One of the many amazing things about living in Southern California has to be the weather. The summers are long, warm, arid, and clear and the winters are short, cool, and partly cloudy. It is this mild, welcoming, and lovely weather that makes Orange County a great place for a stroll. But where to stroll …
Located along the Newport Coast between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, California, Crystal Cove State Beach and State Park offers pristine beaches, protected marine conservation areas, and expansive wilderness areas. Highlights of Crystal Cove include the three main beach access points, the historic beach cottages, the 1100+ acre underwater park for snorkeling and scuba diving, …
Laguna Coast Wilderness Park is a glimpse into California’s native landscape as it has existed for thousands of years. The park is a lovely 7,000 acres of oak and sycamore woodlands sprinkled between native and endangered Coastal Sage Scrub and rocky bluffs overlooking the ocean. As part of the South Coast Wilderness area, comprised of …
From its humble beginnings as an agricultural community to its stronghold on retail, Costa Mesa is a must see while in Orange County. Incorporated in 1953, Costa Mesa was originally a Spanish settlement that grew exponentially during World War II and has become a great destination for locals and tourists. Costa Mesa, which is named …
Location: Ocean Avenue and Main Street Seal Beach, CA 90740Hours: 6am-10pm Tucked between Long Beach and Huntington Harbour sits the westernmost Orange County beach, Seal Beach. Seal Beach was previously known as Anaheim Landing and Bay City. Renamed and incorporated in 1915, Seal Beach’s history goes beyond the small, hardworking sleepy beach town we know …