48 Best Places to Go in Orange County, California for Fun Activities

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48 Best Places to Go in Orange County, California for Fun Activities

Introduction - Orange County is famous for its beautiful sandy beaches and fantastic weather. Here are the 48 best places to go... See all Places to Go

Go on a day trip to Los Angeles

Place To Go 1 - Taking a day trip to Los Angeles is highly recommended, with the iconic destination found just an hour away from... See all Places to Go

Go on a Dana Point Harbor dolphin watching tour

Place To Go 2 - For marine life enthusiasts, one of the best things to do in Orange County is going on a dolphin-watching tour... See all Places to Go

Follow the San Clemente Coastal Trail

Place To Go 3 - The San Clemente Coastal Trail spans 2.3 miles along the California coast. It runs from North Beach to Calafia Beach... See all Places to Go

Ride roller coasters at Knott's Berry Farm Theme Park

topphoto/Depositphotos.com Place To Go 4 - A great Orange County activity is spending the day at Knott's Berry Farm. This exciting amusement park covers 57 acres... See all Places to Go

Watch the sunset at San Clemente Pier City Beach

Place To Go 5 - Another of the cool things to do in Orange County is heading to the San Clemente Pier City Beach to... See all Places to Go

Explore Balboa Island

Place To Go 6 - Balboa Island is found in trendy Newport Beach, California. This bustling human-made island has independent shops, outstanding restaurants, and stunning... See all Places to Go

Admire the coastline at Crystal Cove State Park

Place To Go 7 - Beautiful Crystal Cove State Park is a coastal park that runs along 3.2 miles of the Pacific coastline. At the... See all Places to Go

Discover the pretty Laguna Beach Tide Pools

Place To Go 8 - Laguna Beach features multiple beaches with fascinating tide pools, including Treasure Island Beach and Diver's Cove. When in the area... See all Places to Go

Visit Channel Islands National Park

Place To Go 9 - Channel Islands National Park is an island chain off the Southern California coast, featuring five islands: Anacapa Island, San Miguel... See all Places to Go

Drive to Pasadena

Place To Go 10 - Pasadena is a charming destination that's just an hour away from Orange County. Taking a mini road trip here has... See all Places to Go

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