"Orange County’s scene is classic SoCal with a polished twist: golden beaches, surfer towns, upscale shopping, and palm-lined streets that seem built for cruising. It’s the kind of place where I can catch a wave, stroll an art festival, and toast with oceanfront cocktails—all in the same day."
I’ve got flip-flops on my feet, sunglasses perched high, and the Pacific sparkling in the distance—all wrapped in that easy-breezy Orange County glow. Who knew paradise could be this perfectly manicured?
I head to Laguna Beach for cliffside art galleries, tidepool walks, and panoramic ocean views. Over in Newport Beach, I bike the Balboa Peninsula. For family thrills, Disneyland in Anaheim never fails to dazzle, while Huntington Beach offers sandy volleyball courts, surf competitions, and classic pier vibes. And when I want a luxe retail escape, South Coast Plaza delivers world-class brands in a sunlit space.
Best Things to Do in Orange County:
Hike and Spot Wildlife at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Ride and Play at Adventure City
Catch a Game and Cheer for the Angels at Angel Stadium
Ride on the Ferris Wheel at Balboa Fun Zone
Explore Art and Culture at Bowers Museum
Explore the Tide Pools at Crystal Cove State Park
Have Hands-On Fun at Discovery Cube
Dive Into the Magic at Disney California Adventure
Experience Timeless Magic and Adventure at Disneyland
Surf, Picnic, and Relax by the Ocean at Doheny State Beach
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- • Hike and Spot Wildlife at Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
- • Ride and Play at Adventure City
- • Catch a Game and Cheer for the Angels at Angel Stadium
- • Ride on the Ferris Wheel at Balboa Fun Zone
- • Explore Art and Culture at Bowers Museum
- • Explore the Tide Pools at Crystal Cove State Park
- • Have Hands-On Fun at Discovery Cube
- • Dive Into the Magic at Disney California Adventure
- • Experience Timeless Magic and Adventure at Disneyland
- • Surf, Picnic, and Relax by the Ocean at Doheny State Beach