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Ranked #31 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Beautiful venue and very relaxing“ 03/27/2013
- ”Great little slice of SoCal beach hist...“ 02/26/2013
Category: Historic Sites
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Ranked #32 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Comfortable and interesting.“ 05/10/2013
- ”The perfect place to learn about west...“ 04/28/2013
Category: Art Museums
Laguna Art Museum is an American art museum with a special focus on California art. The Museum's goal is to promote awareness of how art and artists influenced American culture... more »
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Ranked #33 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Primo bird watching“ 05/18/2013
- ”"Huge" Quiet waters of Bolsa Chica Bir...“ 04/20/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
The best information regarding the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, one of the largest remaining wetlands preserves in Southern California, is available on the following websites for the... more »
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Ranked #34 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Nice Venue“ 05/19/2013
- ”Special events“ 05/17/2013
Category: Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
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Ranked #35 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”large screen, great for big openings“ 05/15/2013
- ”Comfortable and Fancy“ 04/08/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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Ranked #36 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Incredible“ 05/16/2013
- ”Fantastic in all three cities!“ 03/22/2013
Category: Dinner Theaters
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Ranked #37 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Beautiful!“ 05/14/2013
- ”Strolling, People Watching, Ocean Watc...“ 04/30/2013
Category: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks; Beaches
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Ranked #38 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Quiet“ 05/17/2013
- ”Hidden beauty“ 04/20/2013
Category: Gardens
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26 acres of beautiful gardens, the Fullerton Arboretum offers plant and produce sales four days a week, weekly cooking,...
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26 acres of beautiful gardens, the Fullerton Arboretum offers plant and produce sales four days a week, weekly cooking, fitness, and botany classes; and more!
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Ranked #39 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”great place to see conventions“ 05/17/2013
- ”NAMM“ 05/13/2013
Category: Convention Centers
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Ranked #40 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Don't overlook this“ 05/09/2013
- ”A small gem“ 04/11/2013
Category: Art Museums
The Irvine Museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of California art of the Impressionist Period.
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Ranked #41 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Lovely theatre“ 05/03/2013
- ”Place to find non-mainstream movies“ 04/08/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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Ranked #42 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Can be an ordeal...“ 05/21/2013
- ”Great Show“ 05/19/2013
Category: Dinner Theaters; Performances
Feast on a medieval banquet while knights joust and otherwise entertain you.
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Ranked #43 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Spirit of Dana Point Pyrate Sailing“ 04/08/2013
- ”Oceanography Experience Inside & Out“ 03/17/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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The Ocean Institute is open to visitors on weekends, 10 am - 3 pm. Enjoy hundreds of marine animals in aquaria, ocean-themed...
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The Ocean Institute is open to visitors on weekends, 10 am - 3 pm. Enjoy hundreds of marine animals in aquaria, ocean-themed exhibits and take a tour of a tall ship. Take a tall ship or marine mammal (whale watching) cruise.
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Ranked #44 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Wonderful Family Environment“ 05/20/2013
- ”yo ho yo ho“ 05/10/2013
Category: Dinner Theaters
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Ranked #45 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Nice place to chill out in the summer...“ 05/07/2013
- ”Fun for the Family“ 04/08/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #46 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”First time at UltraLuxe“ 05/07/2013
- ”The best movie theatre in the area“ 04/21/2013
Category: Movie Theaters
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Ranked #47 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Beautiful park, train , trails & paddl...“ 04/20/2013
- ”This is the place for train loving kid...“ 04/08/2013
Category: Parks
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Irvine Park Railroad is a premiere family destination centrally-located in Orange County, California. The one-third scale...
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Irvine Park Railroad is a premiere family destination centrally-located in Orange County, California. The one-third scale C.P. Huntington train takes both children and adults on a breathtaking ride through historic Irvine Regional Park. Attractions include paddle boat rentals, bike rentals and two, and full-service snack bars. Other park attractions include the Orange County Zoo and pony rides. Annual events: Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Train, Easter Eggstravaganza and Anniversary Celebration. Open daily at 10:00 am.
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Ranked #48 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”God was not with them this time“ 04/30/2013
- ”A Beautiful Campus“ 04/06/2013
Category: Religious Sites
Unique cathedral composed of 10,000 panes of glass forming a four-pointed star.
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Ranked #49 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Lots of open space“ 04/27/2013
- ”Ok but flat“ 04/22/2013
Category: State Parks; Canyons
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Ranked #50 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Expensive and boring“ 05/13/2013
- ”Great for little ones!“ 04/29/2013
Category: Children's Museums
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Ranked #51 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”A great place when your in a rush !“ 12/12/2012
- ”Don't forget it's a park too“ 12/03/2012
Category: Parks
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Ranked #52 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”quaint nice place for lunch.“ 05/19/2013
- ”Cute Shopping District and Restaurants“ 05/01/2013
Category: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
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Ranked #53 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Interesting“ 04/16/2013
- ”FUN!“ 04/11/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #54 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Fantastic Course“ 05/13/2013
- ”One of my favorite golf courses in So...“ 05/06/2013
Category: Golf Courses
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Ranked #55 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Great Little Museum“ 02/14/2013
- ”Worth a visit“ 01/24/2013
Category: Museums
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Lyon Air Museum (LAM) is a 30,000-sq.ft. facility based at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. Founded by Maj. Gen....
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Lyon Air Museum (LAM) is a 30,000-sq.ft. facility based at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif. Founded by Maj. Gen. William Lyon, USAF (Ret), the museum houses a fleet of superbly conditioned, operational and historically significant World War II-era aircraft and vehicles. Docent-led tours take visitors for a walk through history as they stroll among machines and artifacts that helped define the 20th century. Interactive educational exhibits intended to inspire viewers provide in-depth narratives about the history of each aircraft.
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Ranked #56 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”One of the best!“ 05/13/2013
- ”4.5 Stars!“ 04/20/2013
Category: State Parks; Beaches
Located adjacent to a popular campsite, this scenic beach provides a peaceful outdoor experience.
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Ranked #57 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”A Special Place in the middle of the...“ 05/07/2013
- ”Beautiful oasis of life in midst of su...“ 03/14/2013
Category: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Ranked #58 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”If you like sports collectibles this p...“ 04/29/2013
- ”Newport Sports Museum“ 08/12/2012
Category: Specialty Museums
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Museum that houses one of the world's largest and most comprehensive sports memorabilia collections. The Museum features...
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Museum that houses one of the world's largest and most comprehensive sports memorabilia collections. The Museum features balls and jerseys autographed and/or worn by baseball greats Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and more. Also on display are golf clubs and bags from five presidents, as well as authentic game-used jerseys and equipment worn by football, basketball and hockey greats . The Museum is open to the general public free of charge.
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Ranked #59 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”nothing extra“ 03/22/2013
- ”A day to relax“ 03/18/2013
Category: Beaches
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Ranked #60 of 178 attractions in Orange County
- ”Beautiful park“ 05/13/2013
- ”Great Sundown Observations“ 03/29/2013
Category: Parks
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