Newport Beach is known for its beaches and its large harbor. The Newport Beach boundaries also encompass Balboa Island and Fun Zone, and Corona Del Mar. Modern Newport Beach was opened to commerce in 1870 when Captain Samuel S. Dunnells sailed into the bay in search of new port facilities. Dunnells developed Newport Landing and …
Irvine’s development is attributed mostly to James Irvine I, who acquired 110,000 acres by purchasing his partner’s land rights in the 1860s. For many years, Irvine was mostly devoted to crops and sheep ranching. When James Irvine, Jr. took over, he shifted to mostly field crops, olives, and citrus orchards. When UC Irvine began development …
Orange County, California has five major piers. All five were originally built in the early 1900s and have undergone major renovations and rebuilds. A walk on the pier is a popular pastime for many Orange County residents and visitors from all over the world may recognize some of these iconic structures, especially Huntington Beach Pier …
Orange County Great Park is one of the newest, most extensive, and appealing park developments the county has seen in decades. With features and amenities to accommodate a variety of interests, the Great Park has something for every one, from play areas for toddlers to championship soccer fields, to the Farm + Food Lab where …
The hill-lined city of Irvine includes plenty of interesting locations for outdoor adventures, recreation, and shopping. In a total of 65 square miles, the city contains a renowned university and a thriving college town area, along with many upscale housing communities. More than a third of the city’s area is designated as a park, natural …