Must-see attractions in Coastal Orange County

  • Inspiration Point

    Newport Beach

    One of the OC's most beautiful views of surf, sand, sea and sky, overlooking the curve of the bay.

  • Zoomars Petting Zoo

    Coastal Orange County

    This Old West–style park lets little ones get up close and personal with llamas, cows, pigs, chickens, and lots of bunnies and guinea pigs. There's a…

  • Main Beach

    Newport Beach

    This half-mile-long beach lies at the foot of rocky cliffs and offers restrooms, fire rings (arrive early to snag one) and volleyball courts.

  • Balboa Pavilion

    Newport Beach

    Nearby the Balboa Fun Zone, the landmark 1906 Balboa Pavilion is beautifully illuminated at night. You can get boat rentals and catch ferries to Catalina…

  • O’Neill Museum

    Coastal Orange County

    Operated by the San Juan Capistrano Historical Society, this board-and-batten construction cottage in the Los Rios Historic District shows off 1880s-era…

  • Surfers' Hall of Fame

    Huntington Beach

    To date, some 65 surfing legends have left their hand- and footprints in the concrete of this sidewalk, styled after Grauman's Chinese Theatre in…

  • Shipley Nature Center

    Huntington Beach

    On 18 acres, away from the beach, this nature center offers kid-friendly exhibits on conservation efforts and a self-guided wetlands nature trail.

  • Mothers Beach

    Newport Beach

    This calm beach, known as Mothers Beach for its kid-friendly currents, has a lifeguard, restrooms and a shower.

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