Beaches, mountains, theme parks, and everything in between — your guide to the best things to do across OC.
From championship coastal courses to trails, tennis, and everything active in between, OC rewards getting outside and moving.
Two Tom Fazio-designed courses along dramatic coastal bluffs, with a clubhouse overlooking the Pacific.
Secluded canyon course in Irvine built around a reservoir.
Well-conditioned daily-fee course with lakes and mature landscaping.
County fairs, seasonal festivals, and one-off events that bring the whole community together.
A summer-long open-air spectacle where actors recreate famous artworks as living pictures, paired with the adjacent Festival of Arts fine art show.
Southern California's summer tradition with carnival rides, live music at Pacific Amphitheatre, exhibits, and classic fair food, running July into August.
Hands-on museums, play spaces, and family-friendly outings built for the youngest explorers.
A scenic 1/3-scale train ride through Irvine Regional Park, steps from the OC Zoo, paddle boats, and pony rides.
Over 100 hands-on science exhibits spanning space, dinosaurs, and ocean life, plus a rocket lab and quake zone.
Hands-on interactive city built for kids, with pretend-play stations from a market to a fire station.
Historic missions, contemporary galleries, and museums spanning centuries of California history and creativity.
Santa Ana museum of art and cultural artefacts, known for touring international exhibitions and its California and Pacific Rim collections.
Tustin collection of exotic, racing and classic cars, operated as a charitable foundation.
Bowling, arcades, live music, and lounges for whenever the fun needs to move indoors.
A historic nightlife district led by The Copper Door, Mission Control, Native Son, The Frida Cinema, and rooftop cocktails at Perla.
Nightlife featuring House of Blues Anaheim, Rumba Room Live, Bowlmor, and nearby late-night dining just steps from Disneyland.
Costa Mesa’s nightlife hub featuring TIME Nightclub, Sevilla Nightclub, La Vida Cantina, Yard House, Tavern+Bowl, and Starlight Cinemas.
Open-air centers and destination malls covering everything from flagship luxury to everyday favorites.
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Miles of coastline, working farms, botanical gardens, and preserved wild spaces — the county's outdoor side in one place.
Miles of undeveloped coastline, tide pools, and historic beach cottages along scenic bluffs.
Wide sandy beach surrounding the iconic Huntington Beach Pier, the heart of Surf City USA.
A working family farm offering farm tours, a seasonal pumpkin patch, and u-pick produce in the heart of Irvine.
Market halls, oceanfront dining, and everything in between for every kind of appetite.
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Roller coasters, water slides, and classic theme park fun for every age.
America's first theme park, known for its thrill rides, Ghost Town, and Boysenberry treats.
A year-round indoor water park resort with slides, pools, splash areas, family attractions, dining, and on-site lodging.
Orange County water park featuring slides, tube rides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and play areas for younger guests.
Fairs, festivals, parades and seasonal traditions across Orange County.
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