OC Guidebook
Amusement Park
Disneyland Park
1313 Disneyland DrShort drive to Disneyland!
Tired of Disneyland? Try Knotts! They have seasonal events such as boysenberry festival and Halloween Haunt
1145 locals recommend
Knott’S Berry Farm
8039 Beach BlvdTired of Disneyland? Try Knotts! They have seasonal events such as boysenberry festival and Halloween Haunt
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Southern California
12681 Harbor BlvdIndoor water park
Knott's Soak City U.S.A.
8200 Beach BlvdWater park
Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park
1801 E Chestnut AveGreat time with the kiddos at this local zoo
Discovery Cube Orange County
2500 N Main StGreat place for kids and adults to play and learn.
Visit the fair in the summer. Check out its website for other seasonal events and conventions.
52 locals recommend
OC Fair & Event Center
88 Fair DrVisit the fair in the summer. Check out its website for other seasonal events and conventions.
Beaches
Surf, walk the pier and boardwalk, eat, drink, play volleyball, have a bonfire, explore Downtown Main Street
638 locals recommend
Huntington Beach
Surf, walk the pier and boardwalk, eat, drink, play volleyball, have a bonfire, explore Downtown Main Street
Surf, eat, drink, sunbathe, Balboa Island, kayak, standup paddleboard
198 locals recommend
Newport Beach Pier
1 Newport PierSurf, eat, drink, sunbathe, Balboa Island, kayak, standup paddleboard
Dana Point
Longboard surfing, tide pools are fun for kids and adults!
Sunset Beach
17281 Pacific Coast HwyLocal beach, free parking, smaller surf, good showers and bathrooms
Pay to enter. Good parking, volleyball, bonfires, surfing, surf lessons, sunbathing, biking, running
84 locals recommend
Bolsa Chica State Beach
Pacific Coast HwyPay to enter. Good parking, volleyball, bonfires, surfing, surf lessons, sunbathing, biking, running
Seal Beach
Biking, running, surfing, picnics, local shops and eateries
Laguna Beach
Walk the boardwalk, check out the shops, grab a bite.
Event Center
Angel Stadium of Anaheim
2000 E Gene Autry WayBaseball
Honda Center
2695 E Katella AveDucks, Sporting events, concerts
Downtown Areas
Checkout the restaurants, bars, and shops in these downtowns
Historic Downtown Santa Ana. Start at 4th Street Market and explore the restaurants, bars, and shops
Downtown
Historic Downtown Santa Ana. Start at 4th Street Market and explore the restaurants, bars, and shops
The Orange Circle in the city of Orange has great restaurants, bars, antique shops.
21 locals recommend
Orange
The Orange Circle in the city of Orange has great restaurants, bars, antique shops.
Downtown Huntington Beach on Main Street. Lots of restaurants, bars, and shops. Live music, farmer's market.
638 locals recommend
Huntington Beach
Downtown Huntington Beach on Main Street. Lots of restaurants, bars, and shops. Live music, farmer's market.
Food scene
Little Saigon
Explore authentic Vietnamese cuisine and culture!
Pacific City
21010 Pacific Coast HwyGood vibes, great views and food!
Anaheim Packing District
440 S Anaheim BlvdFun breweries and good food!
Foodie hot spot for Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine, drinks, and desserts
63 locals recommend
Diamond Jamboree
2700-2750 Alton PkwyFoodie hot spot for Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine, drinks, and desserts
Shopping
South Coast Plaza
3333 Bristol StLargest shopping mall in OC!
Newport Center/Fashion Island
401 Newport Center DrHigh-end shopping, great food.
Irvine Spectrum Center
Mall, restaurants, theater
The Outlets at Orange
20 City Blvd WOutlet shopping, restaurants, bowling, theater
Bella Terra
Bella TerraRestaurants, Theater, Shopping
On Saturday and Sunday morning to afternoon, Golden West College holds one of the largest swap meets around. Use your bargaining skills to find hidden gems and cheap goods.
9 locals recommend
Golden West College
15744 Goldenwest StOn Saturday and Sunday morning to afternoon, Golden West College holds one of the largest swap meets around. Use your bargaining skills to find hidden gems and cheap goods.