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1. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Adventure City ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Angels Baseball

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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4. Balboa Fun Zone

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5. Bowers Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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6. Crystal Cove State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Discovery Cube Orange County

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8. Disney California Adventure

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9. Disneyland

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10. Doheny State Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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11. Downtown Disney

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12. Fullerton Arboretum

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Knott’s Berry Farm

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. Knott’s Soak City

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15. Mission San Juan Capistrano

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16. Orange County Great Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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17. Orange County Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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18. Pretend City Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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19. Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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20. Salt Creek Beach Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Sherman Library and Gardens

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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22. The Ranch Anaheim

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23. The Wedge

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24. Star Tours

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Orange County is one of the most iconic counties in the United States, in huge part thanks to its gorgeous beaches, trails, upscale communities, and countless mentions in the film and television industry. Orange County has everything necessary for a great holiday or weekend trip. Museums, restaurants, and shopping malls offer something for everyone, and of course the sunny weather of Southern California is a major draw.

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