Hidden Gems of Orange County, California

From its citric heritage to its theme parks and beautiful beaches, Orange County, California is a fascinating place with a lot to offer. In Part 1 of my Hidden Gems series, I highlight 5 places that make Orange County truly unique. I’ve provided a list below with location information:

1) California Scenario aka “the Noguchi Garden.” Costa Mesa, CA

2) Irvine Ranch Historic Park. Irvine, CA

3) The Pirate Tower. Laguna Beach, CA

4) The Dana Point Arches. Dana Point, CA

5) Lyon Air Museum. Santa Ana, CA

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[C_Wheeler]

i am so glad i found you guys, you're videos are amazing

[birjisaslam]

Pirate tower seems very artistic with all water around it giving a peaceful look

[bobfmirvine]

Heisler Park in Laguna Beach, a must see!

[shiny]

Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach. Admission is free! Not many people know about it though. It's like a botanical garden with only California Native species from around the state. They have a various ecosystems like the desert, redwood forest, etc. Things you wouldn't expect in newport. Also, in the spring they have a butterfly house.

[leightongarner]

This is great. I lived in Orange County all my life and have been to most of these places. A couple I did not know about. Now I live thousands of miles away. Made me a little homesick.

[viajesseguros]

I just visited Newport Beach but I know Costa Mesa is next town over . It is very beautiful there . The weather was hands down the best

[bobbender]

This was an excellent video. I only wish it were longer!!!

[pjbutton]

Also crescent beach and moss point in Laguna are definitely some of my favorite places

[samanthagaulden]

I so miss my home in the OC. Pirates Cove has always been my fave hideaway since I was 4. ❤️🏖

[michelleolivier]

Love the video! Bring back more sass like the salton sea 😍

[jenthehermit]

The Noguchi Garden is quite small, but definitely a neat place to visit.

[victorcontreras]

Nice! I'm in Texas but grew up in O.C. I lived in Huntington Beach all my time there. Our family are pioneers of HB and Grandpa having farmed there as early as 1910 and in the Segerstrom area also. What memories!

[sherreefrager]

Another amazing video! So much to see out there! Keep up the good work.

[whatsupdate]

Awesome video, I’ve been here 3 years and didn’t know any of these. Thanks!

[crazyeddie]

I never knew about this in OC. I surely love to see soon. Thank You

[Piercen_Buckley]

Holy Jim canyon/trails is pretty neat. Also can’t forget Cooks Corner and Roses Cantina

[paredg]

Great video. Lived in OC since 79.... 👍👍👍

[ComeWithMe]

Love it! The redwoods in carbon canyon are also worth to mention!

[JohnAranita]

Some of the gems of Orange County of California are The Crab Cooker, clam hunting, and the Grunion run.

[askandrew]

Great quality video!! Keep up the good work :-)