artistic world is not separate from our natural world, and both must be preserved.
A weekend trip to the OC should include a stop at one of the Laguna art festivals.
You can’t pass up on a chance to see things like Laguna Art-a-Fair, Festival of Arts, or the Sawdust Art and Craft Festival.
Along with the art, there are also great activities, like workshops and events like live music to enjoy.
Address: 381 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, USA