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25 Interesting Activities in Orange County to Do on a Budget

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25 Interesting Activities in Orange County to Do on a Budget

Introduction - Read this list of 25 interesting activities in Orange County and make the most out of your visit without spending...

 
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Go back-in-time when you visit the Old Courthouse Museum

Activity 1 - This intimate museum holds rare photographs and historical artifacts. You get the experience of a 1900's courthouse that has been...

 

Hike through Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve

Activity 2 - This Ecological Reserve near Huntington Beach is perfect for nature lovers! The conservancy of Huntington Beach is a volunteer-based nonprofit...

 

Drive the Pacific Coast Highway

Activity 3 - The Pacific Coast Highway is called the PCH by locals. This is ranked the most scenic drive in the United...

 

Go see starfish in tide pools at Dana Point

Activity 4 - Cali hosts some of the most unique wildlife; visiting the beaches at low tide to see the tide pools is...

 
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Walk around Orange County Great Park

Activity 5 - Technically in Irving, California, The Orange County Great Park is a modern park that often has walk-through art installments. This...

 

Take the challenge to visit Thousand Steps Beach

Activity 6 - If you have come to California hoping for more space, this is the beach for you! This beach is for...

 

Go fishing on the pier

Activity 7 - To finish off this list, you will be excited to learn that there are FREE days to enjoy the calming...

 

Surf the waves at Huntington Beach

Activity 8 - Huntington Beach is known as Surf City. Not only does it have world-class surfing, but it also has some of...

 

Get sandy at Crystal Cove State Beach

Activity 9 - Crystal Cove State Park has vast open spaces and is full of natural seashores. This park can be challenging to...

 

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