Orange County and Catalina Island
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1. Aquarium of the Pacific
Zoo/AquariumSea lions, zebra sharks, and penguins, oh my!—this aquarium focuses on creatures of the Pacific Ocean and is home to more than 11,000 animals...Read More
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2. Casino
Building/Architectural SiteThis circular white structure is one of the finest examples of art deco architecture anywhere. Its Spanish-inspired floors and murals gleam...Read More
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3. Crystal Cove State Park
Park (National/State/Provincial)Midway between Corona del Mar and Laguna, Crystal Cove State Park is a favorite of local beachgoers and wilderness trekkers. It encompasses...Read More
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4. Disney California Adventure
Amusement Park/Water ParkThe sprawling Disney California Adventure, adjacent to Disneyland (their entrances face each other), pays tribute to the Golden State with seven...Read More
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5. Disneyland
Amusement Park/Water ParkAn imaginative original, Disneyland was an unproven concept when it opened in 1955. But Walt Disney himself could never have predicted the park...Read More
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6. Fashion Island
Store/Shop/MallShake the sand out of your shoes to head inland to the ritzy Fashion Island outdoor mall, a cluster of arcades and courtyards complete with...Read More
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7. Main Beach Park
Beach–SightA stocky 1920s lifeguard tower marks Main Beach Park, where a wooden boardwalk separates the sand from a strip of lawn. Walk along this soft...Read More
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8. Mission San Juan Capistrano
Religious Building/Site/ShrineFounded in 1776 by Father Junípero Serra (consecrated as St. Serra), Mission San Juan Capistrano was one of two Roman Catholic outposts between...Read More
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9. 1,000 Steps Beach
Beach–SightOff South Coast Highway at 9th Street, 1,000 Steps Beach is a hard-to-find spot tucked away in a neighborhood with great waves and hard-packed...Read More
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10. Baby Beach
Beach–SightInside Dana Point Harbor, on its west end in Dana Cove Park, Baby Beach is very popular with families. It's close to a large parking lot and...Read More
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11. Balboa Island
Neighborhood/StreetThis sliver of terra firma in Newport Harbor boasts quaint streets tightly packed with impossibly charming multimillion-dollar cottages. The...Read More
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12. Balboa Peninsula
Beach–SightNewport's best beaches are on Balboa Peninsula, where many jetties pave the way to ideal swimming areas. The most intense spot for bodysurfing...Read More
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13. Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve
Nature Preserve/Wildlife RefugeWildlife lovers and bird-watchers flock to Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, which has a 1,445-acre salt marsh where 302 bird species—including...Read More
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14. Bolsa Chica State Beach
Beach–SightIn the northern section of the city, Bolsa Chica State Beach is usually less crowded than its southern neighbors. The sand is somewhat gritty...Read More
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15. Casino Point Dive Park
Beach–SightIn front of the Casino are the crystal-clear waters of the Casino Point Dive Park, a protected marine preserve where moray eels, bat rays, spiny...Read More
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16. Catalina Island Museum
Museum/GalleryThe exterior of the Catalina Island Museum is a nod to Catalina Island's developer William Wrigley Jr.—it's modeled after Wrigley Field in Chicago...Read More
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17. Corona del Mar State Beach
Corona del Mar | Beach–SightThis beach is actually made up of two beaches, Little Corona and Big Corona, separated by a cliff. Both have soft, golden-hue sand. Facilities...Read More
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18. Crystal Cove Promenade
Store/Shop/MallAdding to Orange County's overwhelming supply of high-end shopping and dining is Crystal Cove Promenade, which might be described as the toniest...Read More
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19. Dana Point Harbor
Marina/Pier/DockThis harbor was first described more than 100 years ago by its namesake, Richard Henry Dana, in his book Two Years Before the Mast. At the...Read More
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20. Discovery Cube's Ocean Quest
Museum/GalleryThis family-friendly destination has exhibits on the history of the harbor, ocean explorers, and scientific aspects of the Pacific Ocean. Other...Read More
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