50 Best Things to Do in ORANGE COUNTY California
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Orange County is this county that is in between Los Angeles and San Diego about right here on the map.
Disneyland's going to be on the list of the top 50, but I promise after the first three, we're going to get into 47 different things to do in Orange County that aren't Disneyland.
Huntington Beach is probably the most famous beach in Orange County. It is the undisputed epicenter of California's surfing culture.
Laguna Beach is a more bohemian and nature focused coastal experience.
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Welcome to your ultimate guide to Orange County, California! We're showing you 50 of the absolute BEST things to do in the OC, from the magic of Disneyland to the stunning shores of Laguna Beach. Get ready to discover incredible food, epic beaches, fun for the whole family, and hidden spots only locals know about. Your Southern California bucket list starts right here. ✅ You might enjoy watching more of my Orange County travel series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOVadUHX1B-LwDyQUXqJvXZJrPiSe1v5i ✅ Get up to 40% off hotels in Orange County by signing up here: https://yelloww.co/plannin TABLE OF CONTENTS: 0:00:00 Best Things to do in Orange County 0:01:24 1. Disneyland 0:01:50 2. Disney California Adventure (DCA) 0:02:30 3. Downtown Disney District 0:03:18 4. Knott’s Berry Farm 0:05:05 5. Cool Off at Knott's Soak City 0:06:30 6. Wild Rivers in Irvine 0:07:30 7. Discover Adventure City 0:08:53 8. Santa Ana Zoo 0:10:30 9. Visit the OC Zoo 0:11:55 10. Ride the Irvine Park Railroad 0:12:42 11. Zoomars Petting Zoo in San Juan Capistrano 0:14:14 12. Meet the Animals at Centennial Farm 0:15:46 13. Pick Strawberries at Tanaka Farms 0:17:23 14. Discovery Cube Santa Ana 0:21:55 15. Huntington Beach: Surf City USA 0:25:20 16. Newport Beach: Harbors and High Life 0:27:19 17. Walk Balboa Island 0:28:44 18. Ride the Balboa Island Ferry 0:30:48 19. Rent a Duffy Boat in the Harbor 0:32:00 20. Kayak the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve (The Back Bay) 0:36:13 21. Laguna Beach: Coves, Arts, and Tide Pools 0:38:47 22. Explore the Sea Caves and Tide Pools 0:39:48 23. Find the "Pirate Tower" at Victoria Beach 0:40:25 24. Hike to "Top of the World" 0:42:05 25. Get Creative at the Sawdust Art Festival 0:45:50 26. Dana Point: The Whale Capital 0:47:30 27. Hike the Dana Point Headlands 0:48:11 28. Stroll the Dana Point harbor.. Ferry to Catalina. 0:51:00 29. San Clemente: The Spanish Village by the Sea 0:52:21 30. Walk the San Clemente Beach Trail 0:52:52 31. Shop and Dine on Avenida Del Mar 0:53:22 32. Explore Mission San Juan Capistrano, the "Jewel of the Missions" 0:55:04 33. Stroll OC's Oldest Neighborhood in the Los Rios Historic District 0:55:50 34. Go Antique Shopping in Old Towne Orange 0:56:55 35. Visit the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum 0:57:46 36. Tour the Helena Modjeska Historic House and Gardens 0:59:42 37. See Little Saigon in Westminster/Garden Grove 1:00:40 38. See OCs biggest Korean Mall in Buena Park. The Source. 1:01:19 39. See World-Class Art at the Bowers Museum 1:01:57 40. Experience Modern Art at the Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) 1:02:27 41. Catch a Show at Segerstrom Center for the Arts 1:03:09 42. Indulge in Luxury at South Coast Plaza 1:05:20 43. Shop with Ocean Views at Fashion Island 1:06:25 44. Ride the Ferris Wheel at Irvine Spectrum Center 1:07:12 45. Anaheim Packing District 1:08:49 46. Rodeo 39 in Stanton 1:09:18 47. Mercado Gonzalez 1:09:32 48. Shop the Irvine Farmers Market 1:09:52 49. Crystal Cove State Park 1:10:20 50. OC Great Park 1:11:03 Answering Your Questions about Orange County 😀 WHEN'S THE NEXT LIVE STREAM? Sign-up for e-mail notifications of future scheduled live streams here: https://update.yellow-productions.com 🔔 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: chris@yellow-productions.com 😀 Yellow Productions Merchandise: https://shop.yellow-productions.com/